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Der Protektor von Calderon by Jim Butcher

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emoticonnie's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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3.75

This one was a lot better, actually. Finally getting into some good, complex character stuff. I liked the compare and contrast of Canim, Marat and Aleran cultures. And the payoff of Tavi finally growing up is delicious!!

It sucks that

Amara had to quit her job

though. Don't you hate it when your boss

Pompeiis like a quarter million people to make a point

wok's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced

4.25

beaundarrows's review against another edition

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3.0

Tavi made a mistake.
It's good, because I was starting to think he was a bit of a "Mary Stu"...

Finally got a little bit more about how Furies work. That they can be "willed" to another person. Also that a person of "high potential" can attract "many Furies" to themself.

"Though they looked solid, they were made from raw, red flame, glowing a hostile angry red."
'Red' twice in one sentence? Come on.

Right. So.

Still good. Somehow not quite as good as the previous.

A lot did happen. Things are still happening. Very important things. I'm hoping we're finally done with the High Lords trying to overthrow the First Lord. Mostly that was because people thought he had become weak, and since he had no heir there'd be conflict anyway over succession.

But now we've got Octavian. He's proven himself to be every bit his father's son, and therefore a fitting heir.

Lord Aquitaine could still pose a problem. Particularly since

Spoiler

Gaius was going to 'adopt' him, making him the heir.

So, I guess we'll see.

I enjoy the parts with Varg and the Canim. They're kind of Klingon-esque. I look forward to seeing more of them and their homeland. Maybe learn a bit more about their society, the actual people.

I still don;t think we know all there is about Furies. Tavi still doesn't have his own, but I know

Spoiler

he'll get one. Partially because I accidentally spoilt myself. But, also, it almost has to happen. We can't go through all this and end up without.

3 out of 5 stars. I'll be starting the penultimate book next.

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4.0

The series is growing on me!

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3.0

The 4th (of 6) books in Jim Butcher's Codex Alera, this is the one in which Tavi (and numerous others) finally find out the truth about his own legacy.

While you would need to have read the others in the series first before reading this one as it refers to past events and people, as well as to get an idea of the twisting loyalties, this is another solid entry in the series. Still not as good as a Dresden Files (his other series) book, though!