Fantastic book (The Way of Shadows - Brent Weeks)

Member Name: Tom123

Product:	The Way of Shadows - Brent Weeks
Date:	24/09/09 (11 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Will have you coming back for more time and time again

Disadvantages: NONE!

Whatever I say here, will fall short of the mark. I've read a huge number of books, especially in the fantasy genre, and this ranks up there with the best of them. I'd rate it on a par with the like of Terry Brooks and George RR Martin in terms of scope. It's a brilliant read, and I couldnt put it down.

The plot revolves around a 'guild rat' named Azoth, who wants to get out of the life he is trapped in in the slums, so apprentices himself to a Wetboy, 'Durzo Blint'. As Durzo puts it 'Assassins have targets, Wetboys have Deaders... you know why? Because a wetboy never misses.'

It comes with the familiar plot twists and turns you expect from this genre of book, but then there are some that just come at you out of nowhere, and hit you for six. The book leaves you desperate to read the next in the series, but at the same time wraps up reasonably well as a solo read. I found myself finishing it as the sun came up, after going to bed thinking 'i'll just read a chapter then sleep'.

Great book, great author, great buy.

Summary: Great book, great author, great buy.