Enjoyed it!

This was my favourite of the trilogy. Not sure that's a common opinion but for me I just enjoyed the development of the trio. (Oh Egar - I'll say no more).

Keeping it brief, there's more swords, Mage play, dragons and Gods! All wrapped up in what I thought was some strong writing. The overall story arch is not vast but I think it's plenty rich.

Boy do I love the warrior dark mage angle! It's not perfect but it's definitely up there with my great reads (listen).

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good read

excellent narrator, complex story, good strong characters, gritty. would be hard to read as a stand alone book. overall very enjoyable.

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Bad tempered gods and bloody-minded heroes

A nice conclusion to a great trilogy. If you love the first two this won't disappoint. Also Best narrator ever.

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It should continue in a 4th book

Worthy finish of the saga. I could listen these kind of books in any quantity.

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This doesn't feel like the end...

Loved this series, but if I am honest I am left slightly confused by this book. It feels unfinished, there are threads left hanging that need to be tied off and random, unnecessary revelations that leave me thinking "eh!!!!!" And not always in a good way.

This is a great read, well written, characters that live and breath and are not always easy to love. Ringil may be the hero, but there are times when he is cold bloodedly dispatching people that are difficult to read. In this series war makes monsters on every side. The world too is richly drawn though this is one place I really wouldn't want to wake up and find myself in.

My only problem is that the ending feels rushed. Revelation on revelation. Key players in the plot of the entire series that are only mentioned in the final pages, hidden secrets and unanswered questions. Ok, I am a fan of not always being given the answers, of making the reader work for some of them, but the defeat of the Dwenda leaves me feeling a little cheated.

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Good story and an answer on the ending

Great trilogy, well narrated with an ambiguous ending.

If you want a definitive resolution, Google "dark defiles ending", check out Richard Morgan's blog, Lauren's comment and Richard's confirmation.

Makes it a good conclusion for me.

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RKM delivers with devastating style!

I very rarely re-read/listen to any titles. And I have several hundreds in my library.
But Mr Morgan's unique style has drawn me back THREE times to his entire bibliography!
And this series (land fit for heroes) is where his outstanding work was debuted. And just gathered strenght as he went along.

(Edit: After FIVE repeats of all his works, this series has been moved to my favourite, above the Altered Carbon series!
Perfect balance of complexity without an overall arch that leaves you lost in the world.
RKM always ties up all the loose ends and delivers a massively fulfilling experience)

Yes, some reviews critisize graphic and gratuitous content.
That is RKM style, and he executes it masterfully!
Yes, it's dark, violent, explicit, disturbing, raw.
No, don't let your kids listen to it.
It's genius and intricate work meant for adults.
Enjoy it as such!
And to boot another masterful performance from Simon Vance!
Worthy 5 stars!

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Great!

Just as good the second time round... Mabee I'll try it a third time soon

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Outstandingly Epic

rich characters ; driving narrative ; a sinuously complex Tale very competently told by writer and teller alike

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Thought this was the first book not the last !!

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Really enjoyed the book and thought it was left hanging for a 2nd. However after reading peoples reviews I now realise this is actually the last.

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