The Hammer of Darkness
Written by L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
Narrated by Kyle McCarley
3.5/5
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About this audiobook
After finding out that he has unusual powers, he is banished from the planet Karnak. Thrust into the tranquil world of Aurore, vacation paradise for the galaxy, Martin finds that the reality of this planet is much different from its serene veneer. The gods are wantonly cruel and indifferent to the chaos they cause: Are they really gods or just men and women with larger-than-life powers? Whatever the answer, Martin Martel must challenge their supremacy to defend his life, love, and the fate of the galaxy.
L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
L. E. Modesitt, Jr., is the bestselling author of the fantasy series The Saga of Recluce, Corean Chronicles, and the Imager Portfolio. His science fiction includes Adiamante, the Ecolitan novels, the Forever Hero Trilogy, and Archform: Beauty. Besides a writer, Modesitt has been a U.S. Navy pilot, a director of research for a political campaign, legislative assistant and staff director for a U.S. Congressman, Director of Legislation and Congressional Relations for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a consultant on environmental, regulatory, and communications issues, and a college lecturer. He lives in Cedar City, Utah.
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Reviews for The Hammer of Darkness
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Not what I expected. Modesitt is one of my favorite sci-fi authors, but this books was rather disappointing when compared with most others that I've read. Whereas most of Modesitt's characters can be seen to be trying to do the right thing, Martel seems to more often try to avoid doing anything at all. For almost two-thirds of this book, the protagonist came across as contemptible, someone who doesn't care enough about anything or anyone to stand up and be counted... and he never really quite escapes that thought either. I also noticed that the story was often disjointed and confusing, it seems that Modesitt's writing matured greatly after this book was written back in the 80's.Overall, any fans of Modesitt's should probably read this book, but it probably won't be the most enjoyable read, and the reader might find it difficult to actually finish, depending upon their expectations at the outset.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5This is a very strange book. Somewhat disjointed, lots of ellipses in the text, and all that. Often, I wasn't sure why Martel was doing something, or even what he was doing. And the time travel always complicates things.Martel may be an example of a too powerful character...at the end, there, just about nothing was any threat.