A review by leitnerkev
The Killing God by Stephen R. Donaldson

challenging mysterious tense slow-paced

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

1.0

I think Story Graph needs to add a few adjectives at the top for this one - "frustrating" would be a good one to start. Honestly, I think SRD is punking us all with this series. The first book was full of cliches and immature writing and unlikable characters and an oversimplified plot. The second book spun its wheels to the point that nothing happens for 700 pages. Finally, this one, the one which could have redeemed all that, teased and feinted, and ultimately ground to a halt. Not to mention, the names of these characters? Are they a joke? Is it some meta reference I'm not getting? King Smegin? Belleger and Amica? Are we expected to call out the obvious references and feel like we're in on the joke or is he just punking everyone?