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Title: a terribly enjoyable fantasy book... finally
Review: Hi. I'm not usually into fantasy. Let's face it... most are poorly written (geared to 14 year old boys), take themselves too seriously, or try to be Tolkien (failing miserably). Watt-Evans' book, the Misenchanted Sword, is a welcome, fun, light, and intelligent exception. Its a joy to read. He creates a great protagonist - Valder, an ordinary, run of the mill ex-soldier. In many ways, he is an antithesis of most fantasy heroes: not exceptionally brave nor intelligent nor wise nor bloodthirsty. Nonetheless, he's thrust into an extraordinary situation (possessing a sword that gives him immortality until he has killed 100 people... at which point the sword turns on him...oh yeah, the sword does not protect him from aging or being wounded). With that, the story takes off, and you'll be through the book in about two nights. Great fun!
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