Lesley S. reviewed on 8/10/2009 + 50 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 3

This had been highly recommended to me based on the fact that I thoroughly enjoyed the charming Harry Potter books for their fun storylines and creative take on the genres of murder mysteries and fantasy. While this has neither the interestingly fleshed-out characters of the Potter books, nor the offbeat and humorous plot twists, if you're a fast reader like me & looking for a great way to kill long plane layovers or train rides, stash this in your bag. The grandiose story of a kingdom at war reminded me of the Lord of the Rings in its epic'ness (is that a word?) and keeps you turning the pages to find out what's next, but aside from a smart-mouthed, high-born dwarf with a taste for trouble and commensurate skill at talking his way out of a tight squeeze, every other important character is painted in broad, one-note strokes of (a) noble or beautiful, (b) evil, (c) handsome/beautiful & noble, (d) handsome/beautiful but evil, or (e) treacherous. That being said, the smartass dwarf did make me smile on numerous occasions and I fully intend to read the rest of this multi-part series to find out what happens.

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