Although I was first drawn into Feist's work through the Betrayal at Krondor video game in the mid-90s, I now recognize that the Riftwar Legacy is a very weak series by Feist's normal standards. If you were a fan of the game or if you are just a Riftwar junkie, you will enjoy seeing familiar places and characters. You will not get much in the way of character development or depth, but it's fun. That's about it.

Krondor the Betrayal lacks the quality and epic nature of the Riftwar series itself. Do yourself a favor and read the Magician books, Silverthorn, and A Darkness at Sethanon before you read Krondor the Betrayal. If you fall in love with Midkemia, then consider this book a fun little romp that is worth reading.

Still, it's near bottom of the barrel by Feist's normally high standards. Betrayal is poor, Assassins is slightly less poor, and Tear of the Gods is just awful. Don't judge Feist by this book or this series. He's one of the best fantasy authors out there and he writes better books both before and after this odd period in his work.
Although I was first drawn into Feist's work through the Betrayal at Krondor video game in the mid-90s, I now recognize that the Riftwar Legacy is a very weak series by Feist's normal standards. If you were a fan of the game or if you are just a Riftwar junkie, you will enjoy seeing familiar places and characters. You will not get much in the way of character development or depth, but it's fun. That's about it. Krondor the Betrayal lacks the quality and epic nature of the Riftwar series itself. Do yourself a favor and read the Magician books, Silverthorn, and A Darkness at Sethanon before you read Krondor the Betrayal. If you fall in love with Midkemia, then consider this book a fun little romp that is worth reading. Still, it's near bottom of the barrel by Feist's normally high standards. Betrayal is poor, Assassins is slightly less poor, and Tear of the Gods is just awful. Don't judge Feist by this book or this series. He's one of the best fantasy authors out there and he writes better books both before and after this odd period in his work.