Comments on: The Last Witness, K. J. Parker

By: Litha (Victorian Soul)

Litha (Victorian Soul) — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 05:37:00 +0000

I haven’t yet read anything by K.J. Parker, but this does definitely sound like an author I should look into. To me, a satisfying story is better than the happiest ending (I’m one of those journey-prior-to-destination fans) so this does sound like a novella I might enjoy. As far as political fantasy recommendations, I keep thinking about Acacia: The War with the Mein (and its trilogy) by David Anthony Durham, which not only has exceptional worldbuilding, but it also has a lot of politics going on as well. I keep meaning to review it, but it does take some time to read it (it has a slower paced plot).
~Litha Nelle

By: Athira

Athira — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 16:09:00 +0000

I have to say – I just love this cover. Has a very Prince of Persia feel about it. That alone is reason enough for me to want to try this.

By: Aarti

Aarti — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 22:01:00 +0000

I read one of Parker’s books that was set on an island with a decaying aristocratic family and then other people. I think it was called The Hammer. I agree, it was really good reading but pretty much about the Death of All Hope. I didn’t read more by the author (did they ever figure out who the mysterious writer is?), but I would!

I agree on the political machinations! You’ve read The Goblin Emperor, right? I feel like that was a good stand-alone that did it. For whatever reason, it’s always fantasy that seems to do it well 🙂

By: Citizen Reader

Citizen Reader — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 03:11:00 +0000

The librarian in me has to ask–are these books similar to George R. R. Martin’s? Those are also considered political fantasy and nobody ends up (really) getting anything they want in those, either, do they? (I’ve read the first one but never had time to read the rest.)
Thanks for highlighting this author–sounds like someone I would like, if I ever again get two whole minutes in a row to read a new author…

By: Nishita

Nishita — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 03:45:00 +0000

Ooh! I’ve never heard of this writer, but these books sound really good. Love that premise. Also you got some great recommendations in the comments. So many books added to my TBR, just like that 😀

By: Jenny @ Reading the End

Jenny @ Reading the End — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 20:24:00 +0000

In reply to Jeanne. Excellent, thanks! I want to read a Heinlein book, having failed at getting through Stranger in a Strange Land, so maybe that one will suit me better.

By: Jenny @ Reading the End

Jenny @ Reading the End — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 20:24:00 +0000

In reply to jen mullen. I'm not either! For what it's worth, I'm not either. But Tor.com has won me over with the excellence of their novella line.

By: Jenny @ Reading the End

Jenny @ Reading the End — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 20:23:00 +0000

In reply to Kailana. Aw! Well, at least you have his books handy, so when you do decide it's time, you'll be set to go!

By: Jenny @ Reading the End

Jenny @ Reading the End — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 20:23:00 +0000

In reply to Deepika Ramesh. hahahaha, I promise I won't tell her!

By: jen mullen

jen mullen — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 16:28:00 +0000

I like the premise and am always fascinated by unreliable narrators. I’m not fond of novellas, but you’ve certainly aroused my curiosity about this one.