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A review by kidgoldenarm
The Riddle-Master of Hed by Patricia A. McKillip
3.0
The prose and craftsmanship in this work are wonderful.
The world is well built, and its magic and cultures are a breath of fresh air. The characters are a bit sparse, but the protagonist is well-rounded, if a bit flat.
The plot structure and the cliff-hanger ending were the biggest problems with this book.
The reluctance of the hero and the abrupt ending was really frustrating to say the least.
Worth the read for its originality and the wordcraft at work here. But unless you are willing to commit to reading the rest of this series from the get go (I believe the 2nd book is already out). I would have to recommend a pass.
If you are a completist, knock yourself out.
The world is well built, and its magic and cultures are a breath of fresh air. The characters are a bit sparse, but the protagonist is well-rounded, if a bit flat.
The plot structure and the cliff-hanger ending were the biggest problems with this book.
The reluctance of the hero and the abrupt ending was really frustrating to say the least.
Worth the read for its originality and the wordcraft at work here. But unless you are willing to commit to reading the rest of this series from the get go (I believe the 2nd book is already out). I would have to recommend a pass.
If you are a completist, knock yourself out.