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The Lees of Laughter's End: The Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach, Book Three, by Steven Erikson
bdesmond's review
3.0
I am between three stars and four on this, the third tale of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach. I suppose that makes it my 'lowest ranked' of the collection, if you're into that sort of thing. But it was a fun one nevertheless.
The Lees of Laughter's End, though released as the third tale, takes place chronologically before the second and after the first. Immediately after, in fact, as we pick back up with our unlikely trio aboard the Suncurl, the ship they hired to take them away from Lamentable Moll at the end of Blood Follows. Only, it seems that they aren't the only additions to the ship that were made in Moll. And that's just the beginning of the troubles leading up to the blood red straits of Laughter's End. This story takes place during just one night. And what a night it is...
That wraps up the first collection of these novellas. I'll be diving into the fourth story (the beginning of the second collection) soon.
Wizards delegate. One could always tell the wizards who did by the way they sat around in their towers day and night concocting evil schemes of world domination. Somebody else was scrubbing out the bedpan. Wizards who didn’t delegate never had the time to think up a black age of tyranny, much less execute what was necessary to achieve it.
The Lees of Laughter's End, though released as the third tale, takes place chronologically before the second and after the first. Immediately after, in fact, as we pick back up with our unlikely trio aboard the Suncurl, the ship they hired to take them away from Lamentable Moll at the end of Blood Follows. Only, it seems that they aren't the only additions to the ship that were made in Moll. And that's just the beginning of the troubles leading up to the blood red straits of Laughter's End. This story takes place during just one night. And what a night it is...
That wraps up the first collection of these novellas. I'll be diving into the fourth story (the beginning of the second collection) soon.
Wizards delegate. One could always tell the wizards who did by the way they sat around in their towers day and night concocting evil schemes of world domination. Somebody else was scrubbing out the bedpan. Wizards who didn’t delegate never had the time to think up a black age of tyranny, much less execute what was necessary to achieve it.
sinerak's review against another edition
3.0
A bit more chaotic, a little less thought out than the previous short story
sade's review against another edition
4.0
This story picks up from where our trio's adventure ended, now they're sailing out of Lamentable Moll to parts unknown. Unfortunately for them and fortunately for the readers i guess, things take a very macabre turn on the ship. Have to say the only thing that left me scratching my head was Bena Older's out of sync talking, i honestly couldn't figure out if she and Bena Younger were human or something else and why on earth they were up on the mast.
That aside i have to say this novella totally surprised me with how funny it was, i'm not talking about happy comedy humor more like dark humor. I found myself laughing out loud at the various antics of the crew.
Good read and i'm totally going to finish these series.
That aside i have to say this novella totally surprised me with how funny it was, i'm not talking about happy comedy humor more like dark humor. I found myself laughing out loud at the various antics of the crew.
Good read and i'm totally going to finish these series.
amirnxv's review against another edition
5.0
It was actually the second story both in chronological order and the book, IDK why 'tis the 3rd in GoodReads.
Nonetheless, it was pretty remarkable, don't miss it guys.
Nonetheless, it was pretty remarkable, don't miss it guys.
amolll's review
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
jokoloyo's review against another edition
4.0
I originally rated this title as 3 star. The reason was this story has inconclusive ending. Then I read [b:The Wurms of Blearmouth|18490602|The Wurms of Blearmouth (The Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach, #5)|Steven Erikson|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1398357882s/18490602.jpg|21414588] where I found both stories are linked. "The Wurms..." is the direct continuation of "The Lees...".
Well, I am glad with publication of "The Wurms...", because except the big letdown at the ending, I like "The Lees" at beginning and the middle part. The 2 good points that I like on this story:
1. Compared with previous B & KB stories, on this story Korbal Broach has bigger part in the story, not just as a shadow of Bauchelain.
2. The dark humor is getting better than other stories too. That's all that I can say. :)
I recommend to read "The Lees..." first then "The Wurms...".
Well, I am glad with publication of "The Wurms...", because except the big letdown at the ending, I like "The Lees" at beginning and the middle part. The 2 good points that I like on this story:
1. Compared with previous B & KB stories, on this story Korbal Broach has bigger part in the story, not just as a shadow of Bauchelain.
2. The dark humor is getting better than other stories too. That's all that I can say. :)
I recommend to read "The Lees..." first then "The Wurms...".
mferrante83's review against another edition
4.0
The Lees of Laughter’s End is the third novella to star the necromantic duo of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach, as well as there hapless (and luckless) manservant Emancipor Reese. This novella takes place immediately after our “heroes” have escaped Lamentable Moll aboard the ship Suncurl and now make their way towards the city of Laughter’s End. While its strict chronology might make it a bit of a difficult read for those who missed out on the earlier novellas I felt that this entry was the strongest of the three with the characterization of the three main characters spot on and with the secondary characters sketched with a deft hand.
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