ayla_derammelaere's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
ingrido's review against another edition
2.0
I think I would like playing this computer game, but reading the story of a gameplay is not for me. There are too many NPC's that give hints and too little actual story.
joabroda's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
3.0
Well there had to come a time when I thought Feist went over the edge, and this book was it. There was so much to like about it: Jimmy the Hand being a main character again, the great battle scenes, the intro of new characters. However, midway the author took off in a direction that I just did not get. It became all about walking dead and vampires. It was like paranormal (Which I seldom like) just invaded this great fantasy world. Still, Feist's character building and the world he previously built kept me reading. I can only hope this was a hiccup for him and the undead are actually banished.
Book 4 of the series is a short novella, I never read those "between" the series books. This book however is a main story of Jimmy, one of my favorite characters and so I broke down and bought a used copy and plan on picking it up immediately. Every favorite author can disappoint occasionally, so I will just let it go and as I said, hope the undead are truly gone.
Book 4 of the series is a short novella, I never read those "between" the series books. This book however is a main story of Jimmy, one of my favorite characters and so I broke down and bought a used copy and plan on picking it up immediately. Every favorite author can disappoint occasionally, so I will just let it go and as I said, hope the undead are truly gone.
ferrisscottr's review against another edition
4.0
So this is my 27th Riftwar Cycle book so you could say I was a fan.
The main character is Jimmy the Hand which just so happens to be my favorite character in the series.
Hmmmmm
What are the chances I'll like this book?
Pretty good....
It's a stand alone novel. More adventure than fantasy.
The Tear of the Gods is being transported - pirates try to steal it - doesn't work out that well for anyone involved...enter Squire James (Jimmy the Hand) and William and the new court magician.
Add in evil wizards, skeleton warriors, vampires, witches.
Mix together and you've got a pretty fun fantasy adventure novel.
Is it going to change the world? Nope
Is it fun as hell? Yup
This one had a lot of fights and battles and testosterone...reminded me a lot of an R.A. Salvatore novel.
You shouldn't read this unless you have at least a working knowledge of the series but otherwise I'd highly recommend this book - it's a good way to spend some time.
The main character is Jimmy the Hand which just so happens to be my favorite character in the series.
Hmmmmm
What are the chances I'll like this book?
Pretty good....
It's a stand alone novel. More adventure than fantasy.
The Tear of the Gods is being transported - pirates try to steal it - doesn't work out that well for anyone involved...enter Squire James (Jimmy the Hand) and William and the new court magician.
Add in evil wizards, skeleton warriors, vampires, witches.
Mix together and you've got a pretty fun fantasy adventure novel.
Is it going to change the world? Nope
Is it fun as hell? Yup
This one had a lot of fights and battles and testosterone...reminded me a lot of an R.A. Salvatore novel.
You shouldn't read this unless you have at least a working knowledge of the series but otherwise I'd highly recommend this book - it's a good way to spend some time.
ld153's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
3.0
bcnday's review against another edition
3.0
Not my favorite from Raymond Feist. It reads exactly like a Dungeons and Dragons game and is a little tedious because of that.
robertalllan's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
literary_han's review against another edition
3.0
I just feel like the same plots are being recycled in this four book series of the Riftwar Saga
I need some originality before I succumb to boredom
I need some originality before I succumb to boredom
vera_ann's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty quick read. Definitely side story and entertaining if you like Jimmy the hands character. It was also nice to see a bit more of William as well. This side adventure continues in a very short book Jimmy and the crawler.