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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
2.5 stars. It wasn't a bad book, but I felt it... lacking in places. I wasn't really drawn in to it.
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
adventurous
inspiring
medium-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:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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:
No
first 50 pages were slow, but then i was hooked. i love cazaril, and what his perspective offers. he’s so genuine, and it’s cool to see someone who has knowledge/maturity show his perspective on things. it felt really genuine and heart warming, but also had some cool world building and the pacing felt good. loved it!
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Misogyny
adventurous
medium-paced
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Purchased this book through a Humble e-book bundle. What a great way to discover new authors. It was an additionally pleasant surprise for me to learn Lois McMaster Bujold is from Minneapolis.
I really enjoyed the Curse of Chalion. In some ways, it fits its genre and is a very fun enjoyable read. What stood out to me was the way in which concepts of honor were framed through the lens of truth, responsibility and accountability rather than the more traditional lens of justice, vindication and loyalty.
I realized upon finishing that this is the first book in a series. I plan to check out the next book, Paladin of Souls.
I really enjoyed the Curse of Chalion. In some ways, it fits its genre and is a very fun enjoyable read. What stood out to me was the way in which concepts of honor were framed through the lens of truth, responsibility and accountability rather than the more traditional lens of justice, vindication and loyalty.
I realized upon finishing that this is the first book in a series. I plan to check out the next book, Paladin of Souls.
Има повече в тази книга, отколкото изглежда на повърхността. Изглежда като доста обичайно фентъзи, като извадено от Мидкемия или Средната Земя и през първите стотина страници определено е такова, че и по-зле. Само че с развиването на действието, някак подробностите почват да изпъкват, да се навързват една с друга, и да стават по-интересни от самото действие. Историята ме погълна и се радвам, че имах възможността да я прочета.
So good. Great characters, high drama, internal consistency. Lois McMaster Bujold is awesome.