2008-09-15 A compelling finale

I have to say, I put off reading both the Conclave of Shadows and the Darkwar saga due to relatively poor reviews, having read and loved Magician over 10 years ago and the Serpent War about three years ago.

Although I would concur that the series isn't as heavyweight as the previous ones, for those that love Feist's work, Wrath of a Mad God presented a compelling finale to what is essentially a six book series marketed as two x three books, and once again revealed a series of twists and turns that surprised and shocked, making me want to go back again to read Magician again and certainly making me ready to read his next books.

The Conclave was interesting but really a set up trilogy, Flight of the Nighthawks likewise, but I found both Into a Dark Realm and Wrath of a Mad God un-put-down-able and WOAMG in particular had one of the best climaxes of the whole Riftwar Saga series.

Others may not agree, but I'd say make up your own mind and if you're a fan, I'd go for it with no questions asked.

If you're never tried Feist before, of course, start at the beginning - Magician is still one of the best books written in fantasy, all the other books afterwards just extend the pleasure.