Book Review: Liar's Key by Mark Lawrence

The Liar's Key by Mark  Lawrence
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Can we give six stars to a book?

Or ten?

I wish goodreads added that feature for certain books. Like, once a year, a book so amazing comes along that you want to spend your once a year ten stars on that book. We're only half way through the year, but i don't think I'll read any rollercoaster ride better than Liar's Key.

The book is long. And delicious to read. The wit, the violence, the fun, the quips, the poetry of words, the backstabbing, the bravery, the friendship, the hatred, it's all there. And then there is some more.

I won't go into the plot and story of the book, but Jalan and Snorri are out on an adventure again, looking to open gate to death's domain! And they have the key to do it! It's a ride, this book and i am definitely looking forward to the next one.

There is nothing that I didn't love about this book. Everything was in the right place, in the right amount, it was scary, it was beautiful, it was funny, and it was just perfect.

Also, quotes like this one
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The best time to kick a man is when he is down

-- Prince Jalan of the Red March


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Review of Prince of Fools by Mark Lawrence

Prince of Fools by Mark  Lawrence
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I fucking loved reading this book!

The funny moments made me laugh out loud, the scary moments scared me and the moments in the book that make you feel something deep within your soul, made me feel that inner wild calling to just go out there and do something.

The wild in the book called out to me.

The characters of Snorri and Jal are drawn picture perfect. For some reason, I kept imagining Snorri has Hager the Horrible and Jal as Calvin. But that's how they fit in my head.

The book is a cracking read, it doesn't let down in any area. From the beginning to the end, it's a tight fucking read. Like Tuco said, Tight! Tight! Tight!

I only slowed down in reading this one because I didn't want the adventure to end!

The end of the book was the most satisfying part for me. Many book that are book one of a series leave you hanging at the first part, because they think it's a tv series or something. BUT, Prince of Fools ties everything up in the most satisfying manner.

I'll surely be looking forward to the next part!


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Emperor of Thorns by Mark Lawrence

Emperor of Thorns by Mark  Lawrence
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I took my time in reading this book because, first of all, I didn't want to leave the Jorg and Broken Empire universe, and second, some books are meant to be digested. It's like eating a dish that has been cooked all day and it has so many flavors that you want to spend all day eating it.

I am definitely coming back to the trilogy for a second read because I am sure that there is a lot that I might have missed in my slow reading through the book.

What is the book about? Well, our lovable murderer King Jorg has his eyes set on the the title of the Emperor and he also has some scores to settle with the Dead King and even when he has no plan in his head, he is always meeting things head on.

Mark Lawrence's writing is like a burning butcher knife through slabs of meat. It's powerful, it makes you think, it evokes images that you might not ever see while reading the usual fantasy books, and it leaves afterimages that will stay with you for a long time to come.

I loved the book for the "lessons" embedded in the prose. There is always this tongue in cheek sense of humor that makes you feel slightly guilty for finding it funny.

And a fitting finale. There was simply no other way and no better way to end a trilogy.

Right now, I'm really looking forward to reading Prince of Fools which is going to release sometime in June this year.


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