Tsalmoth

English language

Published Feb. 10, 2023 by Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom.

ISBN:
9781466889705

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4 stars (1 review)

2 editions

Back to basics, Vlad

4 stars

Ahh, a new Vlad Taltos. This series has been a 'must read' since I first discovered it oh so many years ago. Even with the last installment (Vallista) being a bit weak, in my opinion. This one is pretty much a back to basics Vlad. 'Criminal' shenanigans in a fantasy world with magic and elves etc. However, these are not the elves you expect and the world building is skewed as a dark mirror to our own world. Brust is also an avowed socialist so this dark mirror shows the cracks and failings in our own world from that perspective. Brust cheerfully admits that one of his primary influences is Dumas and the Dumas is to the fore in this one. This is not (and I stress, not) your typical teenage boy fantasy fare. This is adult stuff that isn't afraid to be light, humorous and buckle the odd swash …