Title: Much improved sequel to first book
Review: SOF picks up where Dragonbone Chair left off. It is much faster paced than Williams first book and I found it much more enjoyable. I especially enjoy the way he brings the church into the politics and struggles of Osten Ard. The Hero Simon is much more mature and not the annoying character he was in the first book. The plot unfolds as foreshadowed in the first book, without too many unexpected twists. The Cadrach character is very intriguing and Prince Josua reminds one of Hamlet. You can almost predict tragic ending for him in the future. The way Williams jumps from sub-plot to sub-plot very rapidly is distracting, but forces you to keep reading! I can't wait to read the last book
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