It had been so many years since I read this book, but it was the first book by Feist that I read, I think I was 13 or something? Probably? And that ended with me having all the books in both Dutch and English. I was hooked!

Rereading it now was quite an Experience ™. I notice I view things different now, and the bloodshed in the name of honour and standing leaves such a sour taste in my mouth. As does all the slavery and all things around that.
I still think it's good worldbuilding and interesting scenarios that the authors wove, but my taste has simply changed I think.
I'm leaving the 5 star rating for old times sake. Rating it now would be hard.