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mario_g's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I didn't think I was, nor think I am still, into the more political side of stories but nevertheless I found these books (so far) thrilling.
If you are into political fantasy you shall enjoy this imensely.
If not, I'd still say give it a try.
This trilogy also touches upon religion and tradition, the perspectives of people from different backgrounds, compassion and romanctic relationships among other things.
Greatly done.
If you are into political fantasy you shall enjoy this imensely.
If not, I'd still say give it a try.
This trilogy also touches upon religion and tradition, the perspectives of people from different backgrounds, compassion and romanctic relationships among other things.
Greatly done.
wvlatea's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
rbrodeur's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ob1wan07's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.5
blaauwklavertje's review against another edition
5.0
Wat een karakters, wat een plot! Op meerdere momenten in dit boek heb ik tranen over mijn wangen voelen glijden. Tranen van vreugde en verdriet. De plot is zo enorm meeslepend en absoluut uniek. De wereld is zo geloofwaardig en de verhaallijnen enorm goed uitgewerkt. Ik ben nog helemaal in extase. In dit boek speelt Kevin, een slaaf uit Midkemia een belangrijke rol en door zijn aanwezigheid worden de verschillen tussen de Tsurani en de Midkemiërs duidelijk gemaakt zonder dat het droog vertelt wordt. Ook een aantal karakers uit andere families worden belicht en de ingewikkelde en dodelijke politiek wordt in al haar facetten uit de doeken gedaan zonder dat het ook maar één moment verveelt. Waarschijnlijk omdat het in feite een verkapte vorm van oorlogsvoeren is. Wat een vaart zit er in dit boek. Het ene complot volgt het andere op en is dan weer een klein onderdeel van een groter complot wat bedoelt is om het nog groter complot te beïnvloeden. Volg je het nog? Ondanks die complexiteit is het verhaal zeer goed leesbaar en wordt je meegesleurd in een alles-of-niets poging om te overleven en een keizerrijk voor een burgeroorlog te behoeden.
Ik ben wel benieuwd naar het derde boek. Dit boek eindigt namelijk in een prachtig afgewerkt einde, dus ik weet niet zo goed wat ik nu van dat derde boek kan verwachten. Maar daar zal ik zo wel achter komen.
Ik ben wel benieuwd naar het derde boek. Dit boek eindigt namelijk in een prachtig afgewerkt einde, dus ik weet niet zo goed wat ik nu van dat derde boek kan verwachten. Maar daar zal ik zo wel achter komen.
sillyfroggy's review against another edition
5.0
Not quite as good as the first one but still loved it. This is about my 20th re-read though.
brogdahl's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
wgsaraband's review against another edition
3.0
The book departed from its predecessor in a way that didn't really click with me, and I found myself so bored halfway through that I decided to put it aside.
ally_b_reads's review against another edition
tense
slow-paced
4.5
4.5 stars. I have been meaning to get to this sequel for over a year now, but was put off by how long it was. I needn't have worried; despite being over 700 pages (e-book version), Servant of the Empire was just as full as political intrigue, spying, and intensity as its predecessor.
This was definitely a slow and plodding narrative, focusing again on political machinations, but I found it effective in building tension. When will the Minwanabi act? Will Kevin's/Keyoke's/Nacoya's misgivings come to fruition? Will Mara back herself out the the corner a hasty move finds her in? Will Kevin's outlandish ideas work?
The character work is so beautifully done; you can't help but root for Mara and her retinue in the Game of Council. Each time her feud with the Minwanabi comes to a head, you will find yourself glued to the book, rooting for Mara even when things seem hopeless. I also found myself enjoying Kevin's point of view and learning more about Feist's other world, Midkemia (now I have to go and read all the Riftwar books).Please tell me Kevin comes back. Not for any love-triangle like reasons. I just like his character and really enjoyed his relationship with Mara .
This was definitely a slow and plodding narrative, focusing again on political machinations, but I found it effective in building tension. When will the Minwanabi act? Will Kevin's/Keyoke's/Nacoya's misgivings come to fruition? Will Mara back herself out the the corner a hasty move finds her in? Will Kevin's outlandish ideas work?
The character work is so beautifully done; you can't help but root for Mara and her retinue in the Game of Council. Each time her feud with the Minwanabi comes to a head, you will find yourself glued to the book, rooting for Mara even when things seem hopeless. I also found myself enjoying Kevin's point of view and learning more about Feist's other world, Midkemia (now I have to go and read all the Riftwar books).