The Seventh Gate: A Death Gate Novel, Volume 7 (The Death Gate Cycle) (alkuperäinen julkaisuvuosi 1994; vuoden 2007 painos)

I somewhat confusing, fast-paced, action-packed conclusion (with plot holes) to the adventures of Haplo, Alfred and Dog. The Seventh Gate is the final book in the series and won't make much sense unless you have read the previous 6 books.

The DeathGate Cycle has numerous issues with plot, continuity and erratic characterisation, but the world building is original and some of the characters are wonderfully written. This series is fun to read provided you don't think about things too much. ( )

finishes up the tale. The good and bad dragonsserpents, along with the patryns and sartans are all locked into the labyrinth, death’s gate is shut, so no more travel between worlds but the flow between worlds still works, so life can continue. Find out alot about the Sundering and history. Glad to finish it tho. ( )

In despair they find the strength to act.

Light shines on the Labyrinth. Some see it as a good sign, but others know the truth. A battle rages for the Final Gate, and if it closes everyone will be trapped in the Labyrinth. But Marit has other battles to fight. She must find Alfred, and together they must save Haplo. Lord Xar has taken Haplo to Abbarrach, to die. Then Lord Xar will bring him back, a soulless shell, ready to obey any command, even to lead Lord Xar to the Seventh Gate.

In many ways the story feels familiar. Scenes echo those from other books, highlighting the one thing that has changed, the characters. Flashbacks bring characters’ inner conflicts to the forefront. Each character is confronted with their own culpability. Some characters feel hurried, some plot points feel too convenient, but when the dust settles the ending feels both fitting and earned, providing fresh perspectives on familiar themes. Fans of the series will be pleased, while critics will find few reasons to change their mind.

+Strong Ideas
+Strong Characters
*Familiar plot with a strong ending
*Satisfying examples of deus ex machina
-Slow

3.5/5 ( )

In the conclusion of the Death Gate Cycle we happen to know who/what's Dog and who/what's that old befuddled wizard... A little bit too linear for my taste but still a great ending of a fantastic series. Until this, I thought the DragonLance Chronicles & Legends the best of Weis & Hickman, but I changed my mind.... :-) ( )

Een beetje een tegenvallend einde. Ik kan er niet precies de vinger op leggen, maar er mist iets van bezieling of zo. En ik kan me verdorie nog steeds niets voorstellen bij Hond. ( )