A review by kristyn_b
Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence

dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

This book was such a mixed bag to me. The main thing that kept me reading was the setting, I think without it I would have DNF’d  it. I won’t spoil exactly what it was since I found the best part was gradually finding out the true nature of this world. I also appreciate the author not rambling and having pointless things, the writing was straight to the point. If anyone else wrote this book I feel like they would’ve stretched it out to 600+ pages so I really appreciate him not wasting my time. However, this is a double edged sword since I feel like Jorg is the only character who has been developed. Speaking of Jorg, he is 14 so he just sounds like an edge lord sometimes and it’s just something I had to get over. What really lowered my rating was the last couple chapters, the conclusion was really rushed to the point of it being unsatisfying. I have no idea if I’ll continue with this series. 
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