I'm here to write reviews and chew gum.... and I'm all outta gum....
I'm here to write reviews and chew gum.... and I'm all outta gum....
Member since:14.07.2006
Reviews:8
A workmate of mine lent me the first of these books while I was working in a call centre. I read it at my desk, thinking it would be the usual 'good triumphs over evil' fantasy story, boy was I ever wrong! The story is complex and convoluted, with no two characters having the same motivations or methods. Some want revenge, some power, wealth or just to survive. Plenty of plot takes place behind closed doors - from the readers point of view - making this all the more compelling. You may not know what is going on at some points, but it only makes you want to read it again and try and work out who did what to whom and when! The book changes between character viewpoints, chapter to chapter, generally staying with a 'main cast' of around fifteen to twenty characters, but the writing is devious, bringing in new characters for a chapter or two and then never hearing from them again. You may find your favourite characters absent for a long time before their suprise re-introduction, or a new character appears, only to be brutally murdered after their brief appearence. Unlike many books, in this one anyone can die, wether a surf or a valiant hero - usually betrayed by those they thought of a friends and allies! I heartily recommend this series of books, and can't wait for the next one!
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I think this review is concise and to the point. The book looks interesting and the review is written very well.
HotBabes 16.07.2006 17:34
Sorry for the lower rating but more info would be helpful. An outline of the plot, the characters, does the story flow well or is it hardgoing etc etc. :-)
Advantages: You won't want to stop reading and you will want to read it again. Disadvantages: You shouldn't read it without reading books 1 and 2 first.
Advantages: You won't want to stop reading and you will want to read it again. Disadvantages: You shouldn't read it without reading books 1 and 2 first.
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