Review: Great Twist on the Standard "Thief"
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 11, 2013
Why have I never heard of Tanya Huff before now? Obviously she's been chewing bubblegum and kicking kiester in the realm of fantasy lit for awhile without me noticing. Let's see what kind of high praise I can serve up....1. Terizan is a wonderfully complex and consistent hero. Her motivations are always very clear to me. Her characterization is consistent even as it develops.2. Terizan has a distinct way of talking, as do Poli and Swan (supporting characters.) Even the faceless tribunes have a fairly consistent way of speaking, helping the reader understand those characters.3. The world is extremely unexpected. I really like it though I don't quite have it. It seems like a bizarre combination of the American southwest (maybe Mexico too?) and the "Near East" of "Arabian Nights."4. Terizan keeps me guessing. I know she's going to get out, because she's the best thief, but damned if I know how.Good fun, with a dash of the naughty and vicarious adventure.