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Submitted by Leo Bernard 
(Sep 25, 2005)This series is one of the best ever written. I read the series a few years ago, borrowed from a friend who loves fiction, but it turned out to be more than just fiction. It has deep philosophical content, subtly inserted by the author. Highly recommended for intelligent fiction lovers!! Indeed, a series sui generis!
Submitted by Hayley
(Jun 13, 2005)I am so thoroughly impressed with the series, that I've read it three times and my friends are probably sick of hearing of it. It is not so much Friedman's writing style, as her IDEAS in general. Maybe the series is great, or maybe it just resonates so well with my own tastes that I think it's perfect. Regardless, I hate that there aren't more sites relating to it, and that it has no prequel.
Submitted by Dave Langstaff 
(Oct 18, 2004) I have to say that this was a GREAT series. The characters were well described and interesting. One thing I didn't like however was the constant "there is a greater enemy" after the first too books. But the fae was an interesting idea. I would rate this series 3.5. (average of my ratings of the individual books 1st: 4, 2nd: 2, 3rd: 4.5)
Submitted by Jennifer
(Dec 12, 2002)Had I never read these books, I would not be who I am now. I read them in 6th grade, and I read hundreds after them, seaching for the same mind blowing experience that these books provided for me...and I have yet to find any books of equal caliber. You truly can't help but wonder if you had changed in some way along with the charactors. If your tired of the same stereotypical science fiction and fantasy stories, then this will provide an excellent source of renewel.
I rate all three a 5, and my only wish is for Ms. Friedman to write another one, about Tarrant's history.
Submitted by J. Greenwood
(Apr 06, 2001)An incredibly good series. I came at this one after reading "This Alien Shore" by her (which is an excellent book in it's own right), and I must say she is one of the best authors I have read in a LONG time. I'm used to having a fantastic setting, or a great idea, or a moving plot, or wonderful storytelling, but to have them ALL, in one series, is beyond belief! Not since The Belgariad by David Eddings have I been so thoroughly enraptured by a series of books (my wife as well, who insisted I add that after seeing what I was reviewing!) Here's to hoping she writes more... more from the Cold Fire world, more of ANYTHING!
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