![]() ![]() They all have their languages and little quirks that make it easy to differentiate them. We have a detailed map with loads of different countries, and they are not just the names on the page. What is striking from the very beginning is the wealth of world-building. I can’t pinpoint the exact moment when it happens, but his stupid jokes became endearing (well, at least some of them!). It may be hard to believe after reading those first few chapters, but as the story progress, Kinch grows on us. But the world-building looked fascinating, so I decided to keep on reading, and I wasn’t disappointed. I didn’t find them funny nor interesting. From the beginning, we are bombarded by crude fart jokes and metaphors straight from the gutters. ![]() To say he’s unrefined is an understatement. The protagonist, Kinch Na Shannack, is a thief from the Takers Guild, and he is also the one that tells us the story. After the first few chapters, I was somewhat appalled. ![]() I absolutely adore the cover, so I was thrilled when Gollancz asked me if I would be interested in Blog Tour with this book. “The Blacktongue Thief” by Christopher Buehlman is the author’s debut in the fantasy genre (most published books were horrors). Title The Blacktongue Thief Author Christopher Buehlman Published date Pages 416 Publisher Gollancz ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |