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The Darkest Road by Guy Gavriel Kay

_b_a_l_'s review against another edition

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4.0

This rating is from 17 year old me. I don't know what current age me would think. Sometimes current age me is a little jaded and unpleasant :P

8shar8's review against another edition

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5.0

So damn good!

katielj6's review against another edition

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adventurous reflective

4.5

qog's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

elizabetholsson's review against another edition

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5.0

→ 4.5 stars (★★★★.5)

kkxx2's review against another edition

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3.0

Such a waste, such a waste! The first book was mind-blowing, and then the rest of the series goes downhill.

woody_whatley's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

vinnydee's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

ashtardeza's review against another edition

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3.0

I'm feeling conflicted about this book... on one hand, it's grand and epic in scale... and I loved the way the world of Fionavar came to life. Kay lovingly created a world with people you care about...

On the other hand, for me the series seemed too peak in the middle book.. this one seemed more about tying up loose ends in a way that left me feeling unsatisfied. After all this build-up the final battle felt anti-climactic and the way everybody seemed to end up with a new love interest in the end just felt forced.

simmonsmry's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75