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uhndre's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ronanmcd's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I didn't know. For the most part the book didn't hold my interest, being a travelogue of a world that doesn't exist, as viewed from a boat.
And it has a prophetic feel, a hermit traveller seeks his own redemption, and thereby that of all the world.
But towards the end, I came round.. How strongly must we fight to preserve ourselves in a world that has its magic (culture, diversity, legend, love) taken from it? Can one person going to their very depths hope to save us in a culturally decimated world?
As another reviewer put it, the battle against destructive greed is the motif of our time.
And it has a prophetic feel, a hermit traveller seeks his own redemption, and thereby that of all the world.
But towards the end, I came round.. How strongly must we fight to preserve ourselves in a world that has its magic (culture, diversity, legend, love) taken from it? Can one person going to their very depths hope to save us in a culturally decimated world?
As another reviewer put it, the battle against destructive greed is the motif of our time.
iarinas's review against another edition
4.0
Slow-paced but atmospheric fantasy.
Loved the portrayal of slow development of insanity in the face of isolation, and I once again love how grave the consequences of using certain types of magic are.
Loved the portrayal of slow development of insanity in the face of isolation, and I once again love how grave the consequences of using certain types of magic are.
acuteangles's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
twsnyder08's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
4.0
mattryansol's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-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? No
4.0
hjswinford's review against another edition
4.0
Very enjoyable overall journey. I loved the worldbuilding in this book, though Arren was a less compelling character than others in the series so far. Still greatly enjoyed the book.
pamjohnson01's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
Re-read it. Old favorite.