wildflowerz76's review against another edition
2.0
I read the first two of this series some time last year. And the next two a month or so ago. So when I made my last Amazon order, I got the next 4. This one? This one's making me wish I hadn't. I don't mind the change in perspective from Vlad to someone else. But the story is just so damned boring. Nothing much happens. The boy isn't interesting in the least. The age thing is confusing me. Perhaps they've explained it in previous books and I've forgotten, but still. I'm reading Orca now and it's better, but not great. I'll probably stop reading this series for a while after I finish it and try the next two later. Ug.
krakentamer's review against another edition
2.0
oh boy... I've enjoyed the first 5 books in the series quite a bit, but this one... pretty boring. At the 40% mark, I bumped the narration speed to 1.5x just to get the book finished before I pulled my (remaining) hair out.
So hopefully this was just an anomaly and that the rest of the books will be less dragging.
So hopefully this was just an anomaly and that the rest of the books will be less dragging.
nlord's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
4.0
suzannekm's review against another edition
4.0
I'm always tempted to skip this one when I read this series through. (I confess I do skip Tekla.) But I'm always glad that I read it when I finish it. The outside view of the conflicted Vlad is wonderful and is such a turning point.
arthurbdd's review against another edition
3.0
Alright enough continuation of the series, though abandoning the noirish tone and narrative style of the previous books is jarring. Full review: https://fakegeekboy.wordpress.com/2007/05/27/vlads-next-two/
katmarhan's review against another edition
5.0
9/10
This book had a decidedly different feel to it than the earlier books in the Vlad Taltos, possibly because Vlad is not the narrator and the story although told in third person, is from the viewpoint of Savn, a rural youth. And that's the other main difference--no city of Adrilankha, no friends and colleagues. No voice of Loiosh--in fact, the sections written from the jhereg's perspective are all from Loiosh's mate, Rocza. So there is far less sardonic humor and far more introspection and struggle to understand by a maturing Savn who is confronted by things outside his experience. But this is an engrossing and satisfying tale, and it is not only Savn who has to wrestle with decisions and consequences.
This book had a decidedly different feel to it than the earlier books in the Vlad Taltos, possibly because Vlad is not the narrator and the story although told in third person, is from the viewpoint of Savn, a rural youth. And that's the other main difference--no city of Adrilankha, no friends and colleagues. No voice of Loiosh--in fact, the sections written from the jhereg's perspective are all from Loiosh's mate, Rocza. So there is far less sardonic humor and far more introspection and struggle to understand by a maturing Savn who is confronted by things outside his experience. But this is an engrossing and satisfying tale, and it is not only Savn who has to wrestle with decisions and consequences.
devon_marie's review against another edition
4.0
I remember distinctly disliking this book the first time I read it. On this re-read, though, I didn’t. I actually really enjoyed it, though I’m not as much a fan of the books where Vlad isn’t the narrator. But I warmed up to Savn much more this time around and truly enjoyed this one.
shakysalt's review against another edition
3.0
Story was good but not a fan of this change in narration
moar_cheese's review against another edition
2.0
The greatest thing about the Taltos books is Vlad telling his story. This book is not told in Vlad's voice but instead the third person. The result is a book lacking the humor and side stories that made the others so great.
frogggirl2's review against another edition
5.0
Another great book in the series! Initially, I was a little annoyed that Vlad was not the narrator, but, I got over that as we went along. I really liked the new POV and I really enjoyed how this kid's presence sets up future books.