[rloomis]

Curious about this forum's opinions on this series. I noticed the Omnibus Editions of Volume I, II and III of this series in the bookstore. Do they compare with any other author(s)....worth my time..??

[Lowlander]

I really like this series. It's one of my favorite "guilty pleasures". They're very enjoyable. Nothing special but just good fun. Of course this is a love or hate series. I know there are many Tiger and Del fans on this forum but there is an equal number of people who hate this series.

Personally I feel the first novel is the weakest. The story becomes more interesting with the second novel. What I really like about this series is the interaction between the main characters. Not only Tiger and Del but also the minor players. Another good point is Roberson provides a good ending. Book 5 is pretty good and the 6th and final one closes the story very well.

So if you're in the mood for some light reading this is a good series. And if you're starting the first book and have doubts : the series does get better

[Eldanuumea]

Tiger and Del are two of my very favorite fantasy characters. I think I appreciate the fact that Tiger is older and more battle-weary than the typical "hero," and the conversational play between him and the young, beautiful but tough Del is extremely witty and wonderful.
I also really like the whole "sword-dance" thing.

[Radone]

Also one of my guilty pleasures. I thought that the first book was not nearly as strong as the next three. The final two were somewhat weak in my estimation as well, but, the characters of Tiger and Del are written with so much wit and charm, it overcomes the less-than-stellar plotting.

[Janos]

Tiger and Del are two of my very favorite fantasy characters.
I agree. I really like Tiger. For being an uneducated, freed Southron slave, he displays an amazing amount of insight and wisdom. One of my favorite things about him is the he delivers that insight and wisdom. Even if there is a serious situation, he's very.... I guess.... comically serious. Even when Roberson was creating an unfunny situation, Tiger's responses could usually elicit a smile from me :D

[Teresa Edgerton]

Count me as another who enjoyed this series very much. Tiger has to be one of the best examples going of a character who is initially unlikable but continues to grow on you until you can't help loving the big lug.

[Zedr0n]

There is a strong female protagonist in the book, and a supposedly cliche male hero, who doesn't care for women much. But it turns out to be one of the best relationships I've encountered in a fantasy book. It is as realistical as it gets, the feeling grow slowly, while the heroes don't really acknowledge them.

As for the fantasy part of the story, it is OK, I guess. Not much really happens(meaning it is slow-paced not lacking the events), but neither you ever get bored. It's one of the upper-middle fantasy books for me. Give it a try and see how you feel about it.