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ar2chn30713 's review for:
Silverthorn
by Raymond E. Feist
I find it very hard to believe that Feist is either ignorant of women or does not feel as though they have a place in modern fantasy. Even Tolkien, who wrote over 50 years ago, was able to include women in a dynamic role within the context of his tale.
SIlverthorn is an extended Sleeping Beauty tale that moves the storyline started in Magician: Apprentice forward. The "enemy" storyline is compelling but the Arutha and his band of brothers encounters little fallout from their quest.
However, the biggest drawback to this book are the women, as you have dead moms, sleeping brides, silent helpmeets and at the worst, a silent child who only speaks through the minds of others. This is jarring to me and made me feel as though I was reading a script to a bad action movie. I enjoy the character of Jimmy, because he is entertaining.
I will continue this series because, against all odds, I find the worldbuilding and magic systems interesting. I also know that Janny Wurts co-authored some of the later books and I am interested in looking into them.
SIlverthorn is an extended Sleeping Beauty tale that moves the storyline started in Magician: Apprentice forward. The "enemy" storyline is compelling but the Arutha and his band of brothers encounters little fallout from their quest.
However, the biggest drawback to this book are the women, as you have dead moms, sleeping brides, silent helpmeets and at the worst, a silent child who only speaks through the minds of others. This is jarring to me and made me feel as though I was reading a script to a bad action movie. I enjoy the character of Jimmy, because he is entertaining.
I will continue this series because, against all odds, I find the worldbuilding and magic systems interesting. I also know that Janny Wurts co-authored some of the later books and I am interested in looking into them.