This one was an interesting read.
Positives:
1. Excellent characters and character interactions: With the exception of a one obviously villainous character, all others are beautifully construed with a mix of black and white. You love them and yet you hate their guts - actually pretty good for a fantasy novel. The dialogues are funny & sarcastic with just the right amount of profanity.
2. Vivid depiction of action sequences: simple man on man sword fights, fistfights & some magical fights throughout the book but they are painted vividly giving you a sense of urgency and actually having you second guess the results.
Negatives:
1. The overall story arc: The entire book feels like a buildup to something and then it ends. I am hoping the next two books in the trilogy don't feel this way.
2. Unnecessary gratuitous violence is some places: Reminds you of a Tarantino movie - probably a bit less of graphic violence could have had a bigger impact IMO.
Overall, fun & interesting. 4/5.
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