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mdegraffe's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
wouterk's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a great read! Abrahams creates a very original world of intriguing politics, intricate relationships and very original magic. A story full with subtlety and complexity, while very easy to follow and read.
I cannot say to much about the story as I will not give spoilers. If you do not want spoilers don't read the summary of the book, here on Goodreads. I think it already gives so much away that you are able to connect yourself in the first chapters.
So the only thing I will say is that this story is set in Saraykeht, a powerful city where a Khai rules. The Khai maintain their power by their poets who control magical creations called Andat. They are mystical, complex. As we follow the perspectives of different key players in Saraykeht (from laborer, to merchant, to poet) an intriguing consipracy unfolds.
Some people call this book a slow read or claim that nothing happens. I would say a lot happens, but the tail very much focuses also on building up the characters and their relationships. Abrahams describes political conflicts and moral dilemma's in the world and weaves them through the relationships that the different characters engage in. The characters and relationships are written with very impressive depth and realism. And still I would say that the plot has a very satisfying ending that ties into it all.
If you're looking for an action-packed, next Red Rising, kind of book, you will not find it here. But if you enjoy fresh worlds, character building, politics and interpersonal dynamics, while also discovering nuggets around a conspiracy - or at least one of these - then this is a book for you.
I cannot say to much about the story as I will not give spoilers. If you do not want spoilers don't read the summary of the book, here on Goodreads. I think it already gives so much away that you are able to connect yourself in the first chapters.
So the only thing I will say is that this story is set in Saraykeht, a powerful city where a Khai rules. The Khai maintain their power by their poets who control magical creations called Andat. They are mystical, complex. As we follow the perspectives of different key players in Saraykeht (from laborer, to merchant, to poet) an intriguing consipracy unfolds.
Some people call this book a slow read or claim that nothing happens. I would say a lot happens, but the tail very much focuses also on building up the characters and their relationships. Abrahams describes political conflicts and moral dilemma's in the world and weaves them through the relationships that the different characters engage in. The characters and relationships are written with very impressive depth and realism. And still I would say that the plot has a very satisfying ending that ties into it all.
If you're looking for an action-packed, next Red Rising, kind of book, you will not find it here. But if you enjoy fresh worlds, character building, politics and interpersonal dynamics, while also discovering nuggets around a conspiracy - or at least one of these - then this is a book for you.
clax19's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
roostershort's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.0
dbrad24's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
tadster20's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
subparcupcake's review against another edition
3.0
Eh.
I liked this just fine. I didn't think it was amazing or anything.. I never felt super connected to the characters, and some down right pissed me off. It was a good story, but it fell a little flat for me I guess. I really wanted to like it more than I did... But it just wasn't happening.
It's still getting three stars though, and I'll likely read the next in the series at some point. I know a lot of people really love the series, so I'm hoping it gets better from here. Hopefully there will be less
I liked this just fine. I didn't think it was amazing or anything.. I never felt super connected to the characters, and some down right pissed me off. It was a good story, but it fell a little flat for me I guess. I really wanted to like it more than I did... But it just wasn't happening.
It's still getting three stars though, and I'll likely read the next in the series at some point. I know a lot of people really love the series, so I'm hoping it gets better from here. Hopefully there will be less
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faithless two timing bitches though.. *stabs Liat in the face*ekortunov's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Intertaining smooth read even though the huge betrayal wasnt handeled very good. Enough to read the next book, but nothing really to remembe
songwind's review against another edition
5.0
A fantasy whose conflicts are political and social rather than physical.
Long Price takes place in a non-specifically Asian themed environment that feels real and rich without being a copy of any historical Earth society.
The story focuses around the andat - ideas given form, volition and power my magi known as poets. The Khaniate cities are the only ones that know the art of binding andat, giving them tremendous military and economic power.
The conflicts in the story are between an andat and his poet. Between a failed poet trainee and the world. Between a foreign trading house and the powerful monopoly the andat has enabled. And between people trying to do what's right in a cold world.
It's difficult to describe this book adequately without giving the story away. I found it enthralling, and Abraham's use of language was excellent.
Long Price takes place in a non-specifically Asian themed environment that feels real and rich without being a copy of any historical Earth society.
The story focuses around the andat - ideas given form, volition and power my magi known as poets. The Khaniate cities are the only ones that know the art of binding andat, giving them tremendous military and economic power.
The conflicts in the story are between an andat and his poet. Between a failed poet trainee and the world. Between a foreign trading house and the powerful monopoly the andat has enabled. And between people trying to do what's right in a cold world.
It's difficult to describe this book adequately without giving the story away. I found it enthralling, and Abraham's use of language was excellent.