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benlundns's review against another edition
5.0
This triad, of which this book is the first, seems to not actually exist as far as I have been able to tell. The only way I found copies was through used book sales over the years. But dang, this first book sets it off with a bang. The story is told almost entirely in flashbacks from different characters, and while it seems like it would get old quick, it's really very enjoyable. A staple of the wild card books is "running into" characters we've met before, while also meeting new people. And the series unfolds like a map, each time we meet someone, we learn a little more of their backstory, a previously unknown facet of their personality. I loved it, I can't wait to dive into the next one and see what happens next. Since only three books were published under the Baen books banner, I know it's likely nothing will conclude until the last book in the series, but I can't wait to see what happens next.
rho21's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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