arvagnetti's review against another edition
5.0
High fantasy is not a genre I usually read, but this book blew my socks off. The world of Lythinall was immense and enthralling. The characters were vibrant and diverse, and even though there were numerous characters, each had their own unique voice and I had no trouble identifying each one.
At first, I had some difficulty with the omniscient viewpoint, but soon got the hang of it and found I really enjoyed being able to experience what each character was thinking.
My favorite characters were Karsis the Bard who made me smile, and Carana whose strength and toughness I admired, and I loved getting peeks at her rare vulnerabilities.
The action scenes were so vivid they transported me into the scene with the characters. I felt their fear and adrenaline.
If you love high fantasy with a wonderfully crafted world and dynamic characters, then I highly recommend The Darkness Returns!!
At first, I had some difficulty with the omniscient viewpoint, but soon got the hang of it and found I really enjoyed being able to experience what each character was thinking.
My favorite characters were Karsis the Bard who made me smile, and Carana whose strength and toughness I admired, and I loved getting peeks at her rare vulnerabilities.
The action scenes were so vivid they transported me into the scene with the characters. I felt their fear and adrenaline.
If you love high fantasy with a wonderfully crafted world and dynamic characters, then I highly recommend The Darkness Returns!!
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