First King. Loved It.!!!!
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My FIRST King book!! I never thought I would like this genre,or Stephen King's type of stories. Although I may have gotten a bit of beginner's luck with this particular book. Either way,I WILL be reading King again,to find out. As far as this book:I thoroughly enjoyed it. Read it for hours at a time. It reminded me of The Twilight Zone,(very much).Like I said,gonna find out if it was just a lucky choice when I read another King book. Until then,this one was GREAT.!!!!
1113827
Loved this book. I just read the shining and doctor sleep back to back. Could not have asked for a better read. I highly recommend it. King really went all out for this book.
2794091
1st in the series.... do read it in order.... I loved it and will read the series again!!!
3172558
I anticipated this one a great deal.  I loved the first one and had extremely high hopes that the sequel would live up to the build up.  I was so pleased to have it be exactly that!

Jaron really captured my heart.  I believe his desire to rule his people is true.  The problem lies in the fact that he is head strong.  His regents aren't use to having a king that might actually rule for the good of the people.  They want a docile king so that they can continue to enjoy the kickbacks that come their way.  However, I knew that Jaron would not sit back and let his country be taken from him.

What I did not expect were the lengths he would go to ensure the safety of his kingdom.  He's able to cross his countries borders and integrate into the very group that could do some of the worst damage.  He has to prove himself over and over again.  His wiliness to go through some of most excruciating circumstances becomes the stuff of legends.  In the end, he earns back the person he wants most to lead his army.  What remains to be seen is who will at his side to rule as Queen.

I think one of things that makes this series so enjoyable is the dialogue.  Nielsen has a way with words that make the characters seem alive and real.  The story may be fantasy, but it rings true.  I can't wait to read the next in the series!
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This was my first Stephen King novel that I read and it blew me away.  I fell in love with the story, the characters and the ending was one of my favorites of all time.  Since reading 11/22/63 I have gone on to read more King novels including Under the Dome and The Stand and I have to say that I am becoming a very big King fan.  I can't wait to see what he does next.
907246
I really liked both of the books Cold King and now Fire King :). I know there were grammar errors, but personally that doesn't bother me if the story is good. The kingdom she is building is fascinating. I hope she will continue with the other girls stories, and build upon this wonderful kingdom.
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I simply LOVED this book.  One of King's best.  Right up there with The Stand, and IT.  I read it in eBook format, and recomended it to EVERYONE.  This copy, I bought for on of my digitaly challenged friend.  He, btw, is loving it too.
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I was given this book 1066 What Fates Impose by the author and once I read it I am thrilled to give you my honest review.

I have always been fascinated by the history around 1066, a date that has been talked about in many history classes in most schools. In my mind 1066 meant William the Conqueror, but once I read this book I have realized there is so much more that surrounds this historical date. King Edward on the throne of England..and England in a turmoil....is the start of this story. Much happens when King Edward has no heir and the throne of England is under threat from within the country and from abroad. Godwin, Earl of Wessex and his family come to life in this book.  They are so lifelike that you feel like you are right there, watching what is unfolding right before your eyes.

This book covers these events and helps me to understand a bit more about this time. G K Holloway writes a well researched book, a story filled with history in a way that keeps your riveted to the book and I found it one that I did not want to put down.  One of the best parts of this book is that it has given me an interest in the events that occurred in this book. To me that is a bonus from reading this book. I love to read about history but in a setting of a story....not dry facts from a history book.

I definitely give this book 5*****'s and highly recommend it to anyone that loves history and the time around 1066.
2999708
I never knew about this king, let alone this story surrounding him. I was entranced with the plot and characters, and the plot twist is INCREDIBLE!! I highly recommend this novel to anyone who loves this time period as much as I.
2580229
Time travel has always been my obsession. King did an amazing job. Amazing story, loved the ending. May read it again.
872394
I have another favorite author... I have so many and have now added another.  I loved reading this book.  The trials and I have to admit, I'd have been afraid, to live as women did in those days... marrying so young and to people in another country to someone you don't know, in many cases even your father didn't know - all because a king decided you Would, not should but Would!  The circumstances sometimes to vile and abusive and they had no recourse but to try and survive.  Arbella got lucky when Magnus grabbed her to carry to to safety but also decided, he wanted to keep her and to keep her safe, he needed to marry her.  Wow, then the fun begins...  :)
Great story
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I was FINALLY able to get to read this series and this first book was AMAZING!!! How their love was always there and how they finally came back to find each other again! AND, the support of the family throughout the whole thing...Just beautiful!!

Grandpa J...absolutely wonderful man...wish I had someone like him!!!!
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I went throught the whole trilogy of this one while waiting for Book 8 of wheel of time, and let me tell you, after reading this trilogy, I didn't care much how long Jordan would take to get to book 8. This piece by the duo really got me into fantasy, yeah before this it was only Narnia n The Dragon Reborn, Tolkien was later, but honestly Tolkien made me ZZZzzZZZZ most of the time until I watched the movie recently( to much landscaping in my opnion of ze book ) Anyways The Death Gate Cycle was new to me, runes, and I mean serious runes. The construct of every detail was very original in my opinion, with the laws of the four worlds, its people, their mentality, the scenarios, the plots, the evrything... and how two characters with a past survived it all only to realise that it was all a mistake their own kind created out of misuse of power, and at the same time not playing their part as... demigods? this book is trully about responsibilities of power and thingking beyond the veil of the past. It was fun going through the whole series and witnessing how the two main characters evolved... yup I consider Hugh The Hand was another plus only to bridge the plots properly. You'll see how easily he evolved to that point in the final book. Basically if you're into those intriguing "...whats happens next.. ?" thingy and having your heart beat at differant rates during the read, then this is a good catalyst. I could understand why some would not understand the certain why's you might find from the reviews before this, but to highlight properly the reason... The duo expects you to experiance the situation... "what would u do if u were in the labirynth.. ?" huhuhu, I doubt if u don't piss in your pants just thingking of its consequances. Trully a great one for simple me, and glad the series is finally over coz I could read from 1-7 without a pause. Recommended for first timers who enjoy fantasy, but for those who consider Tolkien as the bible or the masterpiece beyond anything else... ermmm... like i said, this is just that extra cookie you're tempted to try but unfortunately said to yourself... " I'ld prefer the apple pie" ... heheh never know till you try, and I haven't regretted not choosing the apple pie. After that, I ate all sort of cakes and enjoyed em' all. The good side of not being to attached to one menu ;-) hihihi
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Roland you really did a fantastic job on this book from start to finish. I loved the surprises that lurked around every corner. Especially the Tears For Fears comment. At first I thought Solomon was aka: Roland but, the more I read, the more I realized that Solomon was his own person. Solomon seemed to be the type of person who loved family and his extended family. I was a bit concerned about Consuelo's in the beginning because of the way she was acting towards Solomon. Wanting to give him shoulder rubs and feet rubs. Then when she revealed she slept with Solomon, I was floored. (jaw really did drop here.) So that was my first surprise in the book. The girl was overly obsessed with Solomon from his early years.
My other favorite part was when Samantha came into the picture. Solomon went from being sad over his wife leaving him to being happy for someone new who came into his life. Someone who also needed healing over the loss of a loved one but, her's was in a different way. So this to me was heartwarming on so many levels. ( Bare with me I am not that great on reviews) :)
The only thing I had a small issue with was the ending, It felt rushed a little. But, everything fit very well with the conclusion of the story. Everything was very detailed and I love that part about a story. It makes you feel like you are in that story. I am the type of person who will get lost in a book if it is good. This was good!!! Hope that you will considered writing a new book. Would love to read the one you stopped writing for this one. :)
Have a great evening.
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After having not read a King book for several years I decided to give this one a try.  It is well written and full of wonderful twist and surprises.  You won't be disapointed.
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Can't wait for all the kings books to arrive! You rock Heather!!! Keep up the good work!!! #canIhaveAking2
Good Luck!
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I have long been a fan of Stephen King. I've read his greatest, great, and not so great offerings. I was completely drawn into this novel from the first page. I am always amazed at the way King crafts his novels and I wasn't disappointed here. He managed to tie up all the loose ends to my reading and reasoning satisfaction. I laughed, I cried and I was truly sorry to have the story come to an end. I think this will be a book that I re-visit from time to time for the sheer pleasure of the trip into the past.