Another book I chose by its cover (I like purple). Isn’t that just the most intriguing painting? There was also a strong quote on the back ‘As lightning, men flicker into being, cut a single stroke into the earth, and are gone. A brief instant to find one’s place in a story that may last a thousand years.’ And then of course there is the endorsement by Stephen Donaldson ‘A master of intelligent fantasy – subtle, well-crafted and gripping’ followed by Robin Hobb saying ‘Magic and mystery blend in abundance with an intricate cast of characters – an engrossing read.’
As a fantasy reader, how do you refuse a book like that? A strong dramatic descriptive opening page, and I’m sold on it. And it’s 700+ pages! Delight! Read the rest of this entry »
