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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “I love this series the Theif was great, The queen of Attolia even better, and The King of Attolia even better. Megan Whalen Turner creates brilliant plot twists that are practically impossible to see. There is always a surprise. The characters are interasting, the plot incredible and just a...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“This three-book series is in my top 5 favorite books of all time. Love it.”
Jenny E wrote this review Tuesday, December 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I hope it is as good as the other 2.”
Allison C wrote this review Wednesday, October 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“just like The Queen of Attolia, I really really really really really really really really really really love it and think everyone should read it. :) if i tell you what it's about, then it'll spoil the story!”
Rikell Amari wrote this review Wednesday, October 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Wow.”
Claire M wrote this review Saturday, September 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Loved it.”
joannamarie wrote this review Sunday, August 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“my favorite in the series this is a realy, realy good book”
Katy N wrote this review Wednesday, August 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Good, not great, slightly boring at times. Love Gen, and Attolia. ”
Elizabeth M wrote this review Sunday, August 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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TeensReadToo.com wrote this review Friday, July 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
THE KING OF ATTOLIA marks the third book that follows Megan Whalen Turner's mischievous and dangerous hero, Eugenides, who is known to his friends as Gen. While returning readers may be disappointed that this installment is not narrated by the roguish master thief (the story is primarily told by a young guard named Costis), they will appreciate the returning cast of characters. Newcomers to the series shouldn't be too confused, though everyone should probably read this book twice to get all the political intrigue.
The book picks up with the former Thief of Eddis, Gen, now the newly crowned king of Attolia, except no one is taking him seriously, not even himself. The people of Attolia are furious with "the goat foot" who stole their beloved queen, and humiliating the king has become a national pastime. Poor Eugenides has found snakes in his bed, sand in his food, and has been attacked by the palace dogs, but isn't willing to enforce his authority. His court thinks he's an oaf and a pushover, and an unwilling king is a serious detriment as Attolia faces a war with the Mede Empire.
When Costis, a young idealistic member of the Queen's Guard, makes the mistake of showing his dislike for the king, he thinks he gets a fate worse than death; Eugenides promotes him to a lieutenant and makes him his personal guard. Though being the king's scapegoat is no easy trip, Costis soon realizes the difficulties Eugenides faces as a foreign sovereign in a hostile court. All the characters are tested in THE KING OF ATTOLIA as various forces vie for political power.
This book was a joy to read. Megan Whalen Turner gives the reader rich descriptions of both the sumptuous Attolian palace and its many inhabitants. The novel seems even more plot-based than her previous two books. It twists and turns around the topics of espionage, assassination, and diplomacy. While a reader can still make sense of the story without reading THE THIEF or THE QUEEN OF ATTOLIA, this book is a special treat for returning fans. One of the surprising things for me was how the wonderfully charismatic and clever Gen is transformed into a clumsy idiot under the prejudiced eyes of Costis. Turner hints at the drawbacks of underestimating people without being moralistic. I have waited over six years to read this novel and I'm delighted that it leaves plenty of room for future stories.”
“I have yet to read this one. =o”
Sabrina wrote this review Friday, July 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I loved this book. The political intrugue was sometimes hard to follow, but I loved the twists to the the story. I was rooting for Gen the entire time. ”
Michelle J wrote this review Wednesday, April 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
