Review: I have no problem admitting I'm an addict
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 23, 2011
Okay, in all fairness I really shouldn't give this book five stars. The problem (with me) is that I have become attached to Lawson and to Jon Merz's writing style. I'm not going to go into the many reasons to read this series. If you really want to know, just read my other reviews. Everything I said about his writing holds just as true here. It was a treat to see a younger, greener Lawson as he goes after the baddies in his less than perfect, not yet James Bond fashion. Still with plot twists and surprises I've come to expect but seldom predict this book could hold its own as a stand alone or even an introduction to the series.So... Why should I NOT give The Enchanter five stars? Editing. I have to wonder if the manuscript passed through the hands of an editor before it was published. If you're a stickler for those sorts of details (including at least one anachronism) you'll notice them. If you have chronic OCD, they'll drive you nuts. I got over the editing by the second chapter, but still noticed it throughout the book. I chose not to let those little details bug me, but it did make for a more choppy reading experience than Merz's previous title, The Kensei.Still, if you're a Lawson fan, you will certainly not be disappointed. This is yet another excellent read and has me holding my breath until the next installment.