Maxim wants to read Dark Lord of Derkholm by Diana Wynne Jones

Dark Lord of Derkholm by Diana Wynne Jones
Derk, an unconventional wizard, and his magical family become involved in a plan to put a stop to the devastating …
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27% complete! Maxim has read 8 of 29 books.
Derk, an unconventional wizard, and his magical family become involved in a plan to put a stop to the devastating …
Started reading it because it was top-rated by several friends. It is an excellent young adult novel but for a middle-aged person it feels like "yet another child's heroic path to victory".
Andrew "Ender" Wiggin thinks he is playing computer simulated war games; he is, in fact, engaged in something far more …
Andrew "Ender" Wiggin thinks he is playing computer simulated war games; he is, in fact, engaged in something far more …
@jonn Thanks again for recommending it, I wouldn't have found it on my own. And no, I couldn't figure our the Mortal Mountain - even after reading your review and knowing the clues are there :)
A masterful blend of science fiction and poetic prose, pondering over the thin line between humanity and divinity. Definitely recommend it to anyone interested in philosophical sci-fi, and a must-read if you like Lord of Light.
Thanks @jonn for digging out this little-known treasure.