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Title: Very good, but not great
Review: In "Joust," Mercedes Lackey creates a world very similar to Ancient Egypt, but with an added twist. Vetch is a serf, bound to the land, and to his cruel master, when he is rescued by a "Jouster" - a sort of knight-equivalent who rides a dragon. Vetch is a very likeable, pragmatic character, and Ari is a fascinating one; someone who doesn't fit the mould of his society. Lackey really excels at world-building and description, but this book is a little thin on plot. I especially enjoyed "listening" to her characters' ethical reflections and dilemmas, though. This is a very good, interesting read, though not one I would buy in hardcover.
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