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Another great story by Kay
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Oh, I loved this book! It’s told in such an interesting way—partly by an unknown narrator who offers philosophical insights and social commentary, partly in first person by characters in the book, and partly in third person but from the POV of various characters, frequently Lenia and Rafel, but others as well, both major and minor actors in the events of this story. Kay’s prose is a delight!
And the story itself? Intrigue around politics and religion, but also personal conflicts and growth a ...more
Oh, I loved this book! It’s told in such an interesting way—partly by an unknown narrator who offers philosophical insights and social commentary, partly in first person by characters in the book, and partly in third person but from the POV of various characters, frequently Lenia and Rafel, but others as well, both major and minor actors in the events of this story. Kay’s prose is a delight!
And the story itself? Intrigue around politics and religion, but also personal conflicts and growth a ...more
Guy Gavriel Kay is a very talented writer. His prose is poetic and his story weaving ability is wonderful. However, he introduces so many characters that it becomes difficult to sort out who is whom, apart from a half dozen main characters, despite the short character guide at the beginning.
The story takes place in an imaginary world that is much like the Middle East of years ago. We follow Rafel ben Natan and Nadia who is called Lenia. Rafel is a merchant who travels widely and Lenia, an escape ...more
The story takes place in an imaginary world that is much like the Middle East of years ago. We follow Rafel ben Natan and Nadia who is called Lenia. Rafel is a merchant who travels widely and Lenia, an escape ...more
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