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Kinslayer (2013)

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4.05 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

1250001412 (ISBN13: 9781250001412)

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

Thomas Dunne Books

series

The Lotus War

review 1: Trying to review a second book in a complicated series without giving away too much of it away is not an easy task. I can say that this goes from a somewhat edgy story to being the next George RR Martin style novel in a fairly short period of time. It's a compelling read that keeps you on your toes and sure as hell won't let you go. But, there's a trade off here in terms of what started to feel like gratuitous violence just for the sake of shock and awe value. As a somewhat squeamish person, that was a turn off to the point that I nearly put the book down entirely. It's a testimony to the quality of the story itself that I didn't. I am still really struggling with the names of people. To be fair, I do this with the Tom, Dick and Harrys of the world too, but it's made even ... moremore difficult as the complexity of the story picks up speed. All in all, this book deserves a mass reader following and the author should be proud of what he's accomplished. We will certainly be seeing more of him.
review 2: Book 2 in the The Lotus War trilogy is even better than STORMDANCER. A masterclass in world-building, Kristoff creates the most vivid steampunk world fused with that of feudal Japan. It is brimming with monsters and machines, and a cruel regime which rapes the natural world, leaving behind a stinking mess inhabited by downtrodden Lowborns and ruthless criminals. But revolution simmers below the surface, led by the heroic MC, Yukiko and her majestic thunder-tiger. Often adult books lack the action and pace which can be only found in children's books. But this has it by the bucket-load. The fight-scenes are beautifully choreographed and matched by Kristoff's rich and evocative language. The stink in Kigen city is so real you want to have a shower after reading a chapter. The action is so fast your are left breathless. Hollywood, looking for the next blockbuster? Look no further! Highly original. Looking forward to book 3! less

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