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I listened to this one on audio book, read by Rosmund Pike. I enjoyed it although I thought it seemed somewhat disjointed at times, with some scenes/themes/plot strands under-developed and some sudden switches of scene. I found out why at the end when the narrator informed me it was abridged... I suspect whoever abridged it went a few steps too far. The story of Tessia, who helps her healer father but who discovers she has magic ability interested me, as did the story of Stara, the woman who, ha
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The Magician's Apprentice weaves interesting characters amongst fully formed backdrops with a language that allows the tale to unfurl effortlessly. There is plenty of intrigue and drama to kick the story off, however, things then slow right down and although I enjoyed the scenery, I needed some more action. True fantasy buffs will love this one, it is in the tradition of high fantasy quite a long story that takes plenty of time to world-build. I blame my own impatient nature for skimming a lot o
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