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A review by christinecc
The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Another strong book start to 2022.
"The Blacktongue Thief" could have been such a paint-by-numbers medievalesque high fantasy with dirty taverns, high sea adventures, monster hordes, some vague or specific magic system, and thieves' guilds to boot. Instead, it is ALL of that, but made compelling with its characters and narrative voice. Well done, Buehlman. Can't wait for the sequel.
Recommended if you enjoy fantasy with characters that both are and aren't larger than life, a masterclass as making exposition & worldbuilding enjoyable, and an incredibly compelling first-person POV narrator.
"The Blacktongue Thief" could have been such a paint-by-numbers medievalesque high fantasy with dirty taverns, high sea adventures, monster hordes, some vague or specific magic system, and thieves' guilds to boot. Instead, it is ALL of that, but made compelling with its characters and narrative voice. Well done, Buehlman. Can't wait for the sequel.
Recommended if you enjoy fantasy with characters that both are and aren't larger than life, a masterclass as making exposition & worldbuilding enjoyable, and an incredibly compelling first-person POV narrator.