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pryme's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
guppyur's review against another edition
3.0
Solid if not especially innovative. I love Bujold's Vorkosigan books dearly, and was kind of hoping for the same kind of madcap adventure, but it was not to be. This book is largely setup, though, so maybe there will be more of that once the series gets rolling. Quick read as it's only novella length.
abditoryalive's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
msmith7344's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
dananner's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
boyfouronetwo's review against another edition
5.0
As a fan of the Miles Vorkosigan stories I've had this book in my "to read" pile for a while now. I wish I had picked it up sooner!
I thoroughly enjoyed this other realm created by Bujold and am looking forward to continuing the series. It has a similar feel to the Vorkosigan books, just cast in a different era!
I thoroughly enjoyed this other realm created by Bujold and am looking forward to continuing the series. It has a similar feel to the Vorkosigan books, just cast in a different era!
amiraisas's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
sometimes you just want to read about a good-natured truant pretty boy who completely takes it in stride that he's just been possessed by a 200-year old demon that's technically also a conglomeration of the ten dead women, lion and horse it previously possessed.
these novellas have been on my radar for YEARS and I really should have started them earlier. I'd previously read both Curse of Chalion and Paladin of Souls that take place in the same world so I was already familiar with the lore of the Five Gods, but you really don't need to have any prior knowledge to read these novellas! It's very much it's own adventure and I feel like even new readers will have fun with this. penric and his relationship with desdemona is too entertaining so far.
these novellas have been on my radar for YEARS and I really should have started them earlier. I'd previously read both Curse of Chalion and Paladin of Souls that take place in the same world so I was already familiar with the lore of the Five Gods, but you really don't need to have any prior knowledge to read these novellas! It's very much it's own adventure and I feel like even new readers will have fun with this. penric and his relationship with desdemona is too entertaining so far.
katieinca's review against another edition
5.0
I am a really, Really Big Fan of Bujold, so I was saving these for time of need. And then I forgot to take a backup book on a trip, and here we are! I had been assuming Penric and Desdemona were a couple, or perhaps siblings. I would never have predicted the actual setup here, and it's SO GREAT.
kzimm2024's review against another edition
5.0
I liked this one! Subtle humor with an honest voice, Penric is an intriguing and fresh character. Every once in a while I have to dive into some "clean" Science Fiction, kind of a reset for my reading.
Its reminiscent of M. Wells writing - the Raksura series- and I was compelled to start this series when I spotted one of the books on Subterranean Press' website, for The Physician of Villnoc. The cover really drew me in. It also has been on my feed for a while so hey, took the chance.
I like Des (the demon) and it was amusing that when her god had the chance to bring her back and end her existence, he spit her back out and said it wasn't her time yet. And she now adores Pen for his humility in saving her, he now has a partner for life.
Its reminiscent of M. Wells writing - the Raksura series- and I was compelled to start this series when I spotted one of the books on Subterranean Press' website, for The Physician of Villnoc. The cover really drew me in. It also has been on my feed for a while so hey, took the chance.
I like Des (the demon) and it was amusing that when her god had the chance to bring her back and end her existence, he spit her back out and said it wasn't her time yet. And she now adores Pen for his humility in saving her, he now has a partner for life.
rebeccazh's review against another edition
It is such a pleasure to go back into the World of the Five Gods series. I absolutely love this series; my favorite book is [b:Paladin of Souls|61904|Paladin of Souls (World of the Five Gods, #2)|Lois McMaster Bujold|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1388350884l/61904._SY75_.jpg|819610]. Reading this book made me feel like rereading that. But anyway, Penric and Desdemona were so enjoyable to read about. Penric, especially, makes me feel so fond, although the book is a mere 100ish pages. His humility, respect/sensitivity and innocence makes him such a likeable hero.