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Jul 30, 2020mx2048 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Having finished the series, I can say the first book is the least interesting and most confusing. Eventually everything will be explained and you will meet characters whose story lines far exceed the Kip's.
Apr 16, 2020Gareldb rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Not a bad story. Some good action sequences. I felt like Kip - the overweight, self-conscious, awkward 15-year old character seemed about right, although maybe a little too sarcastic with strangers. The Gavin/Dazen sub-plot was a little…
Apr 08, 2020colinepp42 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A great start to a great series. There are some amazing characters in this series and they have have memorable introductions. weeks keeps the plot moving fast while still building emotional tension. The magic system in the novel is also…
Feb 01, 2020
The Black Prism is one of only two books that were so good that they made me become nocturnal in order to read them. This book tells the story of a teenager with a not-so-ideal life and how he went down a path of coincidences and tests…
Jun 19, 2019DoodleRaccoon rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I am an avid fantasy and scifi reader and what I love most is when an author can combine great characters with thoughtful world building. This always helps me really lose myself in the world and thinking throughout the day what life is…
Sep 16, 2018RebelBelle13 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
It took me several months to conquer this beast. I would read about 50 pages, then put it down, read a different novel, then go back to this one. The one word that describes Weeks' novel is EPIC. The world is huge, the magic system well…
Mar 14, 2018SPPL_Aura rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I have at times taken a vacation day when the new book in this series is released. Enough said.
Feb 15, 2016CMLibrary_Greyson rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I had a hard time getting into this book at first. It was slow and I was so confused by the magic system. However, I stuck with it and I am so glad I did! It eventually picked up speed and I got to the point where I couldn't put it down.…
Dec 18, 2013ADWithrow rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This was a fun book to read. I was surprised, honestly, at how fast I got through it. I had thought that the size would take a but more time, but I was unable to tear myself away once I got going. The Prism is a complex character with…
Sep 17, 2013pidcockw rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book goes beyond the traditional portrayal of an epic battle between good and evil. The primary hero lives a lie, the evil mastermind speaks the truth. I enjoyed identifying with Kip as he slowly learned about himself. I look…
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Sep 25, 2012unbalancedbutfair rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A very good book. A compelling plot, using characters with real depth. A book about decisions and consequences. Loyalty, lies and repercussions. A book about brothers. All set in a Mediterranean style world with its own religion and…
Jul 05, 2012Bellaira rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Brent Weeks is a master of words. I would highly recommend this and his "Night Angel" trilogy. The story is well written and fast paced you become connected to the characters that move the plot faster than you can imagine.
Oct 25, 2011Larkisarc rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This is a fresh take on the epic fantasy story. Very well written believable characters that drive the plot, rather than being driven by the plot. Highly recommended.
Mar 22, 2011Thriuin rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Brent Weeks follows up his "Night Angel" trilogy with the first in his new series “The Lightbringer”. While his writing style is similar to that of his previous series, Weeks makes a conscious effort to create a whole new world that is…
Feb 23, 2011BankShot rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Interesting Magic system based on colors. Hints of Alexander Dumas (fils) and Dave Duncan makes for a fast moving read. Swashbuckling humour.
Dec 21, 2010AsoKa rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a beginning to a great series. The way that Brent Weeks wrote this book is phenomenal. It keeps the reader intrigued with the changing story line and the little twist to the entire plot. One of my favorites so far