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kbeddes's review
4.0
Another great graphic novel story. The action is quick and captivating, I just wish it would all be in one book instead of split up in lots of books.
smlunden's review
3.0
Not as good as the first, but good enough. Waiting for the third to decide on the series.
rosseroo's review
5.0
Book Two of the "Three Thieves" series picks up with our three ex-circus heroes fleeing the capital city of Kingsbridge, where they are wanted for breaking into the royal treasury. It's a dark and stormy knight along the coastal road, and they seek refuge in the barn of the the titular tavern/inn. Others at the inn include its venal owner, his mute downtrodden wife, seagoing smugglers bringing wine in to avoid the queen's tax, a performing magician, a slew of patrons, and eventually, the one-eyed Queen's knight from the first book, along with a bunch of his brethren.
The entire book takes place in the inn over the course of the night, and it's a really clever script, with the heroes in constant jeopardy from the innkeeper and the knights, and the smugglers trying to get paid without drawing attention to themselves. Lots of well-drawn action, clever jokes, and near the end, a few more plot points about the heroine's missing brother and the mysterious tome she carries. The artwork is the perfect balance of bold lines with plenty of expressiveness and background detail, and the colors are well thought out. If, like me, you grew up on Asterix, Tintin, and Dungeons & Dragons, you'll probably really like this.
The entire book takes place in the inn over the course of the night, and it's a really clever script, with the heroes in constant jeopardy from the innkeeper and the knights, and the smugglers trying to get paid without drawing attention to themselves. Lots of well-drawn action, clever jokes, and near the end, a few more plot points about the heroine's missing brother and the mysterious tome she carries. The artwork is the perfect balance of bold lines with plenty of expressiveness and background detail, and the colors are well thought out. If, like me, you grew up on Asterix, Tintin, and Dungeons & Dragons, you'll probably really like this.
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