Title: Insufferably dull... tedious... monotonous...
Product review: I picked up this series based on the recommendation of several folks over on reddit and I have never been more disappointed in a fantasy series. I've read an awful lot of books, Tolkien, Lewis, Howard, Lieber, Zelazny, Brooks, Eddings, Jordan, even Martin's other works where he edits the sci-fi "Wild Cards" universe.Nothing is as completely uncompelling as this series of books. The first book which this review is about, features NOTHING happening for the first 400 pages. Nothing. If you're looking for something other than political back-biting you're reading the wrong book.There is room for castle intrigue as a part of any fantasy series, sure. But to make that the prime mover? The main plot itself? Someone please stick a sword through my head.Put it down. Walk away. Go pick up ANY other fantasy novel and you'll be better served.
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