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A review by mjfmjfmjf
Penric's Fox by Lois McMaster Bujold
4.0
A re-read. A murder mystery, with multiple magic systems and hierarchies. This had some flow problems at the beginning. And perhaps some hints of character development that just didn't happen. But very readable, if not always pleasant - again murder. We are starting to develop a rich set of side characters, which is something I generally appreciate in a series. It might be nice to see Penric having some sort of romantic interest or even interactions with family members. 4 of 5.
A better read than the second novella, though not as good as the first. The larger cast helped. As did the slightly different setting, though really we don't see that setting as all that distinct of a place. But the larger cast helps, and the larger world leaks through. As always a simple breezy style. Sure it's a murder mystery but one with interesting magic. 4 of 5.
A better read than the second novella, though not as good as the first. The larger cast helped. As did the slightly different setting, though really we don't see that setting as all that distinct of a place. But the larger cast helps, and the larger world leaks through. As always a simple breezy style. Sure it's a murder mystery but one with interesting magic. 4 of 5.