Since the Maelir first stood on its slopes in the distant past, they have sought to still its anger and control its power.
Each year, twin brothers are chosen to make a perilous journey to the summit. If they survive they will be witness to Zenith, and the secrets will be revealed to them. When Atreu and Teyth embark on their Ascent, their Talismans lead them onto conflicting paths that will ultimately set brother against brother. And this time the Ascent itself is in peril as unknown forces that have long craved the power of Zenith will stop at nothing to make it their own even if it means destroying the very thing that sustains all life the Mountain itself.
Something with massive flat wings hovered just above his head. It was dark against the dark sky. Its claws reached out for him and Atreu covered his eyes. There was a sound of footfalls behind him.
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Can I get a copy? Can I view this online? Members of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Maori communities are advised that this catalogue contains names and images of deceased people. Book [text, volume] , Online - Google Books. Strasser, Dirk, author. I am hopeful my remaining questions will be answered later in the series. Oct 14, BestChickLit. Wow, this fable-like story is entirely unique and imaginative that it takes on a mythical world all of its own. In an exotic world entirely played out on a mountain side, the Maelir live in awe the power of their surroundings. Every year, male twins, who have come of age, from different settlements start on their Ascent to reach Zenith at the summit of the mountain.
Then and only then will they find the peace and knowledge to jo Wow, this fable-like story is entirely unique and imaginative that it takes on a mythical world all of its own. Then and only then will they find the peace and knowledge to join the Holy Orders. But few make it. This year Atreu and Teyth will each face different dangers as they battle different paths up the mountain and hope to reach each other again at the top.
But strange things are happening and a different type of people, the Faemir, will do anything to stop Ascenders fulfilling their destinies. The amount adventure and creativity packed into this book is astounding. My one criticism would be that a whole host of colourful, fascinating characters are introduced to us on the journey but often discarded without further explanation.
I do hope we come across them again in later books. Please read it, I need someone to talk over the ideas with! Jan 09, Matthew Travagline rated it liked it. I am unsure truly as to how I feel after finishing this. It was a long read, despite not being "long" and I think it really suffered from its pacing.
Book Review: Zenith (The First Book of Ascension) by Dirk Strasser
I found the characters to be unique, though the dialogue was too repetitive. I was actually getting frustrated reading the constant puppeteer's raves and just when you thought he was gone, BAM he's back Additionally, I think the novel is lacking a map --even a simple one. There were more than a few typograp Hmm There were more than a few typographical errors too that I was surprised to see in the novel's 2nd? Despite having over a decade to weed any errors out from the first print, the fact that these slip ups were so numerous baffles me. I will see the second book through because I was given one for free through Goodreads, but it has a lot of ground to make up.
If the second continues to improve and head where the end of the first book seemed to be heading, then perhaps the second book will be more enjoyable, and might tantalize me into buying the third in the trilogy. I hope that the middle tale relies less on dreams. But considering how cumbersome, influential and absolutely dreadful to read that they were in the first Well let's just say that I'm not holding my breath.
When it comes to books about journeys on foot, sign me up. Even though there's a bumpy start, I felt myself getting very into this book and following it along. Dirk Strasser has crafted an enjoyable book and start to a series with Zenith. The characters are more difficult to connect with. Atreu is a complex character with complex issues. He's not like many that I've read before, and I appreciated the change of pace. I think the confusion, and distrust really, with the characters are what make t When it comes to books about journeys on foot, sign me up. I think the confusion, and distrust really, with the characters are what make this novel engaging.
The need to follow on this trek is a big draw in wanting to finish this series. This book is a great beginning to this series, and it holds the promise of an epic read to follow. Fantasy fans will find themselves getting lost in this epic fantasy. I recently received a copy of Zenith: In many ways it is a classic quest fantasy, but it deals with deeper issues as well. The protagonist, Atreau, and his twin must set out to reach the top of the mountain during Zenith, aka summer solstice. Along the way, he learns many lessons from many teachers, some of them intentional.
Although some of the philosophy Atreau is exposed to is very Zen and inclusive, it does not reflect the reality of his world at I recently received a copy of Zenith: Although some of the philosophy Atreau is exposed to is very Zen and inclusive, it does not reflect the reality of his world at this time. Rather, the world of Ascension is sharply fragmented, not the least between men and women. I thought this was going to be a good-old-boys story until near the end, when it becomes so much more. I really enjoyed the different philosophical underpinnings to the story, which added a great deal of richness and depth to the tale.
As this is the first in a trilogy, there is much left unresolved, but Zenith is a fully satisfying book. This a fantasy book about a journey. There is a consistent tradition of fantasy books about this topic. Atreu and Teyth are eighteen-year-old twin brothers on a mission to climb a mountain for the special period of "Zenith". They have a deadline, two symbolic talismans a book, an axe and a set of rules to follow and break. In this novel I've found adventure in an entire new world, powerful and vivid characters and a story worth reading.
It also made me think about the choices every person ha This a fantasy book about a journey. It also made me think about the choices every person has to face in life, the duality of life itself, as in Atreu and Teyth's path. In the book, we follow Atreu's steps and the things he learns through his experiences, things about the world where he lives, but also about tolerance, love, nature He mets charactes who make him evolve, become the man for the change.
Because "Zenith" is also a story of change, of separation and union. I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads. This is a serie for epic fantasy-lovers with an urge for spiritual meanings behind the story. Allthough the journey of the protagonist is a great metaphore for the spiritual growth one must undertake, I didn't grip me as I wished. I could never "get" into the story as I couldn't relate to the main character. Reading the book was like undergoing an adventure as the main character did. Never really sure why to go up that mountain, never sure what to expect.
However, I'm sure that this book could co This is a serie for epic fantasy-lovers with an urge for spiritual meanings behind the story. However, I'm sure that this book could compell a lot of fantasy readers as there is enough wonders to be explored, a nice black-white fight between two forces and an overall threat that lies underneath of it all. I got this book as a Goodreads Giveaway. Zenith is about year-old Atreu, who has to climb a mountain. I find it very hard to say anything about this book, other than that it was hard to get into.
Book Review: Zenith (The First Book of Ascension) by Dirk Strasser
This is probably because, although the world described is interesting, the story is very monotonous and repetitive. Also, in my opinion, there are no likeable characters at all. At the end of the book I was left with a lot of unanswered questions, the most important one being: The First Book of Ascension] by [Dirk Strasser] has some interesting characters that keeps the story moving. It seems to introduce the idea of light good versus dark evil along with the quest for enlightenment. Twin brothers have to go on a journey to the summit of the mountain for enlightenment.
The story focuses on one of the brothers journey. I would have liked to read a little about the other brothers struggles. It seemed that the idea of twins went by the wayside. Overall it was a [Zenith: Overall it was a good fantasy novel that picked up pace as it went on.
I received this as a first read. This book isn't action packed but Atreu's journey is compelling and instead of a long back-story the reader learns about this world through the characters' experiences and actions which I find more appealing. I appreciated the lessons Atreu learns during his Ascension, but wish the outcome of his and his brother's journeys hadn't been stated. Overall, Zenith was a good read. I'm looking forward to see more of the world and learn more about it. But I read it during a busy time, which might have contributed to my opinion that it is a bit tough to get through.
I received this book in a giveaway. I ended up really enjoying this book and am looking forward to the second in the series. I wasn't sure if it was going to be good after the first few chapters but it started to pick up pace and I really wanted to know what was going to happen to the main character. This novel follows the coming of age quest of one twin as he learns about a mysterious power.
He suffers a series of misadventures as the quest goes along.
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I was reminded a bit of the Stone and the Flute though Bemmann's story was a little better. It definitely sets up for follow on books, but I'm won't be looking for them. Aug 02, Katharine Ventureadlaxre added it Shelves: This entry is the personal opinion of Katharine herself, and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of any judging panel, the judging coordinator or the Aurealis Awards management team. I won't be recording my thoughts if I choose to here until after the AA are over. Jun 07, Teri rated it it was amazing.