Cormyr: A Novel
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| Authors | Ed Greenwood Jeff Grubb |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | The Cormyr Saga |
| Genre | Fantasy novel |
| Published | 1996 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover and Paperback) |
Cormyr: A Novel is a fantasy novel by Ed Greenwood and Jeff Grubb, set in the world of the Forgotten Realms, and based on the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. It is the first novel published in "The Cormyr Saga". It was published in hardcover in July 1996 ISBN 978-0-7869-0503-4, and in paperback in April 1998 ISBN 978-0-7869-0710-6.
Plot summary
[edit]Cormyr is a novel in which a conspiracy in the court of Cormyr is told in a series of stories which take place from the days of the founding of the kingdom, throughout its history up to the time of the main story.[1]
Reception
[edit]Gideon Kibblewhite reviewed Cormyr: A Novel for Arcane magazine, rating it a 7 out of 10 overall.[1] He comments that "At the heart of this novel is an ordinary but affable tale of a conspiracy in the court of Cormyr. [...] We are told of the growth of an encampment of men in a forest glade into a nation; we are told of the village leaders from whom spring a line of kings. Then there is the myth of the forest itself - the abode, in turn, of dragons, elves and men. The myth of the dragon - a potent symbol at TSR - pervades all of Cormyr's proud past."[1] He continues by saying "The chapters which tell of these deeds of long ago succeed far more than most game tie-in novels, in that they add not just flesh and structure to a campaign setting, but a sense of warmth towards the place, as well. The words of Tolkien and Leiber, for example, transport you to a magical world, while it is more difficult for a book based on a game to do so. Cormyr manages it, though, with much aplomb, making this a valuable aid to those who might wish to adventure in such a land. For here you not only have a location, but a whole history."[1] Kibblewhite concludes his review by saying, "It's all told at great speed, flicking from age to age like a book of short stories with a common thread. As such, it works really well, Sure, it's sometimes pretty cheesy fare, but what did you expect - Dickens?"[1]
Reviews
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Kibblewhite, Gideon (November 1996). "The Great Library". Arcane (12). Future Publishing: 82.
- ^ "Kliatt 1998-09: Vol 32 Iss 5". Kliatt Paperback Book Guide. September 1998.
- ^ "Science Fiction Chronicle July-August 1998: Vol 19 Iss 9-10". DNA Publications. July 1998.