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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
The King's Buccaneer is yet more proof as to why Raymond E. Feist has quickly become one of my favourite authors. I can't even begin to comprehend the amount of world building and how intricately all the different plots - both within this book and from others - blend together such a gripping story. I've been introduced to and fallen in love with some new characters, had to say goodbye to some old favourites, and have been left on the edge of my seat wanting to know what happens next in the Riftwar Cycle.
There are a lot of basic elements in this that mirror the previous book, Prince of the Blood, but it's also vastly different and stands independently from that story. Nicholas is by far my favourite of Arutha's sons, and I absolutely loved every page of his adventure. I didn't realise just how much I enjoy pirate stories until reading this, as Feist once again delivered fantastic fight scenes, atmosphere and drama, brilliant characters, and a compelling story all set against the backdrop of a ship at sea.
Yet again, I adored seeing more of the world and being introduced to new places and cities. It was a tad confusing at times, but I soon fell into Novindus just as I previously fell into Crydee, Krondor, and Kesh. The sheer scope of Midkemia (and Kelewan) will never fail to astound me, and I'm excited to see where we go next when I pick up another book from Feist.
I really cannot praise this world, this series, this book, and this author enough. I cannot wait to read more.
There are a lot of basic elements in this that mirror the previous book, Prince of the Blood, but it's also vastly different and stands independently from that story. Nicholas is by far my favourite of Arutha's sons, and I absolutely loved every page of his adventure. I didn't realise just how much I enjoy pirate stories until reading this, as Feist once again delivered fantastic fight scenes, atmosphere and drama, brilliant characters, and a compelling story all set against the backdrop of a ship at sea.
Yet again, I adored seeing more of the world and being introduced to new places and cities. It was a tad confusing at times, but I soon fell into Novindus just as I previously fell into Crydee, Krondor, and Kesh. The sheer scope of Midkemia (and Kelewan) will never fail to astound me, and I'm excited to see where we go next when I pick up another book from Feist.
I really cannot praise this world, this series, this book, and this author enough. I cannot wait to read more.
Solid book, feels more on an even playing field with what I expect when I pick up one of his books. I was a little disappointed when I read it and didn't get to follow the same characters from the first book in the series. That being said the characters in this book are immensely more likeable from the get go with a wonderful amount of growth that they go through. The stakes are considerably higher in this book than the one before, and I love the use of Pug as deus ex machina. Really the only thing holding this back from a 5 star review is the fact that there is no other books to follow these characters with.
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I think I am running out of reviews for fantasy books that pretty much consist of "I liked but didn't love it." This is better written than most of the ones I've been writing about, and the plot at least takes the quest of a motley crew someplace reasonably new, but at its heart, it's another "unlikely companions go on a quest for something." Again, if I hadn't read so much fantasy recently, that would roll off my back.
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Note: The rest of this review has been withdrawn due to the changes in Goodreads policy and enforcement. You can read why I came to this decision here.
In the meantime, you can read the entire review at Smorgasbook