mimosaeyes's review against another edition
5.0
I think I'm genuinely obsessed with the way Megan Whalen Turner constructs a scene and tells a story. Her deftness with perspective, the way she withholds and reveals information, her ability to say more about a character's motivations through implication than other authors manage by stating things outright... On the surface of it, her writing seems unadorned, but she has you hanging on to every word and re-reading lines to absorb and savour them.
This book is about how Eugenides becomes King of Attolia in more than just name - how he wins over the Attolian court with his wits, skill, and personality. Central to this process is the soldier Costis. His shifting perception of the king is a triumph of both Eugenides' strategy and Turner's storytelling. It mirrors, I realise, how the reader comes to love and respect Eugenides over the course of the first two books. Genius, and better still: unpretentious genius.
Eugenides' relationships in this book are a delight to read about. Eugenides and Attolia/Irene, for one - what a fascinating, complex dynamic, full of love and fear and power, and not in a deliberately, annoyingly "edgy" way. Then there's Eugenides and Costis, who remind me of Eddis/Helen and Eugenides (in that order) but also Arthur and Merlin from the BBC series (for clear reasons, I think). And a whole smattering of more minor characters, whose ties to Eugenides are well-foregrounded to show how he leaves behind the isolated, shadowy role of Thief and accepts - earns - the mantle of King.
This book is about how Eugenides becomes King of Attolia in more than just name - how he wins over the Attolian court with his wits, skill, and personality. Central to this process is the soldier Costis. His shifting perception of the king is a triumph of both Eugenides' strategy and Turner's storytelling. It mirrors, I realise, how the reader comes to love and respect Eugenides over the course of the first two books. Genius, and better still: unpretentious genius.
Eugenides' relationships in this book are a delight to read about. Eugenides and Attolia/Irene, for one - what a fascinating, complex dynamic, full of love and fear and power, and not in a deliberately, annoyingly "edgy" way. Then there's Eugenides and Costis, who remind me of Eddis/Helen and Eugenides (in that order) but also Arthur and Merlin from the BBC series (for clear reasons, I think). And a whole smattering of more minor characters, whose ties to Eugenides are well-foregrounded to show how he leaves behind the isolated, shadowy role of Thief and accepts - earns - the mantle of King.
lisalark's review against another edition
5.0
Another wonderful installment in Turner's Thief series. In this book she offers us a new character as the narrator, allowing the story to unfold through subtle details and from a place of a certain naivete. As always the story builds over time while never growing boring. So sad that there's only one book left! I hope she writes more soon.
bolynne's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely brilliant. Each new installment just impresses me more.
nilaffle's review against another edition
4.0
Wasn't as good as the first two books, but still enjoyable.
somewheregirl7's review against another edition
4.0
The final book in the Eugenides trilogy is a perfect wrap up. Not everything is tied up neatly but the major story arcs are brought to a good resolution. I really love Eugenides in this book. What can I say, he kicks ass. Even when he's afraid he's still brave and willing to fight for what he believes. He's crafty and great. Loved it. I also liked the new characters that were introduced, which surprised me as I was a little put off at first when so much of the story seemed devoted to characters we'd never seen before. In the end however, everything flowed together and worked beautiful to create an awesome book. I am so glad I read this series.
nadibooks93's review against another edition
5.0
My favorite book of the series, this is where we find out what a mistake it is to underestimate Eugenides. He always, always has tricks up his sleeve. This is where we, along with the characters involved in this book, get to know who Eugenides truly is behind his devil-may-care facade.
jbojkov's review
4.0
I’m really enjoying the audio versions of this series. Three down, three more to go.
seconddaysea's review against another edition
5.0
Everyone is so wonderful....
Everyone is so wonderful................
Everyone is so wonderful................