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Tigana
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It's been long time since I read standalone fantasy book.
So far I mostly avoided Kay for no particular reason and I came into possession of this book almost by accident. What a happy accident it was as this turned out to be wonderful and pretty unique book.
I already encountered combination of heroic fantasy characters in grimdark setting from another Canadian author, Steven Erikson, but Kay does it with his own unique flavor.
World building in this book is just wonderful.Without too detailed descriptions Kay managed to build one live and vibrant world with it's myths, folklore, different mentalities and cultures.Here I could feel atmosphere of every city and every tavern.
Story is also very strong.Yes we have heroes and villains and great quest but every character have some shades of grey beneath the surface.Heroes have their flaws and quirk and villains have moments when they are releatable and plausible(well at least one of them) and everything is done with touch of subtlety to it.
Conclusion: Easy 5 stars and warm recommendation.
So far I mostly avoided Kay for no particular reason and I came into possession of this book almost by accident. What a happy accident it was as this turned out to be wonderful and pretty unique book.
I already encountered combination of heroic fantasy characters in grimdark setting from another Canadian author, Steven Erikson, but Kay does it with his own unique flavor.
World building in this book is just wonderful.Without too detailed descriptions Kay managed to build one live and vibrant world with it's myths, folklore, different mentalities and cultures.Here I could feel atmosphere of every city and every tavern.
Story is also very strong.Yes we have heroes and villains and great quest but every character have some shades of grey beneath the surface.Heroes have their flaws and quirk and villains have moments when they are releatable and plausible(well at least one of them) and everything is done with touch of subtlety to it.
Conclusion: Easy 5 stars and warm recommendation.
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Reading Progress
May 25, 2014
– Shelved as:
to-read
May 25, 2014
– Shelved
June 4, 2016
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Started Reading
June 4, 2016
– Shelved as:
fantasy
June 9, 2016
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25.0%
"Writing and world building in this book is so wonderful.How come Guy Gavriel Kay and me didn't cross paths before?"
June 12, 2016
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50.0%
June 14, 2016
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75.0%
June 15, 2016
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Finished Reading
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Jun 15, 2016 06:21AM
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Vedran wrote: "Dojam?"Možda napišem nešto detaljnije kasnije ali za sada samo mogu da kažem da sam jako prijatno iznenađen, nisam očekivao nešto ovako dobro. Knjiga je poprilično jedinstvena i ne znam sa čime bih je uporedio.Ta mešavina herojske i grimdark fantastike me malo podseća na Eriksons ali sam svet sa svojim detaljima, običajima i verovanjima najviše podseća na nešto iz istorijske fikcije.
Kada malo sredim utiske pronaći da o knjizi napišem nešto što ima smisla i van moje glave:).
Super, nadam se kako ćeš nastaviti po Kayu
Dobra knjiga. Lepa ideja!
Would recommend The Lions of Al-Rassan which is my only excursion (so far, more I will be doing) into this author. A great writer for sure
Andy wrote: "Would recommend The Lions of Al-Rassan which is my only excursion (so far, more I will be doing) into this author. A great writer for sure"Thanks for recommendation. I have most of Kay's works, that book included and I plan to dive into them after I am done with Malabar series and re-read of Powder mage.
Jedrenje u Sarantiju Lomi! Pocetak je malo tezak za citanje, ali od momenta kada krene radnja knjiga se ne ispusta iz ruku. Inteligentno i mastovito delo smesteno u neku vrstu Vizantije, Konstantinopolja.
Great review and up to the point.There you go again, Ivan... you make me feel like a kid that wants every single candy that he can get his hands on! eheheh
Another very interesting title to my read list...
