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Originally Posted by vxf
I purchased the second book, but haven't gone around to reading it. Funny thing is, I keep hearing about the (sex-filled?) scene in the fairy world - you are not the only one who thinks it drags, apparently.
And yes, I am curious about the scrael. I think that's the strong point of the story - and it's sadly undeveloped in the first book.
And I am convinced the author had tuition-money problems as well. He clearly has a chip on his shoulder 
To some extent, it seems to me this book had the potential to be truly epic - but it needed a couple more revisions and possibly a serious editor. There are just some edges to be smoothed, the basic ingredients are there - and the writing is not bad, for fantasy standards.
I am glad I read it, will keep reading the series. But I am not enthusiastic. |
Oh I agree with
every word you said above
I think that scene in the fairy world was a bit unnecessary.
The scraels was featured only, as many other details: Bash, for example. His identity was never clear, at least in Wise Man's Fear.
And the 3rd book is so-so to me. I'll read it... but not very enthusiastically
