The problem with Feist's novels is they all so repetitive! And they can never measure up to the first Tsurani trilogy. Essentially every book following the originals is about a malignant evil moving from a darker plain of existence to steal a body and manipulate an army into attacking the Kingdom along the way. I really enjoyed the story of Caspar of Olasko because he veered away from this Feistian paradigm and I was gripped from start to finish. I flew through this novel and quite enjoyed it (I would have given 3.5 stars but had to round down) but at times I feel like Feist should have condensed his novels by around 50% and spent more time on the language and character development which can at points seem a little dull and even rushed. I feel that if you enjoy quick, easy-to-read, childish fantasy (which is not a bad thing) then you will love the latter bulk of Feist's works. However, for me, in comparison to the fantasy works of Pat Rothfuss, Brandon Sanderson, Brent Weeks, George R. R. Martin, Joe Abercrombie, China Mieville and Neil Gaiman, Feist falls a long way short of the mark. Sorry Raymond. Firstly, let me start by saying that i am an avid Feist fan, and over the years have enjoyed the evolving tales of the rift-war saga. However over the last 5 years i feel that his books seem very formulaic, seeming to lack real passion and the kingdom besieged is no exception. i have issues with the spelling and grammar of the book which seems to show a poor level of editing, the story it self seems to be rehashed idea's and characters from previous books, it is the first book i ever read that gave me a sense of de'ja vu. Overall a lack luster effort which seems only to continue Feist's downward spiral.
What do You think about Un Royaume Assiégé (2012)?
I used to really love Feist, but nowadays the dialogue makes George Lucas look like Oscar Wilde.
—austin
Not his greatest, premise getting but old. Still couldn't put it down
—boblovescheese127
Bought onTuesday read by Saturday. Up to his usual standard.
—Erin
