This book is classic '80s fantasy. If you think you might like that, then I guess I would recommend this read. I liked it, although I tend to enjoy most classic fantasy stories. I'm able to forgive its eccentricities most of the time. Be warned that this book is only half of the opening arc. You take a break from what seems like the main characters toward the end, but honestly, the fact that it has this weird pacing only makes it feel more '80s. If you do pick it up, I'd suggest getting the old original cover, mass-market paperbacks. I believe the act of bending the spine and turning the thick yellow pages completes the reading experience required here.