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The Hallowed Hunt by Lois McMaster Bujold

3 reviews

batesbarb's review

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adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This is definitely my least favorite of the Challion novels. I'm getting a little tired of the POV male character who is in love with a much younger woman over whom he has power, but somehow, it's fine (seriously 2/3 in this series). Also, given when I'm reading this (late 2023), the way the book approaches colonialism, indigenous religious traditions and resistance to colonizing powers felt... outdated and clumsy to say the least. Even with that, the story is well-constructed with really compelling twists and a steady, propulsive momentum. I do wish I had completed my tour through the world of the Five Gods on a different book, but I'm glad to have taken the trip. 
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sylda's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This is the book in the World of the Five Gods I like the least, it is just so dense.
My tip to people that like LMB's other work and are struggling to get through this one, is to just keep plodding on until you get to the part with the ice bear, that's when it starts to speed up.
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dksmith's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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