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3.39 AVERAGE
3.39 AVERAGE
Did not finish. The tone was to negative for my liking.
This is probably the weakest book in the entire series so far. The characters were indistinguishable and forgettable. The story was very slow to get started and the conclusion was rushed and unsatisfying.
Ever since finding a copy of Magician on audiobook, I have been on a mission to read this series in full but hopefully in chronological order; this is much easier said than done, though.
Legends Of The Riftwar is a 3 book series written with various others that just adds flavour to the original series.
I had a few problems with this story; pull up a seat and let me tell you why!
This novel follows three mercenaries who work together as a group; they get snowed in while on their latest mission and then fate conspires to see them become embroiled in city politics as the nobles vie for the Earldom or Dukedom.
Firstly, there are no known characters, other than the discussion between the Dukes in the prologue, so we get to figure out how this story actually fits into the main. Second, the title should have been something else instead since the Murder in question only happens near the end of the book although we have been expecting it since the beginning. Thirdly, I don't see the point of this story, at all.
That being said, I did enjoy the story even though I could have gone without reading it.
Legends Of The Riftwar is a 3 book series written with various others that just adds flavour to the original series.
I had a few problems with this story; pull up a seat and let me tell you why!
This novel follows three mercenaries who work together as a group; they get snowed in while on their latest mission and then fate conspires to see them become embroiled in city politics as the nobles vie for the Earldom or Dukedom.
Firstly, there are no known characters, other than the discussion between the Dukes in the prologue, so we get to figure out how this story actually fits into the main. Second, the title should have been something else instead since the Murder in question only happens near the end of the book although we have been expecting it since the beginning. Thirdly, I don't see the point of this story, at all.
That being said, I did enjoy the story even though I could have gone without reading it.
I usually treat myself to a Raymond E. Feist when I want fun, fast paced adventure. This book did not deliver. It is co-written, so sorry Joel Rosenburg, but I am blaming you since you are the only new thing in the equation here. It seems that the majority of the book was background with all the (minimal) action happening in the last few chapters. It was ok, but I read it every night to get through it rather than because I really wanted to pick it up again.
Better than I am finding the serpentwar saga currently. Perfect pacing, little tidbits here and there to let those who pay attention to what is going on.
Started off better than the last one of this series but the ending was really bleh to me. Weakest of Feist/Riftwar for me so far. 3.5 rounded down.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Why Raymond E. Feist allows his name to be put on this pile is beyond me. The nicest thing I can say about it is, Joel Rosenberg is no Agatha Christie.
This could have been a really interesting read in the hands of a better writer. As it is, we get 4/5 of a story with verbose exposition that is repeated ad nauseam, inconsistent characterization of the three main characters, and thin, blink and you'll miss it, motivations for murder that doesn't happen until the last 30 or so pages of the book. The big sit down at the end was poorly written and stupid. The fact that none of the three could figure out the victims had to have been drugged before being murdered, until they drank said wine, just made me groan in frustration.
This was a plot-driven shitstorm of stupidity. So why did I finish it? Let's just say, I read it so you won't have to.
This could have been a really interesting read in the hands of a better writer. As it is, we get 4/5 of a story with verbose exposition that is repeated ad nauseam, inconsistent characterization of the three main characters, and thin, blink and you'll miss it, motivations for murder that doesn't happen until the last 30 or so pages of the book. The big sit down at the end was poorly written and stupid. The fact that none of the three could figure out the victims had to have been drugged before being murdered, until they drank said wine, just made me groan in frustration.
This was a plot-driven shitstorm of stupidity. So why did I finish it? Let's just say, I read it so you won't have to.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Blood, Murder
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No