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The World of Pangea: Path of the Warrior
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Set against an extensive mythological backdrop, Path of The Warrior begins as a coming of age story and quickly explodes into an epic conflict between light and darkness. This first novel in the Pangea trilogy promises to take you beyond this earthly realm and into another where mortals and immortals struggle for the fate of their world.
FROM THE BACK COVER:
What Can One Man Do Against The Gods?
"Where the sacred rivers meet, Beneath the shelter of the Keeper of all things. There lies the hall of the beginning, The ruler of the world before the Kings.”
Pangea is shaken. The past has become the present. Ancient myth has awakened, and legends walk amongst the living. Idris has always known the path of the warrior was his to choose. Now, as war strikes at the heart of Pangea, he must wrestle as a mortal thrust into the wars of immortals. It will take more than his training to face the chaos as darkness strikes deep into the life of his people, and Idris’s own inner demons threaten to destroy him before the battle even truly begins.
Set against an extensive mythological backdrop, Path of The Warrior begins as a coming of age story and quickly explodes into an epic conflict between light and darkness. This first novel in the Pangea trilogy promises to take you beyond this earthly realm and into another where mortals and immortals struggle for the fate of their world.
FROM THE BACK COVER:
What Can One Man Do Against The Gods?
"Where the sacred rivers meet, Beneath the shelter of the Keeper of all things. There lies the hall of the beginning, The ruler of the world before the Kings.”
Pangea is shaken. The past has become the present. Ancient myth has awakened, and legends walk amongst the living. Idris has always known the path of the warrior was his to choose. Now, as war strikes at the heart of Pangea, he must wrestle as a mortal thrust into the wars of immortals. It will take more than his training to face the chaos as darkness strikes deep into the life of his people, and Idris’s own inner demons threaten to destroy him before the battle even truly begins.
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April 4, 2015
A short while ago I received an Advanced Reader's Copy of 'World of Pangea: Path of the Warrior', by Michael Davies. And in all honesty, I gotta' tell you, I wish I hadn't. And I know what you're thinking, that's so not fair, you got to read it before the rest of us, you should be happy, thrilled, ecstatic, yadda yadda yadda! Well, tell you what, let me give you my quick (spoiler free) review then I'll explain why...
The beginning of each chapter is filled with histories, writings, and stories of Pangea's ancient past. During these little history lessons Michael's sentence structures and the flow and rhythm of the words themselves lend an air of grandeur; a hint at a beautiful and terrible and wondrous past that has been playing out on scales well beyond that of Idris of the Demetae, a child we meet at the beginning of this story.
Now personally, I'm not huge on reading long drawn out histories of worlds I'm just being introduced to (yeah Mr. Tolken, I'm looking at you). Let me get a feel for the world the characters are living in first and then start telling me about its history. That way I have a sort of mental anchor to tie those histories to the characters and their surroundings.
Maybe it's because I was (stupidly) never a fan of history classes in school, maybe it's because I've got the short term memory of a...a uh...a um, thing that doesn't have a good memory, and so I have a hard time remembering a huge chunk of facts dumped on me all at once, but in 'Path of the Warrior' Michael managed to sneak those lessons past me by just having a page or two's worth (a scroll's worth perhaps?) at the beginning of the chapters. Through that and histories told to young Idris by the people he meets, we not only learn about one boy on his path to becoming a man, but also of this larger story. By the time Idris begins to realize that not all legends are myths, I realized I too had already been taught those ancient stories. No Silmarillion required. Kudos for that, Mr. Davies.
Then there's the story itself. It starts small, as the best stories often do, but quickly blossoms from the days of a simple boy's life into an epic adventure encompassing entire races and even the very gods themselves. Such a grandiose storyline could easily get out of control in the hands of an inexperienced writer, but Michael manages a tight and beautiful storyline that dances with ease along that thin line between order and chaos.
So what gives, you wonder, the way I talked about the book makes it seem like I really liked it!
I KNOW right!?!? Well that's because I did! I really frikin' did... So why did I say I wish I hadn't gotten an early copy?
Well, I won't give it away... but you'll see. You'll find out when you get to the end of the book. When you do, think about me for a moment and realize that I've been sitting where you are now, for at least a few months already, if not longer... yeah, welcome to the long wait for book two, the line starts behind me.
The beginning of each chapter is filled with histories, writings, and stories of Pangea's ancient past. During these little history lessons Michael's sentence structures and the flow and rhythm of the words themselves lend an air of grandeur; a hint at a beautiful and terrible and wondrous past that has been playing out on scales well beyond that of Idris of the Demetae, a child we meet at the beginning of this story.
Now personally, I'm not huge on reading long drawn out histories of worlds I'm just being introduced to (yeah Mr. Tolken, I'm looking at you). Let me get a feel for the world the characters are living in first and then start telling me about its history. That way I have a sort of mental anchor to tie those histories to the characters and their surroundings.
Maybe it's because I was (stupidly) never a fan of history classes in school, maybe it's because I've got the short term memory of a...a uh...a um, thing that doesn't have a good memory, and so I have a hard time remembering a huge chunk of facts dumped on me all at once, but in 'Path of the Warrior' Michael managed to sneak those lessons past me by just having a page or two's worth (a scroll's worth perhaps?) at the beginning of the chapters. Through that and histories told to young Idris by the people he meets, we not only learn about one boy on his path to becoming a man, but also of this larger story. By the time Idris begins to realize that not all legends are myths, I realized I too had already been taught those ancient stories. No Silmarillion required. Kudos for that, Mr. Davies.
Then there's the story itself. It starts small, as the best stories often do, but quickly blossoms from the days of a simple boy's life into an epic adventure encompassing entire races and even the very gods themselves. Such a grandiose storyline could easily get out of control in the hands of an inexperienced writer, but Michael manages a tight and beautiful storyline that dances with ease along that thin line between order and chaos.
So what gives, you wonder, the way I talked about the book makes it seem like I really liked it!
I KNOW right!?!? Well that's because I did! I really frikin' did... So why did I say I wish I hadn't gotten an early copy?
Well, I won't give it away... but you'll see. You'll find out when you get to the end of the book. When you do, think about me for a moment and realize that I've been sitting where you are now, for at least a few months already, if not longer... yeah, welcome to the long wait for book two, the line starts behind me.
May 24, 2015
The World of Pangea is the story of a young man, Idris. We follow Idris from his coming of age ritual and through the next few years of his life. Idris is a warrior, and the hopes and future of his entire people rests on his shoulders.
Michael Davies has indeed created the world of Pangea. He has gone beyond just telling the story of Idris, he has brought to life a whole new world. Pangea has its own cultures, history, mythology, and geography. Each of these were intricately developed and explained without an overload of information. We are introduced to the world of Pangea, pieces at a time. This pace allows the reader to connect with the characters while at the same time appreciating the world in which they exist.
Idris is an interesting main character. We follow him as he makes mistakes, and grows into a man. I found that he was a relatable character, I could feel his pain and his torment. I want him to succeed on his quest. The supporting cast was very well done, each one having their own personality, personal history, and cultural difference. They all played an intricate role in Idris’ growth and revealing a part of Pangea.
The World of Pangea was a well done story. If you like a book that will take you away from this world and give you an escape, then it certainly fits the bill.
*4 Stars
Michael Davies has indeed created the world of Pangea. He has gone beyond just telling the story of Idris, he has brought to life a whole new world. Pangea has its own cultures, history, mythology, and geography. Each of these were intricately developed and explained without an overload of information. We are introduced to the world of Pangea, pieces at a time. This pace allows the reader to connect with the characters while at the same time appreciating the world in which they exist.
Idris is an interesting main character. We follow him as he makes mistakes, and grows into a man. I found that he was a relatable character, I could feel his pain and his torment. I want him to succeed on his quest. The supporting cast was very well done, each one having their own personality, personal history, and cultural difference. They all played an intricate role in Idris’ growth and revealing a part of Pangea.
The World of Pangea was a well done story. If you like a book that will take you away from this world and give you an escape, then it certainly fits the bill.
*4 Stars
May 11, 2015
The World of Pangea: Path of the Warrior was a fascinating read! I was immediately swept into the quick-paced plot involving the young man Idris who gradually realizes he’s caught in a war between good and evil—-one in which he questions whom he can trust and the validity of all he has been taught. The author skillfully creates a vivid world complete with histories and legends, contrasting regions and climates, ancient civilizations, and mystical creatures. I feel like I have traveled to the world of Pangea and walked with Idris through intense drama. And I am anxious to return there in the next book! As one who loves to savor prose, I think the author did a masterful job of establishing an epic feel through language and tone. I loved discovering nuggets of profound thoughts throughout the book, which for me makes fiction worthwhile reading. Undoubtedly, The World of Pangea contains all the ingredients necessary to achieve the same prominence as The Lord of the Rings or The Chronicles of Narnia.
May 21, 2015
This book is like a Young Adult novel in the style of Tolkien. I am not a fantasy reader most of the time, but this book was engaging and very well written.
The World building in this novel is so complete that as the reader you feel as though you have truly entered another place. As a reader of mostly presented day contemporary novels this book required me to slow down and immerse myself in the story.
The characters were completely whole even those who only appear for a short time added depth and dimension to the story. I really cared about the Silures people. Idris is a richly developed protagonist in this hero's journey and Shagah is a complex villain. Although Mae is introduced late in the book you can not wait for her arc to develop. I also hope that we will see what will become of Kelyn.
There are clearly biblical undertones if you have a familiarity with biblical teachings, but it is a soft touch that does nothing but enhance the story not detract.
I can not wait for book two!
I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
The World building in this novel is so complete that as the reader you feel as though you have truly entered another place. As a reader of mostly presented day contemporary novels this book required me to slow down and immerse myself in the story.
The characters were completely whole even those who only appear for a short time added depth and dimension to the story. I really cared about the Silures people. Idris is a richly developed protagonist in this hero's journey and Shagah is a complex villain. Although Mae is introduced late in the book you can not wait for her arc to develop. I also hope that we will see what will become of Kelyn.
There are clearly biblical undertones if you have a familiarity with biblical teachings, but it is a soft touch that does nothing but enhance the story not detract.
I can not wait for book two!
I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
May 15, 2015
The World of Pangea: Path of the Warrior pulls the reader right from the start into the world of its hero, Idris of the Demetae. We meet him as he sets out on his rite of passage journey and then follow him and his tribe afterward as they move north to their winter home. Along the way we learn about the mythology and history of Idris' world which provide the background when it is shattered by a dark force.
Idris is an engaging character. He is not the stereotypical stoic warrior, but a hero with emotions we can identify with as they run
the gamut through grief, anger, despair and hope. We watch him grow from young adult to manhood and it's a believable process.
The author is off to a great start with a well-imagined world and a likeable hero. I look forward to the next book in Idris' story.
Idris is an engaging character. He is not the stereotypical stoic warrior, but a hero with emotions we can identify with as they run
the gamut through grief, anger, despair and hope. We watch him grow from young adult to manhood and it's a believable process.
The author is off to a great start with a well-imagined world and a likeable hero. I look forward to the next book in Idris' story.
May 15, 2015
This book draws you quickly in, following the ambitious young warrior Idris as he moves towards his destiny in the world of Pangea. The story is fast paced, but doesn’t sacrifice the details, opening a wide vista to a new fantasy world full of mysterious creatures, races, ancient fallen gods and deep history. What can one man do against the gods? Well worth the read!
July 4, 2015
Loved the book, it took a chapter or two to get started but then I read the rest in a single sitting and am looking forward to the next one. Michael has invented a fascinating world that wraps you into it and describes things in a way that plays like a movie in your head as you read. Would highly recommend it.
November 22, 2015
Rating
This book is very good. Some spots sorta drag but overall it has good characters and story line. Where is#2?
This book is very good. Some spots sorta drag but overall it has good characters and story line. Where is#2?
January 10, 2018
*May contain slight spoilers, but probably no more than the cover blurb*
In The World of Pangea: Path of the Warrior, Michael Davies presents even the veteran reader of epic fantasy an invigorating reboot of the classic coming of age model, set within a thoughtfully and authentically crafted world. The book introduces us to Idris of the tribe Demetae of the Silures people, a talented if impetuous young man on the verge of adulthood. His chosen path of Warrior becomes more relevant to his people than he ever expected as a dark threat approaches in the form of Shagah, a manipulative trickster with daunting forces at his disposal. When confronted with loss and grief, Idris must choose how to proceed: the path of vengeance, or the path of hope.
What I find particularly appealing about the story is beyond offering a surface depiction of the monumental events that take place, Path of the Warrior also presents an introspective and principled look at the adventures and challenges that Idris faces, without being overtly preachy in tone. More than simply creating a believable world into which the reader is quickly immersed, Davies creates a world in which the struggles and choices of the characters are given careful consideration, and equally weighty consequences, which in turn make the stakes higher and more engaging for the reader.
Fans of Lord of The Rings style tales will find similar themes and ideas, with similar notions of creating solidarity in the face of a great evil, environmental stewardship, and courage and compassion woven throughout Idris’ journey. Although the novel is replete with historical and cultural detail, the pacing does not suffer for it as lush descriptions are woven seamlessly into the action of the story, making it a quick and engaging read. This first installment lays the groundwork for a strong dark and light mythology, yet plants the seeds for further mysteries and wonders, never fully explaining certain elements and events within the tale that are sure to blossom and figure largely in the story to come. I for one am looking forward to seeing how things develop.
In The World of Pangea: Path of the Warrior, Michael Davies presents even the veteran reader of epic fantasy an invigorating reboot of the classic coming of age model, set within a thoughtfully and authentically crafted world. The book introduces us to Idris of the tribe Demetae of the Silures people, a talented if impetuous young man on the verge of adulthood. His chosen path of Warrior becomes more relevant to his people than he ever expected as a dark threat approaches in the form of Shagah, a manipulative trickster with daunting forces at his disposal. When confronted with loss and grief, Idris must choose how to proceed: the path of vengeance, or the path of hope.
What I find particularly appealing about the story is beyond offering a surface depiction of the monumental events that take place, Path of the Warrior also presents an introspective and principled look at the adventures and challenges that Idris faces, without being overtly preachy in tone. More than simply creating a believable world into which the reader is quickly immersed, Davies creates a world in which the struggles and choices of the characters are given careful consideration, and equally weighty consequences, which in turn make the stakes higher and more engaging for the reader.
Fans of Lord of The Rings style tales will find similar themes and ideas, with similar notions of creating solidarity in the face of a great evil, environmental stewardship, and courage and compassion woven throughout Idris’ journey. Although the novel is replete with historical and cultural detail, the pacing does not suffer for it as lush descriptions are woven seamlessly into the action of the story, making it a quick and engaging read. This first installment lays the groundwork for a strong dark and light mythology, yet plants the seeds for further mysteries and wonders, never fully explaining certain elements and events within the tale that are sure to blossom and figure largely in the story to come. I for one am looking forward to seeing how things develop.
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