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A review by mdking
Red Seas Under Red Skies by Scott Lynch
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I don't normally love sea faring adventues, or pirate tales, but I did enjoy this one. I love Jon and Locke. The story was good.
In some ways, the story improved on the first one. Fewer homophobic slurs for one. There were also powerful emotive moments throughout this book and I thought the worls building was much better.
On the other hand, the novel had pacing issues. Long scenes that added nothing to the story (e.g. Dangling off a cliff with a robber above them!) The portrayal of women continues to be poor: in most cases plot devices rather than 3D characters.
Overall a good read. Not sure how quick I'll be to read the next one.
In some ways, the story improved on the first one. Fewer homophobic slurs for one. There were also powerful emotive moments throughout this book and I thought the worls building was much better.
On the other hand, the novel had pacing issues. Long scenes that added nothing to the story (e.g. Dangling off a cliff with a robber above them!) The portrayal of women continues to be poor: in most cases plot devices rather than 3D characters.
Overall a good read. Not sure how quick I'll be to read the next one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Drug use