Servant of the Empire by Raymond E. Feist, Janny Wurts
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Book Reviews of Servant of the Empire
Book Review: An epic and entertaining sequel!
Summary: 5 Stars
Though a rather lengthy novel, I greatly enjoyed it! An epic sequel, truly wonderful, with rich details and a terrifically exciting plot, I am thrilled to read the third part of this trilogy. This volume focused more on Mara's personal relationships, both between Hokanu, a key figure in _The Riftwar Saga_, a Midkemian slave, Kevin of Zun. I hope that they both will play key roles in _Mistress of the Empire_! Mostly, though, I am curious over who will play the villain in the third volume, because this book neatly tied up the majority of the loose ends.
The electronic version that I read had some errors, but overall, they were easy to overlook, and I doubt that the print version shared these typos.
Book Review: A tearjerker
Summary: 5 Stars
Once again, the Feist-Wurts team has created a beautiful masterpiece. Feist supplies the intricate fantasy setting, and Wurts tells the tale from a woman's perspective. Fearfully, I actually began to view Mara of the Acoma as my own personal hero! Time to take a break and ground myself in reality. But truth to tell, Janny Wurtz has struck an admirable balance between strength, beauty, and self-improvement. The Feist-Wurtz heroine is a more realistic one than is often seen on the fantasy shelves, as the progression of the story lies as much in her own development as in the plot. Forgoing the traditional "sword and sorcery" formula, this book may well be a fiction novel from another world.Book Review: A book that once you pick it up, you can't put it down
Summary: 5 Stars
The detailed story of Kevin falling in love with Mara is detailed in the extreme. The change which Mara udergoes is amazing. The detailed explanation of a culture both beautiful and ugly is amazing. Since starting to read this book I have become possesed,I go to great lenghths to get its' various continuations and and its counterpart Midkemean continuations. I just wish that in the Midkemean editions you would mention what is going on in Kelewan.(you only mentioned it in "The King's Buccaneer" so far) It is very difficult to try to figure out the various figures ages,and nearly impossible to find out if Mara or Kevin are alive still.Book Review: One of the 2 best Feist novels
Summary: 5 Stars
The only one of Feist's novels that I have read 4 times, Servant of the Empire is a brilliant balance of politics that would make anything on earth seem like a nursery game, and an emotional upheaval in a woman who for the first time sees the injustices of the society she has been brought up to love before all other things. Along with A Darkness at Sethanon, this novel is Feist's best. After the tragedies of the Riftwar, any story that can make me relate to the Tsurani more than the people of the kingdom has to be amazing. Another Empire novel would be a dream come true!Book Review: Sumptouos Storytelling In An Exotic World
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a wonderful book! Full of political intrigue, love, greed, and just about everything to make this a rewarding read of fantasy and sci-fi! Lady Mara of the Acoma is the brilliant Ruling Lady who happens to thwart and conquer just about anyone who tries to mess with her. Introducing Kevin, her barbarian lover, and the old cast, including Nacoya, Keyoke, and her son and Spy Master. It is a must-read! She might seem harsh at times, and she gets all goody at the end, but all in all it is a wonderful wonderful book! --Phoenix King