The 2 main characters are not caricatures exactly but certainly not subtly developed either, I never real felt anything for the majority of the multitude of characters that are introduced so a main part of the story just didn't work. The book comes across as clunky, by-the-numbers painting and just not working. While the epic scale certainly seems to be there : the fate of island kingdoms in a time of turmoil while men and gods challenge each other etc. Check Add the Asian template and I was sure I was going to love this. I've had the pleasure of reading and hearing ( through podcasts like podcastle) short stories he wrote or translated. Over 20 hours? Yay! I also think a lot of Ken Liu. Love world building, I enjoy delving into well developed intricate worlds and characters. Fan of GRR Martin and Patrick Rothfuss, I've also read my share of Raymond Feist, Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.
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