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The Wheel Of Osheim

by Lawrence, Mark

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Felt so so about the first book, loved the second book, and I also love the final book in Lawrence's new take on an anti-hero prince. Jarl, the hero of The Red Queen's War trilogy, is a completely different character than Prince Jorg from The Broken Empire trilogy. Though the characters of the princes are vastly different, what has remained the same is Lawrence's deft writing, poignant (yet cloaked in sarcasm) remarks about the absurdity of the human condition, and his wonderfully deep world building.The Red Queen's War is more of your traditional epic fantasy tale than the last trilogy and the world is more filled out, more explained. I was quite impressed how Lawrence builds the world and how he explains the strangeness of it; it's one of the better examples of merging science fiction / post apocalyptic fiction with epic fantasy in such a way that it all makes perfect sense.One of my favorite books this year and a strong conclusion to a strong fantasy series. Mark Lawrence continues to prove himself as one of the top fantasy authors of our generation. Pick this book up (and read the series if you haven't) with no reserve. 

About the Author

Lawrence, Mark

Mark Lawrence is a British author best known for his fantasy novels, particularly the Broken Empire trilogy and its sequels, the Red Queen's War trilogy, and the Book of the Ancestor trilogy.Lawrence began writing at a young age and studied science, but later turned to writing as a full-time profession. His debut novel, "Prince of Thorns," was published in 2011 and tells the story of a young prince who seeks revenge against those who murdered his family. The novel received critical acclaim and was followed by two sequels, "King of Thorns" and "Emperor of Thorns," to complete the Broken Empire trilogy.Lawrence's subsequent series, the Red Queen's War trilogy and the Book of the Ancestor trilogy, are set in different worlds with different characters but share Lawrence's signature style of dark, character-driven fantasy. His writing is known for its vivid descriptions, intricate world-building, and morally complex characters who often defy genre conventions.In addition to his fiction writing, Lawrence is also a scientist and a self-described "retired bandit." He frequently engages with readers and fellow authors on social media and maintains an active presence in the fantasy community.

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