Ah, to be honest, it's a really nice finish to this series. The way everything came together was truly satisfying. The storylines reached their logical conclusions, and the characters' arcs were completed in a way that felt both natural and fulfilling. It's not often that a series can wrap up so neatly, leaving the viewers or readers with a sense of closure and a feeling of having witnessed something special. This series managed to do just that, and it will likely be remembered as one of the greats. Whether it was the action-packed scenes, the emotional moments, or the clever twists and turns, every aspect of this series contributed to its overall success. I'm really glad that I had the opportunity to follow this series from start to finish, and I look forward to seeing what the creators come up with next.

I have to say that this particular installment in the series is truly remarkable.

It has exceeded my initial expectations, which really shouldn't come as a huge surprise considering the overall quality of the series.

The story is engaging from start to finish, filled with interesting plot twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.

The characters are well-developed and relatable, making it easy to invest emotionally in their journeys.

The writing style is流畅 and easy to follow, yet still manages to convey a great deal of depth and complexity.

Overall, I would rate this a solid 4.5 out of 5. It's definitely one of the better entries in the series and I can't wait to see what comes next.

What's truly interesting about this third book in the series is that the author makes a rather unexpected switch of the protagonist.

This change can be a bit off-putting at first. After all, the guy who was the villain in the previous book is now the hero of this one.

However, it was still quite fascinating to observe how he gradually began to redeem himself and adopt a better set of values.

I also notice that as the series progresses, further books follow the same pattern and switch out the hero.

For me personally, I have a preference for following the same protagonist from one book to the next, even as they grow and age.

This allows me to form a deeper connection with the character and truly invest in their journey throughout the series.

Nonetheless, the author's decision to switch protagonists does add an element of surprise and新鲜感 to the story, keeping the reader engaged and eager to see what will happen next.

Ovviamente, the third volume of a trilogy is practically incomprehensible without having the first two books in mind.

In these books, the protagonist was Arutha of the Silver Hawk, a young man belonging to the Orosini tribe. The tribe was massacred by a band of mercenaries in the service of the Duke of Olasko. Arutha was saved by the son of Pug, the hero mage of the Riftwar, and was raised and trained to become a weapon of the Conclave, a secret group of individuals who fought against some malignant entities, already responsible for the Serpentwar.

Arutha assumed the name of Tal Hawkins, passed himself off as noble and became the most skilled swordsman in those lands, to the point of being hired into the service of the Duke. He remained there, working as an assassin for his enemy, until the Duke betrayed him and had him imprisoned. At that point, he fled and, at the head of several armies gathered to stop the ambitions of the Duke and his evil counselor - who was actually the enemy of the Conclave, an evil and immortal mage who sought only chaos - he took control of his kingdom.

At the end of the second book, the Duke was exiled: he was teleported to the other continent of the world, a place where he didn't even know the language, and was left alone in the desert.

Kaspar

Incredibly, the protagonist of this book is Kaspar, the former Duke of Olasko.

Surviving the desert and the slavers, he finds refuge on a farm where over time he learns the local language. In addition to a more important understanding, that is, the understanding of the life of ordinary people, which he had always ignored, treating them as numbers on parchments.

The more time passed, the more Kaspar realized that the mage who had become his counselor had deceived him, making him make decisions that he would never have thought of and that he would never have voluntarily accepted.

Certainly he would never have been considered good, and his mage had found something rotten to take advantage of, but essentially his ambition had been to strengthen the duchy to avoid being infested by wars; what he aimed for was the satisfaction of his population.

Intending to regain the throne, Kaspar begins a long journey home, aware that he must find a way to cross the ocean. Instead, he stumbles upon a black, evil armor that captures him with a spell, preventing him from getting rid of it and forcing him to carry it ever westward.

When he finally frees himself from the spell, he learns the true nature of the armor. He knows that it comes from another dimension, and he knows that as long as this thing remains on Midkemia - his world - more and more portals will open between the dimensions, allowing extremely powerful monsters to pass through. Until an invincible army passes through the portals, destroying his world.

It is to avoid the destruction of the world (from which he knows that neither he nor the few people he cares about would manage to save themselves) that he accepts to take the armor to his old enemies: Tal and the Conclave.

And they, although after an initial indifference, will accept him among them to listen to his story.

And after fighting side by side against his former counselor and his servants, the predictable conclusion of this journey of maturation of the ex-duke is reached: his entry into the conclave, which is preparing for the imminent war against the evil mage.

Maturation

A change that would be incredible if it hadn't been managed very well.

Kaspar is not good, and probably never will be. Nor does he pretend to be.

The first part of his journey serves, however, to make him understand (and us too) that he is not as evil as he seemed, that it was the fault of the mage who had subjugated him.

The second part is the result of a constraint: if he doesn't follow the direction in which the spell he is a victim of pushes him, he will die. So he can do nothing but continue, until he arrives at the Gods' Pavilion and the truth about the armor is shown to him.

The third part is finally his choice. He chooses to risk his life to take that object to his enemies, because they are the only ones able to make it disappear before it destroys the world. He remains fascinated by their school. By their power.

At the end, when it is clear that they have the same enemies - and when he has now given up on regaining the throne, which is now occupied by his sister and is now safe and at peace with the neighboring kingdoms - the step towards his becoming an agent of the Conclave is short and inevitable.

Trilogy

The flaw of this trilogy is that, compared to the Riftwar, the Serpentwar, the Darkwar... well, this trilogy doesn't make complete sense.

The first book shows us Arutha, from the extermination of his tribe to his entry into the service of the Duke, who appears very little.

The second book shows us the fall of Arutha, his uprising, the fall of the Duke. And it shows us the true enemy, the mage Varen.

The third book rehabilitates the Duke, who rises from the bottom to enter the Conclave.

In the end, however, the trilogy only serves as a prologue to the next saga, introduces the Conclave of Shadows and creates two characters like Tal and Kaspar. Two warriors, two very deep characters... but nothing more.

Although well written, in the end it turns out to be a bit disappointing as a saga.

This book departs from "Talon of the Silver Hawk" and trails Kaspar, the former Duke of Olasko. After being abandoned halfway around the world with meager supplies, he commences his arduous journey back to Olasko. Along the way, he encounters diverse ways of life that were hitherto unseen from his exalted noble position.

Although this is a "prince becomes a pauper" narrative, Feist refrains from transforming it into a didactic morality play about Kaspar's former blindness. Kaspar is still, in many respects, morally redeemed as his worst transgressions were mainly due to the pernicious influence of Leso Varen. Once liberated from this, his fundamental personality appears essentially good. Intriguingly, neither Kaspar nor many members of the Conclave of Shadows are content with either the notion that Kaspar is entirely blameless or the idea that he is entirely culpable. Everyone involved recognizes the complexity of the situation. Kaspar doesn't receive a free pass simply because a magician made him do it, yet he is also not quite the villain he initially seemed. It is truly refreshing to encounter a book that embraces such ambiguity and complexity.

The story progresses in fascinating and captivating ways, keeping the reader engaged. Kaspar initially becomes a peasant farmer or something similar with a woman whose husband has vanished and her son, and he often thinks of them. He then ends up bound by a compulsion spell to return an animated suit of armor or magical creature called a "Talnoy" to a certain place (eventually bringing it to the Pavillion of the Gods). At the Pavillion of the Gods, he meets a god (name?) who instructs him to find the Conclave of Shadows. He seeks out Talon in Olasko, who believes his story and brings him to the conclave as the Talnoy is acting as a beacon, causing rifts to open to dreadful other dimensions. The Conclave takes him to the land of the elves, which is attacked by a reanimated Leso Varen, who is simultaneously attacking the Conclave's island in search of the Talnoy. When they return, they kill Varen again. Alessandra is slain by Varen in the attack. They discover that the Talnoy is actually just one of an army of such things, buried by a powerful magician (someone) the Black after the last war (Rift war?). The book concludes on a cliffhanger as they were already finding it extremely difficult to dispose of just one of these things.

This trilogy comes to a solid ending, which also appears to be a great prelude for yet another major war.

It is truly delightful to witness Thomas in his excellent fighting state. In fact, I am eagerly anticipating reading about his battles and seeing him fully engaged (well, at least hopeful that he will be).

The conclusion of this trilogy not only ties up the loose ends but also sets the stage for what could potentially be an even more intense conflict.

Thomas's fighting prowess is on full display, making it a pleasure to follow his journey.

As we look forward to the next installment, we can only imagine the challenges and adventures that await him.

Overall, this trilogy has been a thrilling ride, and I can't wait to see what comes next.

Raymond's depth on culture and history in his fantasy settings always amazes me.

It's truly remarkable how he weaves intricate cultural tapestries and rich historical backgrounds into his fictional worlds.

The details he includes, from unique traditions and languages to ancient civilizations and their兴衰, add a layer of authenticity and believability that is truly captivating.

His ability to create such complex and immersive settings makes his fantasy stories not only entertaining but also intellectually stimulating.

I find myself constantly drawn into the worlds he creates, eager to explore and discover more about the cultures and histories that underpin them.

Raymond's work is a testament to the power of imagination and the importance of research and attention to detail in creating truly great fantasy literature.

Aceleye getirilmiş bir son ile karşılaşmak hiç hoş olmuyor. It means that facing a result that is imposed hastily is never pleasant. When things are rushed and a conclusion is reached without proper consideration, it often leads to dissatisfaction and disappointment. This could be in various aspects of life, such as work, relationships, or personal endeavors. For example, in a project at work, if a decision is made in a hurry without thoroughly analyzing all the options and potential consequences, it may not yield the desired outcome. Similarly, in a relationship, if a hasty judgment is passed on the other person, it can cause misunderstandings and damage the connection. We should always strive to approach situations with patience and thoughtfulness, rather than being forced to accept a rushed result.

A very good read for the end of this series!

I was extremely pleased that this book centered around the newer character, Kaspar. His character endured a great deal throughout this book and yet he emerged in a rather good state.

I held the hope that a few of his newly found companions in the early part of the book would survive, but in true Feist fashion, no one is truly safe.

Toward the conclusion of the book, we are treated to the appearance of some of my favorite characters! This was most welcome and it brought back my early feelings for this world.

The ending was somewhat ominous, leaving me with the anticipation that the next series is going to be filled with a great deal of action!

Overall, this book was a satisfying conclusion to the series and has me eagerly awaiting what the next installment will bring.

**Title: A Decent Experience with 3.5 Stars**

I recently had an encounter that I would rate as 3.5 stars.

The overall experience was a mix of good and average aspects.

The service provided was generally satisfactory. The staff was polite and attentive, but there were a few moments when they seemed a bit overwhelmed and took slightly longer to respond.

The quality of the product or service itself was also decent. It met my basic expectations, but it didn't really stand out or exceed them in any significant way.

However, there were a few areas that could use some improvement. For example, the ambiance could have been more inviting and comfortable.

Despite these minor drawbacks, I still had a relatively pleasant experience.

The 3.5 stars reflect the fact that while it wasn't perfect, it was also far from being bad.

I would consider giving it another try in the future, hoping that they would address the areas of concern and enhance the overall experience.

Overall, it was a decent encounter that left me with a somewhat positive impression.

This book marks a significant departure from the previous installments as it不再聚焦于Tal Hawkins. Instead, it delves into the story of Kaspar, the duke of Olasko, whom Tal defeated. Feist's captivating fantasy saga thus continues.

Kaspar, rather than facing a death sentence, is magically transported to the continent of Novindus. The former tyrant who mercilessly murdered Tal's village appears to be devoid of any redeeming qualities. However, this will soon change. Captured by nomads, he manages to escape and embarks on a long and arduous journey home, driven by a burning desire for revenge against Tal Hawkins. Along the way, he works as a farm hand, gradually coming to terms with the reality of his own people.

Yet, there is a menacing dark power lurking in the shadows, with the insidious aim of destroying Midkemia. The impending conflict, which could potentially be far more devastating than the Riftwar or the Serpent war, looms large.

It has been years since I last read "King Of Foxes," and I have completely forgotten what transpired. The same goes for the first book, "Talon of a Silver Hawk." I initially wanted to obtain the English version of this book, but due to the long wait, I settled for the Swedish translation - a big mistake. I have always adored Feist's books. For the past eight years, I have reread "Magician" every summer, and it is the one book I would choose to take with me to a deserted island. However, my experience with the Swedish translation has been disappointing. The translator seems to have targeted a younger audience, writing in a style that feels too simplistic and light, especially considering the philosophical discussions Feist engages in with a god. This approach is rather strange and detracts from the depth and seriousness of the story.

On a positive note, I do like the cover of the book. However, it also reveals the market it is aimed at, which seems to be the case for all Swedish fantasy books. If you have read this book, please share your thoughts with me. I am truly struggling to determine whether it is the translation that makes it so uninteresting or if it is an inherent flaw in the book itself. I find it extremely difficult to form a definitive opinion about this book.

Thankfully, Kaspar eventually redeems himself, and I find myself growing fond of him. Then again, I was never a huge fan of Tal. Additionally, we get to see Pug once more, and I have a soft spot for Pug. The book ends on an open note, leaving the door wide open for more adventures and the promise of yet another war to be fought. I just hope that when that time comes, I won't have to endure reading it in Swedish again.

All the thrilling action that was on full display in the rift war has returned!

What an ingenious title this is! It immediately grabs the reader's attention and makes them eager to dive into the story.

The turn of events in this installment is truly most unexpected. It doesn't follow the same predictable path as the previous books in the series. This element of surprise keeps the readers on the edge of their seats, constantly guessing what will happen next.

Feist has done an excellent job with this book. The pacing is perfect, the characters are well-developed, and the world-building is as immersive as ever.

Overall, it's a great addition to the series and a must-read for fans of fantasy literature.