This, the fourth and final volume in the Circle of Light series, was a fine conclusion to the saga. Broco the Dwarf emerges as the primary character in this story, and some of the other favorites take a decided back seat as the events set in motion in earlier volumes come to a conclusion. I did find Dwarf's descent into paranoia and madness somewhat tiresome. Yet again, the major plot elements take their inspiration from Tolkein, although the conclusion was refreshingly unique. I was happy to finally read the entire series approximately thirty years after the books first found their way to my shelf. I would recommend this series primarily to younger fantasy enthusiasts, and I imagine I would have rated these books more highly had I read them with a fresher mind several decades ago.2017 Michael Coddington11

A really good series, although tedious more often than not. Wonderful use of the language to describe the world of Atlanton Earth, its peoples and characters. Mythology relies heavily on Tolkien and Lewis, sometimes annoyingly so. All in all The Circle of Light didn't suffer for it's faults and I'd recommend to readers of the genre. Joris43

now that you're into the story and it's (shape) shifting characters,
this episode reads a pageturner - because you want to know how/if they'll succeed in their quest
some hard time following the different lines, as some characters switch sides
fulfilling end Lois225 7

I really enjoyed this fantasy series, reminds me of Tolkein. MisterFweem350 15

Bravo, Mr. Hancock.

I'm usually very leery of any book that brags on its cover ". . . for all who love The Lord of the Rings." And with the first book or two in Hancock's Circle of Light series, I was sure my wariness was correct. But Squaring the Circle erased that. Certainly, he doesn't approach the depth that Tolkien hit, but this is some good high fantasy, especially this last installment. Lots of machinations familiar to those fantasy fans, so perhaps the ending is a little pat. Still, an enjoyable read. Tim820 44

The last of Hancock's original series generally satisfies, but never left me with a hunger for more from him. Dave Peticolas1,377 41

Kaethe6,477 497

I've been moving the box set around for almost thirty years now, and for the life of me, I can't remember whether I enjoyed reading these or not. Lyman Flenner24 8

The last book of a fun series - not too complex, not to simple - just right Patricia HamillAuthor 16 books100

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