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Average rating4.1
The first to be published, this is actually the fourth novel in the timeline of the VLAD TALTOS series. The books recount the adventures of the wisecracking hired killer Vlad, a human on a planet mainly inhabited by the long-lived, extremely tall sorcerers known as the Dragaerans. One of the most powerful bosses in the Jhereg--Dragaera's premier criminal organization--hires Vlad, one of their guild members, to assassinate Mellar, who stole millions from the Jhereg leadership and fled. Unfortunately, this thief turns out to be protected in a way that makes it difficult for Vlad to do his job without gaining the permanent enmity of a friend. The reader also learns more about Vlad's past in this, and in other, lives.
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I don't read much straight-up fantasy as authors tend to ape Tolkien or self-indulgence like Martin. But Brust's writing is refreshingly different and a happy discovery.
Came highly recommended by Goodreads so had high hopes. Must say that I took a long break in between and was not very keen to get back in the drivers seat. I think this was primarily because of the over complex world and politics that was created. When I finally did restart, I found the pace a bit better and the finish had panache. Overall though, does not do enough to convince me to read the rest of the series. So long Taltos!
Series
11 primary books12 released booksVlad Taltos is a 9-book series with 8 primary works first released in 1983 with contributions by Steven Brust.
Series
1 released bookDragaera is a 22-book series first released in 1983 with contributions by Steven Brust.