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Tigana has been one of my favorite fantasy books since the first time I read it fifteen or more years ago.
It has far more depth than most fantasy books, both in the the complexity of the characters it presents and in the politics of the world that it presents. But that depth doesn't in any way hinder the main plot. For all the darkness and sadness the book somehow remains a light read.
At it's core the book's plot turns on two things: pride and memory. Guy Gavriel Kay gives us example after examp ...more
It has far more depth than most fantasy books, both in the the complexity of the characters it presents and in the politics of the world that it presents. But that depth doesn't in any way hinder the main plot. For all the darkness and sadness the book somehow remains a light read.
At it's core the book's plot turns on two things: pride and memory. Guy Gavriel Kay gives us example after examp ...more
This was a tough one for me because there are parts of this book that I really, really liked. There were moments that were beauitful, characters I liked and a plot line that was facinating. BUT. I don't even know how to explain how frustrated I am with this book. Part 1 got me, I was hooked, so excited to really get to know the characters understand them, move on with them and then part 2 comes and it is someone else, retelling parts of the story I already know adding details that frankly I didn
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Really really loved this story. It weaves so many issues in such a elegant way. Great characters on all sides. Highly recommend.
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