Reviews & Comments on "Apocalypse"
Published Reviews
Carolyn Cushman, in Locus (September 2000)
"Like the others in the [Wizard of Yurt] series, this is essentially
a standalone novel, but draws on all that came before. . . . Brittain makes
it clear that in a world where demons, saints, and hell are all too real
and verifiable, the ends don't justify the means, a touch of ethical meat
in an otherwise light soufflé, full of likeable characters and some
seriously funny - and touching - moments."
Lynne Hawkins, in VOYA (February 2001)
"Had this series not begun BHP (before Harry Potter), one might suspect
a Rowling influence, but readers actually first met Daimbert when he graduated,
by the skin of his teeth, from wizards' school in A Bad Spell In Yurt,
published in 1991. . . . This fine fantasy can stand alone, but this reviewer
is going to seek out the earlier books to continue keeping company with
the enjoyable characters."
Debbie Earl, in Ohioiana Quarterly (Summer 2001)
"Brittain has populated her novel with many fantastic creatures: demons,
dragons, purple beasts that fly and and can carry humans, even mechanical
automatons. My favorite character was the 'Cranky Saint,' whose remarks
were delightfully quirky and funny. Readers who enjoyed Tolkien's Lord
of the Rings and the fantasies of Terry Brooks should appreciate this
series."
Fan Reviews
"Yurt-6 is a delight! It has SO much in it that after gulping it
down, I felt as if I'd eaten a 3-tier wedding cake all by myself! . . .
Yurt-6 is a deeply satisfying book, and I will enjoy reading it again many
times."
--D.M.
"All I can say is that Is This Apocalypse Necessary was simply
wonderful. . . . Having read along with each addition to the series, it
answered all the questions, & was a great way to wrap up the series,
for what I hope is only now. I've been waiting the four years since the
last novel for another trip into Daimbert's misadventurous world, &
to have it take me to every scene of the past was simply a masterful way
to write it."
--N.K.
"A fresh voice in humorous fantasy, Brittain's "Daimbert the
Wizard" series has carefully kept an overarching note of seriousness
that all great comedies contain. . . . Is This Apocalypse Necessary
is a fitting end to the series of Daimbert the wizard; however, it needn't
be the finale. Loads of strong personalities abound, and other peoples'
stories beg to be told. I expect we will see return novels in the future--at
least I hope so! Brittain has two major skills as a writer: strong characterization,
and tight plotting. Together they make this series more than just a succession
of amusing novels."
--P.D.
"I couldn't put it down. I actually think it may be your best yet.
. . . Out of everyone that I've seen present kind-hearted characters, yours
are by far the best at reasoning out why they should show mercy to enemies.
. . . Your presentation of good and evil is at once both gripping and yet
well reasoned."
--B.E.
"I almost couldn't finish Yurt Six. The tension was almost too much...
almost being the key word here. It was really a very good story. Now I realize
that some people might say that this would be a good ending for the series,
all the mysteries wrapped up and so forth, but I don't agree. I smell another
book in the making."
--T.O.
"First off, I have to say I bought the book [Yurt-6] for the title.
I loved the whole story, as I've loved every Yurt book I've managed to lay
my hands on so far. . . Your books have the virtue of being fun, where so
many are well done, and often interesting, but somehow not fun."
--M.v.K.
"A very strong conclusion to the Daimbert series - in some ways
this is the best yet from this fine fantasy writer."
--R.G.
"Hi. I first want to say, just like everybody else, that your books
are awesome. I read all the Yurt series in two weeks and they definitely
rival even Harry Potter, if not better."
--K.M.
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