![]() What is most frustrating is how slow the characters are to realize the true nature of the curse - something the reader easily figures out quite early on. ![]() As it is, the book is too long and could easily have been a third to half the length (but I am sure the publisher had a requirement the books in the series be about the same length). Compared to the previous book, I found myself wanting much more adventure. ![]() There is, honestly, only the set up with Djofull, followed by them trying to unravel the curse. Whereas "The Troll's Grindstone" is a roller coaster ride of action and adventure, "The Curse of Slagfid" is much less.Īfter being snared by Sorkvir's creator, Djofull, Leifr and Thurid are compelled on a quest to destroy the curse that afflicts Hraedsla-dafur or become Djofull's servants. and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. ![]() While this is a good follow up to "The Troll's Grindstone", it is also somewhat unsatisfying. The Curse of Slagfid by Boyer, Elizabeth H. He was the most promising of all my pupils, and I could not guess whether or not I would be able to reclaim him from Hela." In Leifrs efforts to recover his lost love, Ljosa, and Thurids attempt to escape the Inquisitors they had fallen into the hands of the evil Master Wizard. "It gave me a genuine pain to kill Sorkvir, that first time. ![]()
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