The dwarves by markus heitz7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() Tungdil had long wanted to meet his fellow dwarves - although accepted and integrated into the human world, he felt a natural curiosity to meet his own kind - especially the female variety! His relationships with the human cast are simultaneously touching and amusing - he has a close bond with one of the kitchen workers and her children, is teased by some of the apprentices, but handles all with good humour and compassion. Following the adventures of Tungdil, (a wonderful creation, who will no doubt join the ranks of his illustrious forebears, such as Bilbo Baggins,) we are immediately immersed in action and intrigue. ![]() It's a long read, standing at just over 700 pages, and is one of a quartet, so this opening book in many ways simply sets the scene, and I assume we have much more excitement to follow in subsequent books. ![]() Translated from the original German by Sally-Ann Spencer, this novel is a fabulous addition to the fantasy genre. Plucked from obscurity and anonymity, he is sent on a quest to find his fellow dwarves, delivering messages en route: naturally, adventure will follow him, and perhaps he is even the long lost heir to the dwarves' throne - time will tell! He finds that his peaceful life is about to change dramatically. The charismatic dwarf, Tungdil, abandoned at birth, and brought up in the land of long-uns (humans), was raised and apprenticed to a magus. Summary: A long book and the first of a quartet but this is fantasy writing at its best and a fabulous addition to the genre. ![]()
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