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This is the debut novel of Mark Lawrence. I’ve seen it on the
shelves of bookstores and on Amazon for a while now, floating around my recommendation lists. I haven’t been that interested in it. The hooded man with sword cover has been done to death, and it sure as hell didn’t shout out to me “Read me, I’m awesome.” When the Best of 2011 lists started showing up and most had Prince of Thorns on it, I decided it should be worth my while.
Boy, am I lucky I listened to myself.
The setting of Prince of ...more
shelves of bookstores and on Amazon for a while now, floating around my recommendation lists. I haven’t been that interested in it. The hooded man with sword cover has been done to death, and it sure as hell didn’t shout out to me “Read me, I’m awesome.” When the Best of 2011 lists started showing up and most had Prince of Thorns on it, I decided it should be worth my while.
Boy, am I lucky I listened to myself.
The setting of Prince of ...more
The main reason I picked up Prince of Thorns was because I heard it was getting such mixed reviews. Readers either love it or loathe it, and some were getting quite vocal about hating it. Naturally, my curiosity was piqued. Now, finally, I’ve read it, and I can say it’s not the fantasy novel I expected. But it’s a helluva lot more, and then some, and I’ve joined the legions of Mark Lawrence fans who’re going to sing Jorg’s praises.
In short, Prince Jorg watched his mother raped, and then both his ...more
In short, Prince Jorg watched his mother raped, and then both his ...more
A brilliantly written dark fantasy with some unexpected twists. Highly recommended, but not for the squeamish. Read full review here
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