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gabyk_lib's review
5.0
Love this series and was just starting to think this was the last one when Hodgell pulls a fast one! Love this return to the start before heading to the end!
mspym's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It’s interesting seeing an author course-correct in a world initially written 30 years ago. I really appreciated that Hodgell went back to Tai-Tastigion and both gave the original set-up more depth and consideration and used it as the basis for explaining exactly how the gods and the Kencyrath religion interacts. I’m excited to read the next one.
assaphmehr's review
5.0
By Demons Possessed is the 9th volume in one of my all-time favourite, long-running epic fantasy series. It's not the end though.
What to Expect
If you've read the series so far, this is possibly the last piece of set-up before the grand finale. (And if you haven't, you need to go back to [b:God Stalk|69169|God Stalk (Kencyrath, #1)|P.C. Hodgell|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1287523762s/69169.jpg|1281031] and catch up!). Jame returns to Tai-Tastigon, the wonderful city that is the background of the first (and only the first) novel in the series. While this affords the reader (as well as Jame) some reunions, the tone is quite different.
The events in the book are spread over six days (not like the discrete episodes covering a larger time span, as in the previous books). There is also an almost metaphysical aspect, as Hodgell further explores the boundaries between life and death or lack thereof. It makes sense if you follow the series, as it will obviously provide Jame if not exactly the weapon then the last pieces of the puzzle for the final confrontation.
What I liked
I like Hodgell's writing style, her depiction of martial arts without specifying a single move, the alien-ness and bizarre-ness she imbues the world, the rich historical knowledge and terminology that she brings. The characters and their adventures are always engaging, although -- as usual -- Jame is the centre and others stay in the wings (as much as we'd like to hear more from them).
What to be aware of
As mentioned, this is an epic cycle. Don't jump in near the end and don't skip volumes -- there are just too many references to events in previous volumes.
Summary
A lovely addition to this wonderful series. Looking forward to the next -- possibly final -- volume!
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[a:Assaph Mehr|14422472|Assaph Mehr|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1518065419p2/14422472.jpg], author of [b:Murder In Absentia|29500700|Murder In Absentia (Felix the Fox, #1)|Assaph Mehr|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1457914061s/29500700.jpg|46845657]: A story of Togas, Daggers, and Magic - for lovers of Ancient Rome, Murder Mysteries, and Urban Fantasy.
What to Expect
If you've read the series so far, this is possibly the last piece of set-up before the grand finale. (And if you haven't, you need to go back to [b:God Stalk|69169|God Stalk (Kencyrath, #1)|P.C. Hodgell|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1287523762s/69169.jpg|1281031] and catch up!). Jame returns to Tai-Tastigon, the wonderful city that is the background of the first (and only the first) novel in the series. While this affords the reader (as well as Jame) some reunions, the tone is quite different.
The events in the book are spread over six days (not like the discrete episodes covering a larger time span, as in the previous books). There is also an almost metaphysical aspect, as Hodgell further explores the boundaries between life and death or lack thereof. It makes sense if you follow the series, as it will obviously provide Jame if not exactly the weapon then the last pieces of the puzzle for the final confrontation.
What I liked
I like Hodgell's writing style, her depiction of martial arts without specifying a single move, the alien-ness and bizarre-ness she imbues the world, the rich historical knowledge and terminology that she brings. The characters and their adventures are always engaging, although -- as usual -- Jame is the centre and others stay in the wings (as much as we'd like to hear more from them).
What to be aware of
As mentioned, this is an epic cycle. Don't jump in near the end and don't skip volumes -- there are just too many references to events in previous volumes.
Summary
A lovely addition to this wonderful series. Looking forward to the next -- possibly final -- volume!
--
[a:Assaph Mehr|14422472|Assaph Mehr|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1518065419p2/14422472.jpg], author of [b:Murder In Absentia|29500700|Murder In Absentia (Felix the Fox, #1)|Assaph Mehr|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1457914061s/29500700.jpg|46845657]: A story of Togas, Daggers, and Magic - for lovers of Ancient Rome, Murder Mysteries, and Urban Fantasy.
assaphmehr's review against another edition
5.0
By Demons Possessed is the 9th volume in one of my all-time favourite, long-running epic fantasy series. It's not the end though.
What to Expect
If you've read the series so far, this is possibly the last piece of set-up before the grand finale. (And if you haven't, you need to go back to [b:God Stalk|69169|God Stalk (Kencyrath, #1)|P.C. Hodgell|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1287523762s/69169.jpg|1281031] and catch up!). Jame returns to Tai-Tastigon, the wonderful city that is the background of the first (and only the first) novel in the series. While this affords the reader (as well as Jame) some reunions, the tone is quite different.
The events in the book are spread over six days (not like the discrete episodes covering a larger time span, as in the previous books). There is also an almost metaphysical aspect, as Hodgell further explores the boundaries between life and death or lack thereof. It makes sense if you follow the series, as it will obviously provide Jame if not exactly the weapon then the last pieces of the puzzle for the final confrontation.
What I liked
I like Hodgell's writing style, her depiction of martial arts without specifying a single move, the alien-ness and bizarre-ness she imbues the world, the rich historical knowledge and terminology that she brings. The characters and their adventures are always engaging, although -- as usual -- Jame is the centre and others stay in the wings (as much as we'd like to hear more from them).
What to be aware of
As mentioned, this is an epic cycle. Don't jump in near the end and don't skip volumes -- there are just too many references to events in previous volumes.
Summary
A lovely addition to this wonderful series. Looking forward to the next -- possibly final -- volume!
--
[a:Assaph Mehr|14422472|Assaph Mehr|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1518065419p2/14422472.jpg], author of [b:Murder In Absentia|29500700|Murder In Absentia (Felix the Fox, #1)|Assaph Mehr|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1457914061s/29500700.jpg|46845657]: A story of Togas, Daggers, and Magic - for lovers of Ancient Rome, Murder Mysteries, and Urban Fantasy.
What to Expect
If you've read the series so far, this is possibly the last piece of set-up before the grand finale. (And if you haven't, you need to go back to [b:God Stalk|69169|God Stalk (Kencyrath, #1)|P.C. Hodgell|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1287523762s/69169.jpg|1281031] and catch up!). Jame returns to Tai-Tastigon, the wonderful city that is the background of the first (and only the first) novel in the series. While this affords the reader (as well as Jame) some reunions, the tone is quite different.
The events in the book are spread over six days (not like the discrete episodes covering a larger time span, as in the previous books). There is also an almost metaphysical aspect, as Hodgell further explores the boundaries between life and death or lack thereof. It makes sense if you follow the series, as it will obviously provide Jame if not exactly the weapon then the last pieces of the puzzle for the final confrontation.
What I liked
I like Hodgell's writing style, her depiction of martial arts without specifying a single move, the alien-ness and bizarre-ness she imbues the world, the rich historical knowledge and terminology that she brings. The characters and their adventures are always engaging, although -- as usual -- Jame is the centre and others stay in the wings (as much as we'd like to hear more from them).
What to be aware of
As mentioned, this is an epic cycle. Don't jump in near the end and don't skip volumes -- there are just too many references to events in previous volumes.
Summary
A lovely addition to this wonderful series. Looking forward to the next -- possibly final -- volume!
--
[a:Assaph Mehr|14422472|Assaph Mehr|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1518065419p2/14422472.jpg], author of [b:Murder In Absentia|29500700|Murder In Absentia (Felix the Fox, #1)|Assaph Mehr|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1457914061s/29500700.jpg|46845657]: A story of Togas, Daggers, and Magic - for lovers of Ancient Rome, Murder Mysteries, and Urban Fantasy.
galazzo's review against another edition
4.0
I've been reading this series for a very long time and I love it a lot, but I definitely "Uh, who was that?" a few times. I look forward to reading the whole series in a row once it is done.
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