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A review by stephilica
Jango by William Nicholson
I don't think I've been so conflicted on a novel for a while!
On the one hand, it's well-written, and I like the world. The new character Echo Kittle is also such a wonderful addition that I feel partially cheated she wasn't in the first book. I loved the constant reminder that she failed a test of moral character, and that it leaves such a lasting impression on her for the rest of the book. Nicholson's punchy, vivid prose returns but this time it paints mood more than setting. In particular, we get more of Morning Star's empath powers, which are sometimes shorthand for how other characters are feeling.
On the other hand, all the main characters appear to have which was... a choice. Seeker strongly reminded me of Rand in "The Dragon Reborn" and "The Path of Daggers" (Wheel of Time III and VIII, respectively). Surely something *bad* will come of Seeker's attitude ? Surely Morning Star and Wildman's choices to will lead to consequences?
The main antagonist of this book is handily resolved within the page count but you can see the set-up for Book III. It's not a terrible structure but I am aching for some answers! I was also surprised by how the Nom, which appeared to be mostly Abrahamic in the last book, suddenly took on a more Taoistic atmosphere in this novel.
Still, good characters, great setting, compelling plot. I eagerly await the series conclusion, and perhaps my discomfort about some specific plot points will no longer be an issue with the retrospection that the final installment will give.
On the one hand, it's well-written, and I like the world. The new character Echo Kittle is also such a wonderful addition that I feel partially cheated she wasn't in the first book. I loved the constant reminder that she failed a test of moral character, and that it leaves such a lasting impression on her for the rest of the book. Nicholson's punchy, vivid prose returns but this time it paints mood more than setting. In particular, we get more of Morning Star's empath powers, which are sometimes shorthand for how other characters are feeling.
On the other hand, all the main characters appear to have
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separate psychotic breaksSpoiler
and weird thrill for murdering the Savanters, even if they are pure evilSpoiler
brainwash a bunch of Spikers to create an armyThe main antagonist of this book is handily resolved within the page count but you can see the set-up for Book III. It's not a terrible structure but I am aching for some answers! I was also surprised by how the Nom, which appeared to be mostly Abrahamic in the last book, suddenly took on a more Taoistic atmosphere in this novel.
Still, good characters, great setting, compelling plot. I eagerly await the series conclusion, and perhaps my discomfort about some specific plot points will no longer be an issue with the retrospection that the final installment will give.