3.5 stars“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.”― Mahatma GandhiDon't let my 3.5 rating fool you...this boo...
I'm stuck between 2 and 3 stars. There were some parts of the world I really like, the set up is a good one, and I will read other books by Kay. Yet I never really grabbed onto any of the characters, did not always sympathize with or even understand their goals, and wish the mechanisms of magic were...
This is not a review of this book's quality, or the author's skill, this is just my reaction to it. Which is to say: Gah! Everybody is so! Sad! All the time! But, "No", you say, "not Devin". But he wants to be. He wants to be like the cool kids. The sad! cool kids.And enough with the Death Wheels, a...
Oh, Tigana... there seems to be so much to say about this book!Tigana reminds me of a good bottle of wine. After a few sips, you begin to realize that the flavor is much more complex than you originally thought. Then, you just can't get yourself to stop drinking it, until the next thing you know, yo...
A heavy read fantasy novel of kingdoms, revenge, loyalty, and determination.I had trouble really diving into this book, the writing style manages to be both heavy on history and detail while also liberally filled with obfuscation and hints of what is to be revealed. I enjoyed later parts of the boo...
Wow! A heartbreaking work that could have been twice as long, if I had a say in it. Sure, the style may not be for everyone but if you enjoy Robin Hobb, you'll probably like this as well. The idea is unique, the characters engaging and the ending gets to a whole new level. I am stunned and in love a...
Like Hyperion (which, having read the sequel, I’ve retroactively makde a 5 star book), this book was selected by the Sword and Laser group on goodreads, has been nominated for several awards, and was exceptionally well written. Tigana is about a world similar to 16th century Italy, with many warri...
Of the fantasy novels I've read, only a very few are ones I'd consider real favorites: The Hobbit, Magician: Apprentice, The Name of the Wind, The Last Unicorn, and I think too The Night Angel Trilogy, though for very different reasons.Tigana is easily on this list, but it's more than that. It lives...
Definitely a worthwhile read though a bit of a slog at times. The plot is excellent, the characters intriguing, ambiguous but likeable but there is this issue of pace. There'll be long slow passages with lots of description, sometimes followed by another long passage telling the same thing from a di...
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