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The Hallowed Hunt (World of the Five Gods, #3)

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by Lois McMaster Bujold (Goodreads Author)

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Do you need to read the other "World of Five Gods" books first?
Rebecca Loos You can pretty much read any book by Ms. McMaster Bujold in any order. Each of her stories can enrich others, but they don't require the others.…moreYou can pretty much read any book by Ms. McMaster Bujold in any order. Each of her stories can enrich others, but they don't require the others.(less)
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Can this book be read as the first one of the saga?
Kostas You can, but you might like it more if you read it later.
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Is there sex or swearing?
Nirkatze The book begins with an investigation into an attempted rape, but there is no other sex in the book. I did not notice an egregious swearing, but I was…moreThe book begins with an investigation into an attempted rape, but there is no other sex in the book. I did not notice an egregious swearing, but I was not paying much attention. I think there might have been some in-world swearing (curses created for the world but not f-word or anything).(less)
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This is clearly marked as Book #1. What are 'the first two books' being refereed to, and why should the precede this book?
Wolfread I have always seen this listed as the third of the trilogy. It was written and published third, but in time-line takes place a bit before the events i…moreI have always seen this listed as the third of the trilogy. It was written and published third, but in time-line takes place a bit before the events in the first book in the trilogy, making it sort of a prequel. All three books are stand-alone works, only very loosely tied together by setting. I have always seen them listed as 1) The Curse of Chalion 2) Paladin of Souls 3) The Halllowed Hunt. I don't think it really matters if this one is considered first or third because it is set a bit apart (earlier) in time from the other two, and is in a different location with different characters.(less)
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Where is the definite placement of this book? I've seen it listed as the first book of the series, and the 3rd book of the series. Curious which one it actually is.
Wolfread This was written and published third, but in the time-frame of the world described, it takes place a bit before the events in "The Curse of Chalion". …moreThis was written and published third, but in the time-frame of the world described, it takes place a bit before the events in "The Curse of Chalion". I have always seen this one listed as the third of the trilogy, but I guess it is now considered a prequel to "The Curse of Chalion". The three books all work as stand-alone books, and are only loosely tied together by setting and occasional brief mentions of characters from the other books. (less)
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