Will Duquette's review of the sequel, Paladin of Souls, included this comment, which works pretty well for this book also: it will be coming to Good Story sometime soon I have a feeling.) (And yes, Scott, you may as well beware too. How much did I like it? I gave the book's name to both daughters yesterday with the comment that I'd be looking forward to discussing it with them. However, Curse is altogether more layered and interesting. The Curse of Chalion reminded me strongly in some ways of Barbara Hambly's Sun Wolf trilogy, especially in the author's examination of a mature man humbled by events and forced to learn who he is below the surface. Just about then was actually when it got more interesting, so if you find yourself in similar straits, just keep going. I'd read to the end and either be bored by it or love it for the entire thing. I was not going to be the one who quit on her after that. Sturgis picked that moment to comment that this was one of her favorite books. I must admit that about 5 or 6 chapters into it I almost put this book down, thinking it was much of a muchness with other such tales. It is, however, also a land where free will matters in the outcome of events. This is a land of various gods and strong, dark magic. If that weren't enough, he is also pulled into the the affairs of the divine as a result and this complicates his life as one might imagine. However, overall I really enjoyed this tale of a bedraggled, galley ship survivor who, despite his best efforts to the contrary, finds himself in the middle of royal intrigue. I felt this especially in the case of the romantic resolution for the protagonist. I certainly am glad they did, although if Goodreads allowed it I would give it 4-1/2 stars instead of the full 5, simply because I feel the ending was rushed as if the author was ready to get this situation done and the book sent out. Sturgis, have strongly recommended both this author and book. Two readers I trust, Will Duquette and Amy H. The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold
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