Steven Brust's "Jhereg", #101
Sep. 7th, 2009 07:53 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
katikatThe first to be published, this is actually the fourth novel in the timeline of the VLAD TALTOS series. The books recount the adventures of the wisecracking hired killer Vlad, a human on a planet mainly inhabited by the long-lived, extremely tall sorcerers known as the Dragaerans. One of the most powerful bosses in the Jhereg--Dragaera's premier criminal organization--hires Vlad, one of their guild members, to assassinate Mellar, who stole millions from the Jhereg leadership and fled. Unfortunately, this thief turns out to be protected in a way that makes it difficult for Vlad to do his job without gaining the permanent enmity of a friend. The reader also learns more about Vlad's past in this, and in other, lives.
Review: I think that this book together with "Taltos" are the best parts of the "Vlad Taltos" series. Why? This book is set in Adrilankha and it focuses on Vlad and his relationship with the Dragaerans in general and with Morrolan, Aliera, Kiera and Kragar in particular. I just love this, the way his friendship with these Dragaerans boggles Vlad's mind, he hates all Dragaerans after all. But Verra forbid someone hurts Morrolan or Aliera. At least Vlad's friendship with Aliera is explained. I'm still curious if there's a deeper reason for Vlad's friendship with Morrolan too, it would be pretty cool! To sum it up, I really like this series and I will continue reading!
Review: I think that this book together with "Taltos" are the best parts of the "Vlad Taltos" series. Why? This book is set in Adrilankha and it focuses on Vlad and his relationship with the Dragaerans in general and with Morrolan, Aliera, Kiera and Kragar in particular. I just love this, the way his friendship with these Dragaerans boggles Vlad's mind, he hates all Dragaerans after all. But Verra forbid someone hurts Morrolan or Aliera. At least Vlad's friendship with Aliera is explained. I'm still curious if there's a deeper reason for Vlad's friendship with Morrolan too, it would be pretty cool! To sum it up, I really like this series and I will continue reading!
