The Luck of Relian Kru. So far this morning Relian Kru has broken three goblets, torn his best doublet, and been insulted by a snake. And those are the disasters he knows about! What he doesn't know is that he been condemned to death for dressing badly, and that the kindly sorcerer who invited him to dinner actually has in mind something a bit more permanent than a mere meal- like eternal slavery...
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Every Feature Works,
This review is from: The Luck of Relian Kru (Paperback)
"The Luck of Relian Kru" is a fortunate book indeed! Every feature works, from the plot to the characters, from the worldbuilding to the romance, from the cover painting to the back blurb. The story follows Relian Kru as he bumbles through the world, followed by the worst luck imaginable. He has just been condemned to death by assassination for dressing wrongly, and has fled for his life to the Sorcerer Krepose Gavayne to reverse his curse. But lo and behold, Relian's ill-luck holds and Krepose enslaves our hapless hero (and thus unwittingly saving young Kru from Skrivvultch the Stick - the tireless Neuranci assassin). Combining her usual politics, strange creatures, hint of horror, mind-magic, and a well built subtle romance, "The Luck of Relian Kru" is an excellent offering from one of the genre's most innovative authors. Those who enjoyed "The White Tribunal," or her earlier works will especially enjoy this book.
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Relian's Luck is mine,
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I was lucky to happen upon The Luck of Relian Kru. I'll have to read everything Paula Volsky has written now. The characterizations are timeless (Skrivvulch the Stick, the court assassin, is a classic), and the dialogues are witty and at times hilarious. My sons and I have been quoting the book now for months, and we've loaned Relian Kru to every reader we know here in our little port town of Xiamen (formerly Amoy). Thanks, Paula, for showing us there is something new under the sun after all--the writings of Paula Volsky. I wish I'd known sooner.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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If you're lucky enough to get a copy, READ THIS BOOK.,
By bcfnmp@ritvax.isc.rit.edu (New York) - See all my reviews
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THE LUCK OF RELIAN KRU was the first book that got me truly hooked on Paula Volsky's delightful characterizations and use of language. It is humorous without being silly (how many books with a three-armed baby can say that?), and a thoroughly enjoyable read. It is often difficult to find now, but it is worth the hunt.
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