I liked this, and at the same time, I could see how it's not for every reader. Don't make this book your first king. I would recommend reading a few of his shorter novels first to see if you even like his writing. Once you know what you're reading, you will be less shocked or prone to disappointment.

The story here starts out a little slow with an introduction to a wide array of characters. Once they start meeting up, the overarching plot becomes more interesting. I found the ending to be what I consider a semi-satisfying conclusion. It could be argued either way. Which gives it an other positive mark in my estimation. Keeps you thinking about it anyway. Especially considering I think the evil characters were more entertaining than our heroes. I hope that doesn't say anything bad about me.