readnqu33n 's review for:

3.5
challenging slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I realized why I am not a fan of fantasy. There are way too many characters and a new world with it's rules to figure out. Reading these books require too much concentration, on my part. I guess this takes the fun out of the story. In this one the author kept introducing new characters just when I was getting used to the characters. The forward and backwards of time was a bit much for me. 

What I could appreciate was how the author brought to the forefront the treatment of women in this culture.