Believe me, Tad Williams is the author who can fulfill all your fantasy ambitions. This book follows the story of Simon, a kitchen boy who gets involved into things that he couldnt even have imagined. The monsters are the legendmakers worst nightmare! Tads writing style is very thought provoking and the massive world building is extraordinary. It is a must read for people who liked the Inheritance cycle or the song of ice and fire. If you havent read this book, you havent done anything in your life. Even a sequel series The Last King Of Osten Ard, is releasing with the first book already released. That just adds to the reasons for you to read this book. This is indeed a must read.
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