by Guy Gavriel Kay
Oh wow, what a story, what a book. I think this would be a book that would be enjoyed by anyone who enjoys historical fiction, not just people who enjoy fantasy (in ways it may appeal more to historical fiction fans). With a complex world, well thought out characters (could have done with a little...
A Song for Arbonne. “Damn glad to meet you, Mr Kay. We seem to have been traveling separate avenues until now. Do you mind if I tag along for awhile?” I am giving this one a 4-Star slap on the back, admiring some fine wordsmithing and in the expectation that I will enjoy other books by GGK. I was o...
I recently re-read this book as an audio on Audible.com. It was a very good performance by voice actor Euan Morton - and included singing. This book focuses on the troubadour element of culture and history shaping. Blase is the estranged son of one of the leading families of austere, God fearing la...
A Song for Arbonne is a lovely book, and Kay is on his way to becoming one of my favorite fantasy authors. The book focuses on the conflict between Arbonne (inspired by Provence, with a troubadour culture and a goddess and women in some powerful positions) and northern Gorhaut (a warrior-based cultu...
4.5 stars
What can I say about this book? This is one of those when they say if I could give ten stars, I would. Kay is one of those writers which emotional hold over me seems to only grow with every book I read. Well, I did not like his last book much but it is only in comparison with all others which I ador...
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