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It's a two novel omnibus. Terrific entertainment. A mostly light, Low Fantasy series. I was a bit iffy on the first novel but by the end of the second I was completely won over. I'm pleased there are more volumes to read.
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This book had been on my list for ages and as I'm half way through a grimdark series I thought I'd get some lighter fantasy to read.
Must say that it was a great decision. The two books that comprise this volume are the beginning of a six book (three volume) series with the lead characters of Hadrian and Royce. Initially they seemed fairly stereotypical fantasy chracters, one larger warrior type, the other dark assassin type. As thieves they have a very Fafhrd and Grey Mouser air to them, and as ...more
Must say that it was a great decision. The two books that comprise this volume are the beginning of a six book (three volume) series with the lead characters of Hadrian and Royce. Initially they seemed fairly stereotypical fantasy chracters, one larger warrior type, the other dark assassin type. As thieves they have a very Fafhrd and Grey Mouser air to them, and as ...more
It took "book one" and "book two" quite seriously, so it was basically its own sequel wrapped up on one novel. I liked the characters, but would have liked to see more build/development early. I actually thought the second part did a better job of that. Good story overall. The secondary characters were all interesting, which helps.
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