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aga_acrobat's review against another edition
4.0
"And thus I learned the difference between a skill and a calling."
Just imagine. Being good, really good at something. And everybody thinks so, and they applaud you for being so very good at it. And everytime someone asks you to perform your feats, you feel like throwing up. Yeah...
Just imagine. Being good, really good at something. And everybody thinks so, and they applaud you for being so very good at it. And everytime someone asks you to perform your feats, you feel like throwing up. Yeah...
neglet's review against another edition
Probably my favorite in the whole series, as it starts with Pen being thrown into a dark pit, only to find even more trouble once he gets out of it. The other characters are quite intriguing, including potential love interest Nikys, and the pace of the story is satisfying.
adru's review against another edition
Huvitav, lugedes oli lihtsalt tore, aga nyyd, kui paar päeva on möödas, tundub väga hea.
maria_pulver's review against another edition
5.0
The series continues with the mix of irony and good sense it started. Lots of allusions to Bujold’s other books - and in a good way too.
thorngil45's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
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
4.25
batesbarb's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
chirson's review against another edition
5.0
Might be my favourite Penric yet. It was unputdownable, had great emotional resonance and a dash of both romance and humour. I am torn between reading the rest right away and trying to keep some for later.
emilyplun's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
Definitely the least gripping of this series so far, but still not bad