True, and JA has this great ability to find the humor (in the wider sense) in these bleak situations. And I think that's what I really appreciate about his books.
04.06.2025 10:58 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
That's the part I really enjoyed. Especially Bayaz. It's one of the most realistic depictions of a powerful wizard that I've read.
04.06.2025 10:54 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
It's been a while since I read the trilogy, but one thing that really stuck with me at the time was how well the barbarian trope was written (especially coming from a d&d background). Looking forward to the review of the 3rd book!
04.06.2025 10:22 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
I really feel like by the end of the trilogy, he does something no one has ever done before. I'm half way through the second trilogy, and I find this to be even more true there.
03.03.2025 11:58 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
This is amazing!
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