Brandon R. (b0) reviewed on 7/10/2010 + 6 more book reviews

The first book in a growing series by Hobb (previously writing as Megan Lindholm). Very strong characterizations and a richly detailed world that is explored from the limited perspective of Fitz, the illegitimate child of a noble prince. It is a nice take on the anti-hero story, even if Fitz can figure out what happened to his father and stop the invading barbarians he will still never hold the crown or be adored by one and all. It runs a bit long but is worthwhile. Successive books in the series get bogged down and leave the reader a bit numb.

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