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Mar 25, 2017humbleworm rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
The previous book showed promise with its combination of magic and parallel worlds, despite obviously borrowing from Le Guin's A Wizard of Earthsea and Tolkein's The Hobbit. Its depiction of relationships was simplistic though. The dragon and Macro the mage seemed like the afterthoughts of a child writer. This sequel is worse. I agree Feist borrows from Clavell's Shogun and his attempts at political maneuverings are pathetic compared to what George RR Martin has mastered. Feist also seems to be writing with an inconsistent moral agenda that detracts from the storyline. This book (and series) was good for its time but there's so much better stuff to read.