Natasha R. (yukinakid) - , reviewed on 8/2/2009 + 42 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

This was suggested strongly to me and I'm so glad I took the advice! Gen is so hilarious and honest you can't help but fall in love with him through this entire book. The book has some historical attributes, but most contain no more than a small kernel of truth within an elaborate story. I think that this just adds to the believability of the story and charm. The characters other than Gen aren't described in detail, but this is in first person and almost makes the story easier to read rather than keeping track of facts. It is important to read the bits where there's a history lesson from the Magus about the countries and why they are that way as it plays a huge part later in the story. Fantastic book, with a bewildering (in a good way!!) twist at the end! Definitely worth the read and worth the full price purchase I made (too impatient to wait for it here on paperbackswap!). I suggest this book to anyone! Not so much fantasy, as no magic is involved, but captivating nonetheless! Full stars!

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