German Review on Gosureviews After 6 years I expected a better story. Sabetha, teased in the previous two books, turns out to be a very weak and shallow character. One of the main plot lines, their "love story" just doesn't work. They don't really have any chemistry together and later in the book I actually got annoyed whenever they had a scene together. It started very strong, but the main story was utterly boring and predictable, so much that I had a hard time finishing the book. The end made up for it a little though. We get some interesting revelations there, but it's rather a setup for Scott Lynchs next book "The Thorn of Emberlain". I guess for a lot of fans who waited so long for this release it will be a big disappointment.

Vielleicht bin ich einfach schon zu alt dafür, aber ich fühle es einfach nicht. Ich habe den Prolog bereits zweifacher Geschwindigkeit gehört und trotzdem ging es mir nicht schnell genug. Die vorherigen Bücher hatten stets etwas Kleines, das mich zum Weiterhören animierte. Aber hier fehlt es mir einfach völlig und ich habe keine Lust, ca. 24h so zu verbringen. Vielleicht bekommt es ja noch mal eine Chance.

Actually this one was the weakest of the story so far. I liked to know a bit more of the relationship between Locke and Sabetha, but I still cannot fathom her reactions most of the time. What made the book worthwhile for me was the overall game both parties had to play with each other. I am not entirely sure, if I am happy with the outcome of the plot, but maybe the next one (whenever it is ready) sheds a bit more light on it and the consequences. *Spoiler*Especially the stuff on the last pages regarding the Falconer.*Spoiler*