Gatherer of Clouds

by Sean Russell and Elijah Alexander

As a barbarian army prepares to invade the empire of Wa, a single extraordinary monk may be the only person who can prevent catastrophe. Original. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0886775361
• ISBN13: 9780886775360
• Release Date: November 1992
• Publisher: Daw Books
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 4.2" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful!

One of the finest books I have ever read. Make sure to start with the first one first, and then go on the sequel. Just to warn/entice those who may have read some of Russell's other works first -- these two books are written by a warm inviting Russell, while his other books are written by a cold, cynical, sarcastic person. (Guess which I prefer.) So even if you did not care for Russell's other works, please give these a try.

Best writer I have seen in a long time!

This is a real treat for those who love to read! The first book, and this one is a great story, the witing style is smooth as silk, and the characters are not only interesting, and likeable, but believable to boot! I actually shed tears in public while reading this book, I couldn't put it down. Wonderful, enchanting, and totally satisfying read!

Moving conclusion to "The Initiate Brother".

This two volume story is elegant, moving, and fun. The monk, Shuyun, comes to be spiritual advisor to the Shonto family. From there, we have intrigue with the emperor, a barbarian invasion, complex politics, wild battles, and an elegant fictionalized China, complete with lovely poetry. In this volume, we have a running battle with a huge barbarian army, as the Shonto family is caught between the emperor and the barbarians. The brother Shuyun is caught between his duties and a woman, in a very satisfying love story. Excellent story.

Equally as engaging as The Initiate Brother

The Initiate Brother left readers on a cliffhanger, making it obvious that these two books are really just one giant novel under separate covers. Thus, the reader doesn't have to worry about the quality of the sequel, which is as entrancing as the first book. Both are engrossing stories of love, war, religion, politics, and intrigue, certainly one of the best series of this type in the fantasy genre, right up there with Frank Herbert's Dune.

Brilliant, engrossing.

An excellent conclusion to a brilliant story. Russell is one to watch, I think.