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As it starts getting really cold outdoors, and as the snow starts to come down and actually stick, I always seem to get the urge to read a good, swashbuckling novel. Swords. Trickery. Escapades. Love affairs. These are the things that keep me warm as the weather changes. A big mug of hot tea and an adventure story are all I really ask.
This year the best choice was The Prisoner of Zenda. Surprisingly as I read and began to understood the plot, the first thing to come to mind was the 1993 film wit ...more
This year the best choice was The Prisoner of Zenda. Surprisingly as I read and began to understood the plot, the first thing to come to mind was the 1993 film wit ...more
Mannered, idealistic and at times uses language in a stilted and unrealistic way (most human beings do not speak in complete paragraphs but the Victorians don't admit this) but despite these flaws a wonderful story that inspired its own genre (not to mention several sequels because the villain almost stole the show!), of which one of my favorites is Conford's A Royal Pain.
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Another pick from my grandfather's collection of elderly popular fiction. Lots of swashbuckling manly men and sweet, passive, not very bright women. Except, of course, for the villain's mistress, who has a cool head and a taste for intrigue. It seems to be the rule in 19th century fiction that the only interesting women are those with loose morals.
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If you enjoyed A College of Magics, you should read this book if you haven't. It will enhance your re-reading. But even if you aren't the sort of person who re-reads, the resonances between Stevermer's book and this one will make the journey enjoyable for you.
It's also pleasant to read on its own, despite being a bit bloodthirsty in places. If you like to read (especially fantasy fiction), you will probably enjoy this book.
Side note: there's a reason I try to read the oldest edition of a book th ...more
It's also pleasant to read on its own, despite being a bit bloodthirsty in places. If you like to read (especially fantasy fiction), you will probably enjoy this book.
Side note: there's a reason I try to read the oldest edition of a book th ...more
Swashbuckling derring-do, doppelgangers, palace intrigue and star-crossed love. Fabulous.
An adventure story dragged down by unbelievable characters and the silliest of self-indulgent plots.
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