By: T.N. Tobias
<p>I'm still flabbergasted that people talk about this book so glowingly. I wonder if someone switched out the innards of the massive library hardback I read with some demented fan fiction...
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<p><span style="font-family: verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">...whether <strong><em>they're</em></strong> to my taste or not.</span></p>...
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<p>I really enjoyed the book, but I wouldn't say it was perfect. My biggest complaint wasn't the lack of an overarching plot, but rather the depiction of Kvothe. It's just all a bit cliche --...
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<p>Also, just as a complete fantasy geek, I love seeing nifty new takes on magic, especially when they aren't hammered into your head with chapters full of exposition. The world-building in this...
View ArticleBy: Sensawunda
<p>I do think it's as close to perfect as a fantasy book can get. Kvothe is engaging and has as many facets as a cut diamond. The world is unique and well-developed, and the magic system is...
View ArticleBy: Roddy Reta
<p>This book was simply a pleasure to read. Some books have technical flaws, but simply work as great storytelling. This is one of them. Reminded me of the pure fun I had reading David...
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By: Paul (@princejvstin)
Thanks, Clifton. I recall our twitter and email comments while you were reading the book, so I was looking forward to your final thoughts with interest. You did not disappoint.
View ArticleBy: hearthesea
<p>I agree with Dave in regard to Kvothe's character. (In fact, it feels even more problematic in the sequel.) I enjoyed the book, but I couldn't really connect properly to any of the characters....
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By: Clifton Hill
Thanks for the comments, everyone. Sorry for the late reply. @T.N. Tobias – Strange how everyone’s taste can be so substantially different, right? It’s all subjective. I’ll admit that the ending of the...
View ArticleBy: Mark Lord
I read the review above with interest. I am currently just over half way through this title, which I thought I was going to enjoy – certainly the first quarter or so of the book was very promising...
View ArticleBy: Melanie
I haven’t finished it yet, but I’m glad to see that the beginning is described as “slow.” That lets me know I should stick it out. I’m listening to the audiobook, and was excited to get ahold of a book...
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