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Der 13. Paladin #2
The Naming
The bestselling epic fantasy series from Germany continues.Two Einhans have been found but the third is still at large. Ahren and his companions have to traverse a kingdom plagued by unrest, sail along the treacherous east coast of Jorath and reach the dwarf enclave of Silver Cliff. Falk, Ahren's master hopes to find in its depths the third Einhan, a dwarf friend from his mercenary days, and to win him over for the Ritual of Naming that awaits his apprentice. To gain the dwarf's assistance, they must help him in his solitary watch, that tradition of the little people which allows a dwarf to attain his own individual name. But time is of the essence. Ahren's Appointment as the 13th Paladin - assisted by the three Einhans - must occur by the winter solstice. If not, HE, WHO FORCES will awaken before his time and plunge the unprepared peoples of Jorath into the depths of darkness.Experience the adventures of the young apprentice forest guardian in this second volume of the series. The first part, AHREN, has already enchanted thousands of readers with its tales of magic and excitement, good and evil."
454 pages, Paperback
Published December 4, 2019
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About the author
Torsten Weitze
47 books215 followersI was born in Krefeld, Germany in 1976 and still live there under the caring eyes of my wife and two Norwegian Forest cats. Originally a publishing salesman, I couldn't resist the lure of writing, and after over a dozen years of playing the gamemaster in pen-and-paper groups, not to mention reading hundreds of fantasy novels, I decided to finally try to write a story myself that I thought might be worth telling. And so my novel Ahren was published in Germany, the first in the best-selling series The 13th Paladin.
When I am not creating new worlds and stories, I like to relax by playing pen-and-paper and story rich video games, reading or binging on TV series. I also practise Jiu Jitsu and the art of handling ancient Japanese weapons like the Katana or the Bo Staff.
When I am not creating new worlds and stories, I like to relax by playing pen-and-paper and story rich video games, reading or binging on TV series. I also practise Jiu Jitsu and the art of handling ancient Japanese weapons like the Katana or the Bo Staff.
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February 1, 2022
Ein guter zweiter Teil für die Reihe. Ich mochte die neu eingeführten Charaktere sehr und ich mag es, dass somit die Geschichte etwas weiblicher wird. Kleinigkeiten haben mich weiterhin gestört: Einige Wiederholungen in Formulierungen (der junge Mann, sie sendet eine Welle von [Gefühl] aus), doppelt gemoppelte Attribute und dass manche Konflikte, obwohl groß und kaum überwindbar angekündigt, dann doch recht schnell überwunden sind. Generell wird oft nicht das eingehalten, was versprochen wird, etwa sind die Figuren als super mächtig beschrieben, können dann aber aus fadenscheinigen Gründen doch nichts ausrichten. Die Handlung geht recht zügig voran, Längen gibt es kaum. Das finde ich sehr gut, da es absolut unterhaltsam bleibt, aber wie gesagt, kommen einem die Hindernisse dann doch als etwas einfach vor. Der Showdown am Ende hätte auch etwas logischer begründet sein können - da ist plötzlich all diesen Erzmagiern und Jahrhundertealten weisen Recken eine sehr offensichtliche Falle gestellt worden. Dann war dieses Ende aber sehr atmosphärisch und spannend geschrieben. Das war wieder toll.
Alles in allem ist es trotzdem eine Serie, die mich weiterhin gefangen hält. Ich mag die Figuren alle sehr und begleite sie einfach gerne auf ihrer Reise. Außerdem hat der Autor einfach immer wieder sehr einfallsreiche Plotideen, die die Geschichte einfach spannend halten. Die Geschichte in ihrem großen ganzen ist eine typische Heldenreise mit einem Feind á la Harry Potter. Also nichts weltbewegend Neues, aber eben in den Details sehr liebevoll und einfallsreich gestaltet, sodass es nicht langweilig wird. Ich freue mich auf die nächsten Teile. Und ich bin gespannt, ob der Autor sich handwerklich noch weiterentwickelt.
Alles in allem ist es trotzdem eine Serie, die mich weiterhin gefangen hält. Ich mag die Figuren alle sehr und begleite sie einfach gerne auf ihrer Reise. Außerdem hat der Autor einfach immer wieder sehr einfallsreiche Plotideen, die die Geschichte einfach spannend halten. Die Geschichte in ihrem großen ganzen ist eine typische Heldenreise mit einem Feind á la Harry Potter. Also nichts weltbewegend Neues, aber eben in den Details sehr liebevoll und einfallsreich gestaltet, sodass es nicht langweilig wird. Ich freue mich auf die nächsten Teile. Und ich bin gespannt, ob der Autor sich handwerklich noch weiterentwickelt.
April 11, 2021
Not bad, but kind of boring
This isn’t a bad book, but the main character just aren’t that exciting. There seems to be an issue in terms of balance. The protagonists are basic weaklings. Two of the main characters are supposedly ancients, incredibly powerful, immortal arch wizards. Yet they are pretty useless. They can’t even hurt a giant worm.one of the characters is a hundreds year old paladin, a chosen of the gods who was bequeathed with 1/13 of the power of the main bad guy who happens to be an evil demigod. The main antagonist can summon storms (in his sleep, while trapped behind a barrier that limits his power), direct tens of thousands of fell creatures all over the planet, etc., whereas the paladin is little more than a highly trained warrior, no special powers, can’t even defeat a big wolf on his own. This really makes no sense. Plus it’s boring. Meanwhile the MC is growing as a person but two books in and he has no special powers either. Combine that with the fact that a lot of the requirements for the MC to claim his power, which conceivably will make him not all that powerful, seem arbitrary and a bit foolish.
This isn’t a bad book, but the main character just aren’t that exciting. There seems to be an issue in terms of balance. The protagonists are basic weaklings. Two of the main characters are supposedly ancients, incredibly powerful, immortal arch wizards. Yet they are pretty useless. They can’t even hurt a giant worm.one of the characters is a hundreds year old paladin, a chosen of the gods who was bequeathed with 1/13 of the power of the main bad guy who happens to be an evil demigod. The main antagonist can summon storms (in his sleep, while trapped behind a barrier that limits his power), direct tens of thousands of fell creatures all over the planet, etc., whereas the paladin is little more than a highly trained warrior, no special powers, can’t even defeat a big wolf on his own. This really makes no sense. Plus it’s boring. Meanwhile the MC is growing as a person but two books in and he has no special powers either. Combine that with the fact that a lot of the requirements for the MC to claim his power, which conceivably will make him not all that powerful, seem arbitrary and a bit foolish.
November 3, 2021
This book is a little better than the first. There were times where I get annoyed with the repetition of information that I already knew about the characters. Dear author, I don't have alzheimer's. I suppose that is the unfortunate side effect of binge reading a series without having to wait for the next one in the series to be created. Yes, I can have my cake and eat it too. In any case, we learn more about the world, meet some new people, and progress further along towards Ahren's destiny. Of course, it isn't a walk in the park and things are getting tougher. Relationships are solidifying and Ahren is growing up. The characters feel a little more real with the stakes actually feel like they are betting their lives, now. I suppose it makes sense that a young man (Ahren) might take a while to understand such things if he is a romanticist, but it was much easier to be endeared to the characters in this book. I also felt more a part of the world with this book. I have a feeling the writing improved in the show not tell part and pulled me in more. Although, maybe the author just had a better understanding this time around. Enough, jabbering, on to the next one.
May 9, 2024
Positives zuerst: Ich fand die Idee mit den Zwergennamen richtig interessant und cool. Generell die Zwergenkultur hat mir gefallen.
Weil mir die Zwergenkultur aber gefallen hat, ist mir aufgefallen, wie wenig alle anderen Elemente in diesem Roman mochte. Tatsächlich ist dadurch alles für mich schlimmer geworden. Ich bin noch nicht an dem Punkt, wo ich diese Serie hasse, aber es schenkt sich nicht mehr viel.
Weil mir die Zwergenkultur aber gefallen hat, ist mir aufgefallen, wie wenig alle anderen Elemente in diesem Roman mochte. Tatsächlich ist dadurch alles für mich schlimmer geworden. Ich bin noch nicht an dem Punkt, wo ich diese Serie hasse, aber es schenkt sich nicht mehr viel.
September 4, 2017
Auf der Suche nach dem Zwerg, der Ahrens Ernennung zum Paladin vervollständigen kann, brechen die Gefährten rund um den Anwärter zum Silbernen Kliff auf, um die schädliche Verbindung zwischen Ahren und dem schlafenden Gott zu unterbrechen und den Völkern Joraths ein paar Jahre mehr Zeit zu geben, sich auf den Krieg vorzubereiten. DER, DER ZWINGT hat seine letzten Trümpfe jedoch noch nicht ausgespielt.
Einen Stern Abzug gibt es für die Fehler im Bereich der Grammatik und den Irrungen rund um die Frage, wann ein Ausrufezeichen, wann ein Punkt und wann ein Fragezeichen zu setzen ist.
Der Schreibstil reißt schnell in einen Lesefluss und in die Geschichte hinein, ist angenehm und mit allem ausgestattet, was mein Herz begehrt: Landschaftsbeschreibungen, die ein Bild vors innere Auge zu malen vermögen, flüssigen Handlungsbeschreibungen und sehr guten Gefühlsbeschreibungen. Kleinere Störfaktoren gibt es dennoch, darunter ein paar Wortwiederholungen, die aber auch nicht nennenswert dem Lesevergnügen abträglich sind.
Die Handlung weist weder besonders überraschende Wendung auf, noch ist sie vorhersehbar. Persönlich konnte ich nur zwei Schwierigkeiten mit der Logik finden; ich kann also guten Gewissens sagen, dass sie sehr gut durchdacht ist.
Die Charaktere sind, auch wenn sie nur nebensächlich für den Plot sind, praktisch alle vielschichtig und wirken wie Leute, die so irgendwo auf der Welt existieren könnten. Besonders offensichtlich ist das freilich bei Ahren, aus dessen Sicht die größten Teile des Romans geschrieben sind, und der nach wie vor ein Paradebeispiel eines gelungenen Protagonisten ist.
Einzig DER, DER ZWINGT ist von der Charaktertiefe her auf dem Niveau des ersten Bandes verblieben, was noch deutlich ausbaufähig ist – aber auch hier: Es wird noch zumindest eine Fortsetzung geben, also besteht noch Hoffnung.
Die gesamte Welt ist facettenreich, hervorragend ausgearbeitet und faszinierend, wozu auch die kreativen Auslegungen der Klischees diverser Fantasyvölker beitragen. So wurden die Elfen etwas vertieft, die Zwerge sehr gut ausgearbeitet und die Beziehungen zwischen den drei grundverschiedenen Völkern dargestellt.
Gewürzt ist das Ganze mit einer Prise Humor, die „Die Ernennung“ zusätzlich auflockert.
Alles in allem kann ich auch diesen Roman nur jedem empfehlen, der etwas mit High-Fantasy anfangen kann und sich nicht von Grammatikfehlern verjagen lässt. Dementsprechend tut es mir auch hier wieder weh, einen Stern wegen dieser abzuziehen, aber gleiche Regeln für alle.
Eine ausführlichere Rezension gibt es hier: https://www.awneibner.at
Einen Stern Abzug gibt es für die Fehler im Bereich der Grammatik und den Irrungen rund um die Frage, wann ein Ausrufezeichen, wann ein Punkt und wann ein Fragezeichen zu setzen ist.
Der Schreibstil reißt schnell in einen Lesefluss und in die Geschichte hinein, ist angenehm und mit allem ausgestattet, was mein Herz begehrt: Landschaftsbeschreibungen, die ein Bild vors innere Auge zu malen vermögen, flüssigen Handlungsbeschreibungen und sehr guten Gefühlsbeschreibungen. Kleinere Störfaktoren gibt es dennoch, darunter ein paar Wortwiederholungen, die aber auch nicht nennenswert dem Lesevergnügen abträglich sind.
Die Handlung weist weder besonders überraschende Wendung auf, noch ist sie vorhersehbar. Persönlich konnte ich nur zwei Schwierigkeiten mit der Logik finden; ich kann also guten Gewissens sagen, dass sie sehr gut durchdacht ist.
Die Charaktere sind, auch wenn sie nur nebensächlich für den Plot sind, praktisch alle vielschichtig und wirken wie Leute, die so irgendwo auf der Welt existieren könnten. Besonders offensichtlich ist das freilich bei Ahren, aus dessen Sicht die größten Teile des Romans geschrieben sind, und der nach wie vor ein Paradebeispiel eines gelungenen Protagonisten ist.
Einzig DER, DER ZWINGT ist von der Charaktertiefe her auf dem Niveau des ersten Bandes verblieben, was noch deutlich ausbaufähig ist – aber auch hier: Es wird noch zumindest eine Fortsetzung geben, also besteht noch Hoffnung.
Die gesamte Welt ist facettenreich, hervorragend ausgearbeitet und faszinierend, wozu auch die kreativen Auslegungen der Klischees diverser Fantasyvölker beitragen. So wurden die Elfen etwas vertieft, die Zwerge sehr gut ausgearbeitet und die Beziehungen zwischen den drei grundverschiedenen Völkern dargestellt.
Gewürzt ist das Ganze mit einer Prise Humor, die „Die Ernennung“ zusätzlich auflockert.
Alles in allem kann ich auch diesen Roman nur jedem empfehlen, der etwas mit High-Fantasy anfangen kann und sich nicht von Grammatikfehlern verjagen lässt. Dementsprechend tut es mir auch hier wieder weh, einen Stern wegen dieser abzuziehen, aber gleiche Regeln für alle.
Eine ausführlichere Rezension gibt es hier: https://www.awneibner.at
June 19, 2024
This is a story about a child that had known 14 years of neglect. He was weak and unknown and it's lucky for the world where he resides that he isn't bitter and useless after 14 years of such abuse. But, it turns out, the boy, Ahren, has a good heart. And that sets the stage for the very slow, real-time learning curb as he and his mentor head out into the wonders of a much larger map than the tiny little town that defined his life.
There are a few colloquialisms used that are too modern but I wonder if that doesn't have to do with the translation from its original language. Clearly, this author is a fan of High Fantasy realism. It takes a long time to walk or ride a horse from one point to another when the country is large and diverse and everything's out to kill you. You are going to live, and take every breath, with this young man as he grows into his appointed role. That's not necessarily a bad thing. If you're looking for, quick fix movie style action, then you might not enjoy this book series.
I can't imagine what is going to happen that will lead up to the final battle in book 13 of this series. If you're like me and you find comfort in just being submerged in the world of fantasy and love to be surrounded by it, then we'll just have to keep reading to find out.
There are a few colloquialisms used that are too modern but I wonder if that doesn't have to do with the translation from its original language. Clearly, this author is a fan of High Fantasy realism. It takes a long time to walk or ride a horse from one point to another when the country is large and diverse and everything's out to kill you. You are going to live, and take every breath, with this young man as he grows into his appointed role. That's not necessarily a bad thing. If you're looking for, quick fix movie style action, then you might not enjoy this book series.
I can't imagine what is going to happen that will lead up to the final battle in book 13 of this series. If you're like me and you find comfort in just being submerged in the world of fantasy and love to be surrounded by it, then we'll just have to keep reading to find out.
February 11, 2021
Yeah... this series went from mediocre to bad about a quarter of the way into this novel. That last straw was the introduction of what seemed likely to be another main caste member. It was all around obviously contrived... bullshit... Just every front was... garbage.
March 8, 2024
Another thoroughly enjoyable read, looking forward to the Brazen City.
April 13, 2020
Eine unfassbar spannende Geschichte, die im zweiten Teil direkt weiter geht, wie sie im Ersten aufgehört hat.
Schon jetzt drängt das Ende einen, das nächste Buch zu beginnen. Um zu erfahren, was genau als Nächstes passiert!
Schon jetzt drängt das Ende einen, das nächste Buch zu beginnen. Um zu erfahren, was genau als Nächstes passiert!
July 8, 2025
Beginn: 2 Sterne
Rest: 3/4 Sterne
das Ding ist, es ist nicht schlecht und keine schlechte Reihe. Ich weiß nur noch nicht, ob sie gut genug ist dass ich sie fertig lesen werde
Mal schaun
Rest: 3/4 Sterne
das Ding ist, es ist nicht schlecht und keine schlechte Reihe. Ich weiß nur noch nicht, ob sie gut genug ist dass ich sie fertig lesen werde
Mal schaun
July 8, 2025
Fun little story, easy to follow and quick paced.
May 22, 2024
I gave this series a 5 star rating because I enjoyed it so much! There are a few phrases used way too often and one or two words that seem odd, but since these books were originally written in German, I think we can chalk these things up to being lost in translation. Although I’m not fluent in German, I do speaking enough to realize that not everything translates word for word and unless you have lived in the states speaking English for several years, you may not be able to translate everything 100% accurately.
These are a very enjoyable read, and I loved that all 13 books have already been published and I could read them back to back. The world and its settings were extremely relatable and real, and human nature at its best and worst is portrayed with precision. If you enjoy fantasy, I highly recommend this series and this author.
These are a very enjoyable read, and I loved that all 13 books have already been published and I could read them back to back. The world and its settings were extremely relatable and real, and human nature at its best and worst is portrayed with precision. If you enjoy fantasy, I highly recommend this series and this author.
August 1, 2024
The naming it's not really an improvement to first installment instead it continues same way but just expands the world. The world has interesting peculiarities in differences to most other fantasy world but still remains easily approachable. Highlights of the novel are its characters and its character driven subplots. Unfortunately, the main plot seems to be very simple and boring. In addition, it seems already now in the second installment that the series will be chain of very foreseeable reasons why the main characters is plan cannot be executed at least yet. There is always one more thing to do before which makes the characters travel throughout the world exhibiting the world and it's inhabitants. So far we have been introduced to the elves and to the dwarves it remains to be seen who are introduced in the next installment.
September 8, 2024
This turned into a slog. Ahren pretty much just traded the physical abuse from his father for the emotional abuse of 3 ‘ancient’ adults and the whole book is just the MC bumbling around and getting yelled at > feeling sad about the state of the world > then fucking up every meaningful encounter
February 26, 2025
2.5
Lots of telling not showing. But it's easy reading
Lots of telling not showing. But it's easy reading
July 21, 2020
Incredibly Imaginative Journey
Book 2 of The 13th Paladin is another imaginative journey full of pitfalls and amazing places for Ahren, Falk, Cullen the wolf and his ancient magical companions and new young friend Khara.
In this story the young Forest Guardian apprentice and 13th Paladin candidate who grew up in a small village witnesses experience such as the political machinations of court in a king’s palace where he interrupts an assignation. He learn first hand how someone with a thirst for power can use the power of hate to turn neighbor against neighbor in order to cause chaos and confusion in order to control the people (sound familiar?).
I really like how Ahren learns how to use the power of focus and meditation on a candle flame to create a sense of calm in order to stay in the present and also to help his aim with his bow and how he continually learns the lessons of humility.
This should be 5 stars because of the extraordinary imagination of this saga but I took away a star for using contemporary phrasing in a story which is of an era where bows and arrows, broadswords and daggers are the weapons and horses the mode of transportation. Expression like “that was a close shave” or “It’s a wrap” have no place in this era and, though infrequent, reading dialogue like that is disquieting and disruptive.
Book 2 of The 13th Paladin is another imaginative journey full of pitfalls and amazing places for Ahren, Falk, Cullen the wolf and his ancient magical companions and new young friend Khara.
In this story the young Forest Guardian apprentice and 13th Paladin candidate who grew up in a small village witnesses experience such as the political machinations of court in a king’s palace where he interrupts an assignation. He learn first hand how someone with a thirst for power can use the power of hate to turn neighbor against neighbor in order to cause chaos and confusion in order to control the people (sound familiar?).
I really like how Ahren learns how to use the power of focus and meditation on a candle flame to create a sense of calm in order to stay in the present and also to help his aim with his bow and how he continually learns the lessons of humility.
This should be 5 stars because of the extraordinary imagination of this saga but I took away a star for using contemporary phrasing in a story which is of an era where bows and arrows, broadswords and daggers are the weapons and horses the mode of transportation. Expression like “that was a close shave” or “It’s a wrap” have no place in this era and, though infrequent, reading dialogue like that is disquieting and disruptive.
August 9, 2020
Creative Fantasy at Its Best!
The detail and richness of this tale of a Young Hero coming of age kept me enthralled throughout both books in this series that I just finished. I found all the characters interesting, likable and believable in the backdrop of a world plagued by a Dark Force called He WHO Forces. Slowly the young hero Aryn learns skills when the Master Forestor takes on an apprentice, as he teaches him archery, then skills of the sword. Slowly a team of heroes and heroines come together, including a blood wolf who is tamed by Aryn, a unicorn creature companion to Falk shows up, then a child-appearing magician, an Elf High Priestess, a young woman, who is a runaway slave of many talents, and finally a dwarf. As we meet each new character, we are led on a journey to discover the lands that they come from, and finally Falk's past is revealed. I highly recommend this series for anyone, young and old, who love stories of Fantasy, which includes heroes, elves, dwarves, and magical creatures of Light and Darkness.
The detail and richness of this tale of a Young Hero coming of age kept me enthralled throughout both books in this series that I just finished. I found all the characters interesting, likable and believable in the backdrop of a world plagued by a Dark Force called He WHO Forces. Slowly the young hero Aryn learns skills when the Master Forestor takes on an apprentice, as he teaches him archery, then skills of the sword. Slowly a team of heroes and heroines come together, including a blood wolf who is tamed by Aryn, a unicorn creature companion to Falk shows up, then a child-appearing magician, an Elf High Priestess, a young woman, who is a runaway slave of many talents, and finally a dwarf. As we meet each new character, we are led on a journey to discover the lands that they come from, and finally Falk's past is revealed. I highly recommend this series for anyone, young and old, who love stories of Fantasy, which includes heroes, elves, dwarves, and magical creatures of Light and Darkness.
January 7, 2020
Great book. Should be 5 stars, but some translation hiccups
I love the story and characters. The are funny and witty. They develop. The world is creative as it takes some of the traditional understandings of mythical creatures and add a new twist. I can't wait until the third book is available (I'm sad that I must wait. I was hoping this was the last book, but there are a total of 7 books. I'm excited to read them, but don't look forward to their waiting release). The only reason that I gave it 4 stars instead of five is that their are enough translation issues to notice. For example, "had had" appears in multiple spots and is not necessary. Sometimes the wrong tense is used; where it would best and naturally read in the past tense sometimes it's in the present tense. It's nothing major, but enough minor problems to make me dock a star. Great book overall and I hope the translator makes the correction in the next book (it's probably harder than I can imagine).
I love the story and characters. The are funny and witty. They develop. The world is creative as it takes some of the traditional understandings of mythical creatures and add a new twist. I can't wait until the third book is available (I'm sad that I must wait. I was hoping this was the last book, but there are a total of 7 books. I'm excited to read them, but don't look forward to their waiting release). The only reason that I gave it 4 stars instead of five is that their are enough translation issues to notice. For example, "had had" appears in multiple spots and is not necessary. Sometimes the wrong tense is used; where it would best and naturally read in the past tense sometimes it's in the present tense. It's nothing major, but enough minor problems to make me dock a star. Great book overall and I hope the translator makes the correction in the next book (it's probably harder than I can imagine).
June 22, 2024
It’s really unfortunate because the books concept is great. But Ahren is so incredibly pathetic. Anything he does right it’s on accident. He makes easy and simple mistakes that given his time he spends training he shouldn’t. He’s injured by a club when they fight the dark ones and it’s not because he’s bested. It’s because he loses control of his emotions because of a nightmare. He tries to act like a big man stepping in to save a woman being harassed. Announces himself giving away the element of surprise. Only to scream for help like a sissy and then get stabbed because he wasn’t paying attention to the one opponent he needed to fight. It’s so annoying I’m considering DNFing. I don’t care if he’s 15. You’d think he would know not to take his eyes off of someone who wants to kill him.
I understand killing other people is hard, haven’t done it myself, but I can’t imagine being in a kill or be killed situation and pissing myself the amount of times he has.
I understand killing other people is hard, haven’t done it myself, but I can’t imagine being in a kill or be killed situation and pissing myself the amount of times he has.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 6, 2025
I really wanted to enjoy this, I really did, but I've had to tap out about two thirds of the way with this one.
Completely failed to hold my attention at all, it all just seems to be Ahren makes a mistake/doesn't know something, the rest explain, rinse and repeat, interspersed with the odd bit of action or plot progression. You think we're getting somewhere and then a new character and new place are introduced and the cycle all begins again.
It's somewhat reminiscent of Gulliver's Travels in a way, we've come to a new place, now here is every tiny thing about this new culture in rambling detail.
Completely failed to hold my attention at all, it all just seems to be Ahren makes a mistake/doesn't know something, the rest explain, rinse and repeat, interspersed with the odd bit of action or plot progression. You think we're getting somewhere and then a new character and new place are introduced and the cycle all begins again.
It's somewhat reminiscent of Gulliver's Travels in a way, we've come to a new place, now here is every tiny thing about this new culture in rambling detail.
February 10, 2020
After reading the first book of this series I was very curious what would happen next to Ahren and his companions. The second volume was again full of suspenseful and fascinating moments. I loved how I got to know more and more and especially Ahren’s character development is very interesting. Additionally, as the characters of this book explore the world of Jorath, the author gives detailed descriptions so that you can easily imagine the stunning scenery of different places.
If you love fantasy books, you definitely have to read this.
If you love fantasy books, you definitely have to read this.
April 30, 2022
Ahren and his companions leave the elven lands and continue their journey to gather the racial Einan witnesses and items needed so Ahren got haven his naming ceremony before the winter solstice. “He Who Forces’ does everything he can to either stop them or slow them down.
Footnote: 1) I wish there was a map of the areas mentioned in the books, of their travels. I looked but couldn’t find one.
Fave scenes: the elven high priestess problems with her armor, Ahren’s saving actions in the throne room, Ahren rescuing the priestess during the storm and Ahren finding his companion animal.
Footnote: 1) I wish there was a map of the areas mentioned in the books, of their travels. I looked but couldn’t find one.
Fave scenes: the elven high priestess problems with her armor, Ahren’s saving actions in the throne room, Ahren rescuing the priestess during the storm and Ahren finding his companion animal.
December 22, 2022
I still the world interesting.
The writing is a bit wordy. I do not care for all the details in what each character is thinking. I believe the author needs to let us pick up on some of the non verbal language. As I am listening I find myself wondering in thought elsewhere and don’t have to worry about paying full attention because…the author is going to tell me exactly what I missed. 😞
But I enjoyed learning about Aren and Collins relationship. And who is the old lady?? Are the Hods really sleeping??
The writing is a bit wordy. I do not care for all the details in what each character is thinking. I believe the author needs to let us pick up on some of the non verbal language. As I am listening I find myself wondering in thought elsewhere and don’t have to worry about paying full attention because…the author is going to tell me exactly what I missed. 😞
But I enjoyed learning about Aren and Collins relationship. And who is the old lady?? Are the Hods really sleeping??
January 12, 2025
Eigentlich haben wir hier den typischen und oft benutzten Grundbesatz einer Fantasygeschichte: Ein junger Waise, sein Name hat fünf Buchstaben, wird auserwählt, den großen Bösen aller Bösesten zu besiegen. Nach und nach stellen sich hilfreiche Unterstützer ein, wenigstens ein Mentor, ein Elf, ein Zwerg und ein Zauberer.
Hatten wir alles schon.
Trotzdem schafft es Torsten Weitze, sehr gut unterstützt von Günter Merlau als Sprecher, dieser alten Geschichte neues, frisches, Leben einzuhauchen.
Gefällt mir sehr gut!
Hatten wir alles schon.
Trotzdem schafft es Torsten Weitze, sehr gut unterstützt von Günter Merlau als Sprecher, dieser alten Geschichte neues, frisches, Leben einzuhauchen.
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August 5, 2025
I’ve listened to the first two mighty tomes in this long series and I’ve had enough. I thought that once the naming happened that things would start to happen - but no, now they have to traipse off to some other place to find some more characters blah blah blah…. It just sounds like the author wants to stretch this out as much as possible to have an income stream for the next decade.
It’s all far too slow and too wordy and tbh, not that much happens. The editor should have chopped it all in half and made a half decent story.
It’s all far too slow and too wordy and tbh, not that much happens. The editor should have chopped it all in half and made a half decent story.
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October 25, 2025
Very good read!!
After reading all the books currently published by Pedro Urvi, I found this series.. the 13th paladin.. it is a great read so far with adventure, and comradery, friends in places u wouldn't think and an ever looming doom to over come. If you like a good adventure with a touch of magic, a whole lot of friendship a mix of humor and a whole lot of complications.. start on book 1 of the thirteenth paladin.. but dont think I'll wait for you to catch up!! Enjoy the read.. I am sure i will!!
After reading all the books currently published by Pedro Urvi, I found this series.. the 13th paladin.. it is a great read so far with adventure, and comradery, friends in places u wouldn't think and an ever looming doom to over come. If you like a good adventure with a touch of magic, a whole lot of friendship a mix of humor and a whole lot of complications.. start on book 1 of the thirteenth paladin.. but dont think I'll wait for you to catch up!! Enjoy the read.. I am sure i will!!
January 24, 2021
Great read !
Have read the series so far and am just about to start the next one. Good storyline and well thought out plot. Characters are very different from one another albeit the standard elf and dwarf thrown in! But are all loveable in their own way, with very different unique personalities. Really enjoyed all the adventures so far and look forward to those yet to come. Would encourage people to give it a go.
Have read the series so far and am just about to start the next one. Good storyline and well thought out plot. Characters are very different from one another albeit the standard elf and dwarf thrown in! But are all loveable in their own way, with very different unique personalities. Really enjoyed all the adventures so far and look forward to those yet to come. Would encourage people to give it a go.
October 7, 2024
I have submitted this review after listening to the audiobook of this title within the series set box. (Audible Membership)
As the title suggests, this tale encompasses the naming ceremony, but before that can take place, many places and adventures must occur, to accumulate the necessary components to allow the sealing of the spell to be done correctly, thus disconnecting Ahern from the One who Forces.
There's many encounters with dark ones, all trying to prevent Ahern and his cohorts from carrying out the ceremony.
As the title suggests, this tale encompasses the naming ceremony, but before that can take place, many places and adventures must occur, to accumulate the necessary components to allow the sealing of the spell to be done correctly, thus disconnecting Ahern from the One who Forces.
There's many encounters with dark ones, all trying to prevent Ahern and his cohorts from carrying out the ceremony.
November 12, 2020
Great new series!!
What a delightful surprise to find a new series this good. Weitze takes all the ingredients for epic fantasy and combines them in an exciting new world with characters you care about. If epic fantasy is in your wheelhouse you will be glad you've found this author and the world of the 13th Paladin.
What a delightful surprise to find a new series this good. Weitze takes all the ingredients for epic fantasy and combines them in an exciting new world with characters you care about. If epic fantasy is in your wheelhouse you will be glad you've found this author and the world of the 13th Paladin.
January 16, 2021
The hero got lucky with elves. But to reach the dwarf, and to help complete the impossible task and finally achieve his own naming he has to use the skills he learnt from baron falkestein. At the same time the nemesis is absorbing the heroes power, so completing the naming was a major hurdle. will we see the wild paths again in the series.
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