It is mixed for several reasons. This book is slow to take off, the writing style is less fluid than in the other books of Feist and it is not certain that he had actually written as it is co-signed. However in the middle of the novel, the story finally gaining momentum and depth. The rather cold become far more endearing characters and the final message of tolerance towards an enemy very well. A final drawback, this end totally mushy is not worthy of the rest of the saga of Midkemia. This opus somewhat apart in the complete works of the author was not required, although it remains rather pleasant. Disappointment.
