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3.4 AVERAGE
3.4 AVERAGE
Better than I am finding the serpentwar saga currently. Perfect pacing, little tidbits here and there to let those who pay attention to what is going on.
Started off better than the last one of this series but the ending was really bleh to me. Weakest of Feist/Riftwar for me so far. 3.5 rounded down.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Why Raymond E. Feist allows his name to be put on this pile is beyond me. The nicest thing I can say about it is, Joel Rosenberg is no Agatha Christie.
This could have been a really interesting read in the hands of a better writer. As it is, we get 4/5 of a story with verbose exposition that is repeated ad nauseam, inconsistent characterization of the three main characters, and thin, blink and you'll miss it, motivations for murder that doesn't happen until the last 30 or so pages of the book. The big sit down at the end was poorly written and stupid. The fact that none of the three could figure out the victims had to have been drugged before being murdered, until they drank said wine, just made me groan in frustration.
This was a plot-driven shitstorm of stupidity. So why did I finish it? Let's just say, I read it so you won't have to.
This could have been a really interesting read in the hands of a better writer. As it is, we get 4/5 of a story with verbose exposition that is repeated ad nauseam, inconsistent characterization of the three main characters, and thin, blink and you'll miss it, motivations for murder that doesn't happen until the last 30 or so pages of the book. The big sit down at the end was poorly written and stupid. The fact that none of the three could figure out the victims had to have been drugged before being murdered, until they drank said wine, just made me groan in frustration.
This was a plot-driven shitstorm of stupidity. So why did I finish it? Let's just say, I read it so you won't have to.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Blood, Murder
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Such a badly written book, and it really is a shame as I have enjoyed all of Feist's books so far. Every bad comment on this book is the truth and I would not recommend it to anyone
Sorry to say that this book was a slog.
It's essentially a murder/mystery centered around three mercenaries. Problem is - the murder doesn't happen until 80 pages from the end. Then there is about 30 pages looking into the murder and then the wrap up. The first 250 pages (book is only 325 pages) is the setup and even that was mind numbing in it's boredom.
I have this categorized under fantasy but it's really just a book about soldiers and nobles. Could be set in europe in the middle ages and be the same book.
I didn't give the book one star mainly because I like the world and I liked some of the characters (sad to say they weren't the main characters).
Feist co-wrote this with Joel Rosenberg so I entirely blame the Rosenberg influence since I really really enjoy Feist's writing. Pretty happy they only wrote this one book together (it is a stand alone novel)
It's essentially a murder/mystery centered around three mercenaries. Problem is - the murder doesn't happen until 80 pages from the end. Then there is about 30 pages looking into the murder and then the wrap up. The first 250 pages (book is only 325 pages) is the setup and even that was mind numbing in it's boredom.
I have this categorized under fantasy but it's really just a book about soldiers and nobles. Could be set in europe in the middle ages and be the same book.
I didn't give the book one star mainly because I like the world and I liked some of the characters (sad to say they weren't the main characters).
Feist co-wrote this with Joel Rosenberg so I entirely blame the Rosenberg influence since I really really enjoy Feist's writing. Pretty happy they only wrote this one book together (it is a stand alone novel)
I have been Buddy-Reading this series over the last couple of months with a ‘book-club’ friend who had not read Raymond E. Feist’s work before. As I have been a long-time fan of his work, I have compared it to The Lord of the Rings books but have actually enjoyed this series more. When I mentioned this to my friend, she immediately wanted to read the series, and convinced me to read them with her- not that it was a big ask 😊.
It is an epic fantasy saga- with wonderful world building and scene setting, and dynamic, vivid and detailed descriptions that will transport you right into the story.
Take some time to explore Mr. Feist’s work, I’m sure you won’t be disappointed- and the best part is that all the books are available now to read- no waiting for books to be released! #WINNING