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The atomic components of the book are completely predictable. A clever rogue is rousted from his lover's bed by jackbooted thugs in order to perform a dangerous task on behalf of the head of the city's underworld (who lives in the sewers...the cost of real estate must be murderous). He has a Fahfrd-and-Grey-Mouser relationship with a fellow rogue, and they both have deep dark secrets of obvious plot hook material.
But despite being composed of extremely recognizable and well-worn pieces, and desp ...more
But despite being composed of extremely recognizable and well-worn pieces, and desp ...more
Enjoyed it from the beginning. The two main characters, Davin Anane and Goran One-Eye, are similar to Lieber's Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser. There is a bit of humor to the story but it reads like you would imagine a sword and sorcery or heroic fantasy story would. There is action, sex, loot and magic galore. Plus it has eight sequels. The biggest downside is finding all the titles in paperback. Thankfully because of ebooks you never have to hunt them down.
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