[Rob B]

Well, HERE (http://www.sffworld.com/brevoff/229.html) is my review of Scott's awesome conclusion to The Prince of Nothing.

Well done my friend, well done. I am looking forward to re-reading this whole thing now!

[Larry]

Great review Rob. As I said I would, I posted a link over at wotmania so readers there can compare/contrast what we said in hopes that they will agree with us and buy TTT when it comes out in January.

Also, would I be correct in presuming that the last chapter of the book was quite an emotional experience for you as well? I can't wait to see how others react to what all happens there, even if there might be some howls of protest ;)

[Rob B]

Also, would I be correct in presuming that the last chapter of the book was quite an emotional experience for you as well? I can't wait to see how others react to what all happens there, even if there might be some howls of protest ;)
You are correct. I had to read it the last 10 pages a couple of times, it was emotional and powerful, absolutely convincing and the only way I think Scott could have properly ended it.

The scene has been running through my head a few times since I've read it and the more I think about it, along with the ending of Stover's Blade of Tyshalle and King's Dark Tower one of the most satisfying endings I can recall.

BTW thanks for the link!

[Larry]

You're welcome :D

As for that final chapter, I remember talking with Scott via email about a bit of 'awkwardness' in it, but that was just how a certain character got from Point A to the Point B where all that transpired; the rest was just emotionally powerful, as you say. And when I look back through all three volumes, it just all led up to that point, truly signifying that which came before shaped what came after.

But it's going to be interesting to see how many people complain about that ending, just because it's so 'awkward,' in the best meaning possible to describe those interactions coming together to that point. But alas, can't give even the hint of a spoiler, can we?

[Mithfânion]

I hope Kellhus's role will be formidable in TTT and that it will be continued in future books. If he should die in TTT I hope it is done with a big blow out that this realistic within the context of the series (that is to say, if he should die, it should be done by someone who realistically has the power and intellect to achieve this, given Kellhus's earlier feats). I think Kellhus is meant for future volumes though.

If I had to guess who might die I would put in Cnaiur and Achamian, because I don't see how their role would still be relevant twenty years on when Aspect Emperor continues.

[Murrin]

If I had to guess who might die I would put in Cnaiur and Achamian, because I don't see how their role would still be relevant twenty years on when Aspect Emperor continues.
Akka is out - doesn't he write those chapter-opening excerpts about the holy war?


As for the review: Stop taunting me with how good this book is. :mad: Heh. ;) Can't wait.

[Mithfânion]

Akka is out - doesn't he write those chapter-opening excerpts about the holy war?

That depends on when those writings were written doesn't it?

[Larry]

*whistles innocently*

Let's just say the ending makes perfect sense and that the intervening 20 years will be quite interesting indeed. Do some die? Perhaps, perhaps not. Is there action? Most certainly. Is there a further development of a great many themes that underlie the PoN series? Most certainly.

But it is a great conclusion to a series that I will enjoy reading multiple times over the next few years at least.

[Leiali]

Excellent review Rob, I don't think I needed much encouragement to read it, but it has certainly whetted my appetite....Not fair that so many people here get to read it over six months before I do. I am green with envy. :(

[Erfael]

Excellent review Rob, I don't think I needed much encouragement to read it, but it has certainly whetted my appetite....Not fair that so many people here get to read it over six months before I do. I am green with envy. :(

Lei,

I don't remember what exactly your problems were before with getting WP shipped to you, but it appears that Amazon.uk plans on having the US edition for sale in February: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1585677051/qid=1131469569/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl/202-0200217-1928653