I read the book in French and later English and finally I bought this volume in English. It's love at first sight! I liked the book building which is a first-person narrative, offset by the comments of a speaker / hostile witness. The story of Al Vaelin Sorna and his brothers 6th order is irresistible. The second volume to the task and I look forward to the future. R. Hobb lovers should love "The raven's shadow novel" in French or English.