Review: A sword with a soul!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 11, 2013
Very well written short story; can read in about half an hour. Iden's writing style makes any subject intense and riveting. His talent for pushing words around on the page is phenomenal. I love his sharp, succinct style and imagery. This fantasy medieval tale focuses on a sword with a soul and what a king must sacrifice to lead his kingdom with a powerful symbol of strength and victory. One part I loved was when the king laments the sword's slow death and says he would gladly give up anything to make the sword live. His wise adviser tells him that sacrifice isn't something that is ever easy or gladly given. Great short story.