peter_xxx's review against another edition
3.0
The second to last book in this epic saga. Feist is trying to come up with answers to all the hints and plotlines that have been dropped over the years.
I liked most of the books in this series (some more then others) and this one was no exception. Off course it follows the Feist manner of story telling with lots of capable young men, independent women and some magic to top it off.
Since the story is nearing it's end, some of the longer lasting characters start reminiscing events in previous books.
all in all, I really enjoyed this, and I will soon read the next (and last) book in this series
I liked most of the books in this series (some more then others) and this one was no exception. Off course it follows the Feist manner of story telling with lots of capable young men, independent women and some magic to top it off.
Since the story is nearing it's end, some of the longer lasting characters start reminiscing events in previous books.
all in all, I really enjoyed this, and I will soon read the next (and last) book in this series
tjalve's review against another edition
4.0
Seems that I have had a long enough pause from the world of Midkemia to really enjoy a book by Feist again. While the last few books has been slow to read, A Crown Imperiled gives me that good old Pug feeling.
wayist's review against another edition
4.0
Overall, this was a good book, but the cliff hangers and increasingly short books are getting a little bit bothersome. The last couple series, and especially this one feels more like a series of longer novellas that actual novels.
Not that it wasn't a good book - I really enjoyed the story, I just felt like some of the detail was a little anemic. There were so many questions I had and I wanted to know so much more of what was happening in the gaps. I don't want to give away the story, but there were some parts that I expected to be whole chapters, but instead came across as a few paragraphs.
Overall, a good book and the only real complaint I have with it is that I wanted more in the book instead of waiting another year for more of the story (and what I sincerely hope isn't the end of the Chaoswar Saga).
Not that it wasn't a good book - I really enjoyed the story, I just felt like some of the detail was a little anemic. There were so many questions I had and I wanted to know so much more of what was happening in the gaps. I don't want to give away the story, but there were some parts that I expected to be whole chapters, but instead came across as a few paragraphs.
Overall, a good book and the only real complaint I have with it is that I wanted more in the book instead of waiting another year for more of the story (and what I sincerely hope isn't the end of the Chaoswar Saga).
kyratt's review against another edition
3.0
The ending really made up for the predictable plot line. (Though overall: bringing back Nakor and Miranda feels like a cheap shot to me and I didn't end up caring for the young nobles introduced in the series). I liked this one much better than the previous two books in the series. Can't wait to read the last one! That cliff hanger was amazing!
ferrisscottr's review against another edition
2.0
Book Two in the series and this review will sound an awful lot like the last one which is...
Feist has held on too long to these characters and this world. Having him try to create a crisis that will top the previous 95 of them leads to confusion (on my part) as to what the hell is going on, why are these characters doing that or acting that way. You've got every country on the continent in war and yet there's actually no reason for the war (that's been explained). Maybe the war is a distraction but the way it's written just leads to amateur writing.
There are flashes of brilliance so I know Feist can still write but his book is an uninteresting, meandering mess. So why two stars and not one? I rounded up because of a fondness for the characters that I've grown to love over these past 30 years.
No spoilers here - not going to tell you about the plot because quite frankly it's too confusing and it really won't help my opinion. One more book to go and then the end of the Riftwar. I'll read it but only to have closure on the series that I've been reading for these past three decades.
Feist has held on too long to these characters and this world. Having him try to create a crisis that will top the previous 95 of them leads to confusion (on my part) as to what the hell is going on, why are these characters doing that or acting that way. You've got every country on the continent in war and yet there's actually no reason for the war (that's been explained). Maybe the war is a distraction but the way it's written just leads to amateur writing.
There are flashes of brilliance so I know Feist can still write but his book is an uninteresting, meandering mess. So why two stars and not one? I rounded up because of a fondness for the characters that I've grown to love over these past 30 years.
No spoilers here - not going to tell you about the plot because quite frankly it's too confusing and it really won't help my opinion. One more book to go and then the end of the Riftwar. I'll read it but only to have closure on the series that I've been reading for these past three decades.
shirezu's review against another edition
4.0
So here we are at the penultimate entry in the epic Riftwar saga. I'm glad to see Feist is continuing his return to form with this book being strong from start to finish. Everything is finally starting to come together with (I believe) most of the major players appearing. I'm very glad for the return of Nakor, one of my favourite characters in the series.
The book had some flaws though. It needed a much better editor to go over it with a fine tooth comb. There were quite a few words missing, sentences had to be reread to make sure I understood what was meant. As well as some mix up with Pug and Magnus.
But for all that I loved it. At the same time I can't wait for the last book but dread it at the same time as it means the end has come.
Go Pug!
The book had some flaws though. It needed a much better editor to go over it with a fine tooth comb. There were quite a few words missing, sentences had to be reread to make sure I understood what was meant. As well as some mix up with Pug and Magnus.
But for all that I loved it. At the same time I can't wait for the last book but dread it at the same time as it means the end has come.
Go Pug!
literary_han's review against another edition
3.0
Actual rating: 3.5 stars!
An epic ending! I cannot wait to read the last book in this momentous series!
Onto Magician’s End!
Hannah xoxo
An epic ending! I cannot wait to read the last book in this momentous series!
Onto Magician’s End!
Hannah xoxo
argent_'s review against another edition
3.0
Having read this and its prequel, [b:A Kingdom Besieged|8664327|A Kingdom Besieged (The Chaoswar Saga #1)|Raymond E. Feist|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1401722864s/8664327.jpg|13535849], back to back, I appreciate this one a little better. It's a noticeable improvement over the previous one. The quality is not nowhere near that of the first Riftwar books, but at least it's not an entirely unpleasant experience. There are a few scenes (e.g. a certain reunion you should've been expecting since the end of the last book) that make it worthwhile altogether.
By itself, this could've been a 4/5 book. Knowing how good some of Feist's others were, I have to give it 3/5.
By itself, this could've been a 4/5 book. Knowing how good some of Feist's others were, I have to give it 3/5.
christineyen's review against another edition
3.0
Unremarkable, but I'm so very bought into this world (discontinuities within the book? Unimpressive). One more and the whole cycle is over!
vera_ann's review against another edition
4.0
A lot of nastalgia parts for the series. A lot of set up for the finale. The threads being woven together from the series as a whole and not only from the previous book of this final trilogy of a much bigger series. Though some parts felt slow and just filler, the parts that moved the story along were great and the parts that made me try to remember "that" part of the story were great in making me want to figure out just what has been going on here. Can't wait to see how it all wraps up in the next and final book.