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Short stories or novellas turn out to be the format of choice. Obvious in hindsight, as it means that Oron can't spend _too_ much time ruminating.
The sense you get is that Oron--contrast to Conan--is extremely reasonable, introverted even. His initial assessment of city life is specific and nuanced and he returns to it frequently.
If there is a weakness to these stories, it is the impression in many that Oron serves as witness to events rather than initiator. He is frequently a detached observer, ...more
The sense you get is that Oron--contrast to Conan--is extremely reasonable, introverted even. His initial assessment of city life is specific and nuanced and he returns to it frequently.
If there is a weakness to these stories, it is the impression in many that Oron serves as witness to events rather than initiator. He is frequently a detached observer, ...more
Solid 4 star effort by Smith on the final Oron book. I really enjoyed how this book consisted of 5short stories. It was the only book in the series that wasn’t a novel, but I felt it really helped fill in the gaps of a young Oron learning the ways of life in the cities and other parts of Attluma. The character and landscape are perfect for shorts.
Unfortunately, the last in the very fine Oron series.
Feb 28, 2015
Frankie Roxx
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Richard
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Colin Leidner
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