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janemay's review
Good, but challenging to read. The characters speak often in period- appropriat references, which can be kind of impenetrable for a modern reader without a classics background. That said, the strong story and characters shine through despite that. I would definitely pick the book up again when I have the time to dedicate to it.
thephysicist's review
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
camiexe's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kalupy's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
casbb's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
softieghost's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Holy shit
The more I think about this book the more I like it. Sweeping and incredibly intelligent narration, beautiful and funny tone, and a main character I am now fully obsessed with. I'm rotating Lymond in my mind, examining him...
The more I think about this book the more I like it. Sweeping and incredibly intelligent narration, beautiful and funny tone, and a main character I am now fully obsessed with. I'm rotating Lymond in my mind, examining him...
audalia's review
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
wybohoukes's review
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
amlibera's review
5.0
I have come to the conclusion that one reads Dorothy Dunnett's books primarily for the purpose of being given the pleasure of re-reading them. This is my third time through and so many scenes and moments are now in my memory that I somehow missed entirely in readings one and two. Not even her best but still brilliant with characters and incident.