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Continuing the bestselling "Riftwar Saga", this novel is set 20 years after the events chronicled in "A Darkness at Sethanon". It follows the intrigues and adventures of a group of powerful nobles who try to overthrow the Empress of Kesh.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Where has the fantasy gone?, 10 Jun 2001

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After reading the first threee books of Feist's amazing riftwar saga I looked forward to Prince of the Blood. But I was in for a surprise. Firstly, this book is set some twenty years after the events of the riftwar, so Feist decided to kill off some older characters during those years. Secondly, the fantasy elements that made his first books, seem to have disappeared. Thinking I was buying a fantasy book, I was quite disapointed. But the good story and characters nearly make up that. If you enjoyed the first books, and you really want to know whats happens to the twin boys, Borric and Erland during their cross into adulthood, I fully recommend it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Its Feist - its brilliant., 9 Jul 2005

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This review is from: Prince of the Blood (Paperback)

The revised edition is not in fact that much different to the original. Where in Magician and the other Riftwar books you build up rapour with the characters, the original Prince of The Blood didn't really do this for Prince Arutha's sons Borric and Erland - the revised edition definitely repairs this.This revised edition follows the movements of The royal princes on a vistit to Great Kesh. However, waylaid by a band of soldiers, Prince Borric, heir apparent to the Kingdom goes missing and is presumed dead. Borric is captured by slavers and taken to Durbin where he escapes with the help of Suli, a pathetic thief. He choses to continue on to Kesh, to warn his brother Erland of the plot to incite war between the Kingdom and Empire by a faction of the Keshian Court.Its an absolutely brilliant read, fans of Feist's previous works will definitely enjoy this, and those who aren't will do so too. Though, I still feel the same regarding both editions... Buy it - its great!

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5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book!, 14 Jul 2004

By	Kurt A. Johnson (Marseilles, IL USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

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In this sequel to A Darkness at Sethanon, author Raymond Feist takes us back to his magical world of Midkemia. Arutha's sons, Borric and Erland, are growing up to be wild; given to drinking, gambling and wenching. However, Borric is destined to be King of the Isles, with Erland being a mere step away from the throne. And so, the boys are packed off to the Empire of Great Kesh, to represent the Kingdom at the Empress's Diamond Jubilee. However, there is a conspiracy at work in Kesh, and one of its goals is the death of Borric conDoin! The twins are going to have to grow up, and quick, if they are to stay alive!

This book is a decided step away from the Elves and Wizards theme that dominated Mr. Feist's early works. Instead, this book places the (non-magical) main characters in a situation where they must use their wits and abilities to succeed - a theme that dominates the rest of his Midkemia books.

Overall, I must say that I loved this book! I really enjoyed the exotic setting, with the author mixing in familiar Earth cultures in an entirely unfamiliar arrangement. Also, even though I do like wizard characters, I thought that Mr. Feist still did a good job of using magic as an integral part of the story, even if it is not the central part.

So, I would say that I liked the setting, I liked the characters (a very nice selection of different sorts, but working together in an entirely believable way), and I liked the story. As a matter of fact, I would say that if this is not my favorite Midkemia story, it is one of my top 2! I really enjoyed this book, and highly recommend it to all fans of Fantasy literature!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Prince of the Blood
This is one in a series of very well written and (for me) convincing phantasy fiction stories. I have found each book in the sagas leads to the next, as I am always wanting to... Read more

Published 1 month ago by L. M. Ingle

4.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading in the Raymond Feist mythology
Read this book recently and it really filled in the blanks of Raymond Feist's mythology and the continent of Novindus which I was struggling with having read the Darkwar trilogy... Read more

Published 5 months ago by S. M. Walton

5.0 out of 5 stars prince of the blood
this book follows on from Feists other books an d does not dissapoint a ripping good read

Published 7 months ago by Sandra L. Jones

3.0 out of 5 stars A good novel.
Prince of the Blood is a stand alone book in Feist's Midkemian series.

It's a very enjoyable and for the first time we are taken into the heart of Great Kesh in a... Read more

Published 22 months ago by G. Peters

5.0 out of 5 stars Astounding - The Riftwar Series Continues.
If you are reading Feist in historical order rather than chronological order then 'Prince of the Blood' slots in just after the Riftwar Saga trilogy (Magician, Silverthorn, A... Read more

Published on 9 April 2007 by Dr. Robert Fisher

4.0 out of 5 stars Prince of the Blood : A Refreshing Adventure
This book is a nice jumping on point for Fantasy readers. For those of you who do not wish to buy the first book of a trilogy,but would like to try Feist's work, I would suggest... Read more

Published on 8 Aug 2002 by kpope15

5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant book.
After reading the Riftwar Saga I was looking forward to this book so much that I had very high expectations for it. It didn't disappoint. Read more

Published on 4 Jan 2002 by Jonathan Stout

5.0 out of 5 stars An improvement on the Riftwar
Prince of the Blood is a different kind of book to the previous Riftwar novels. There is less focus on spells on magic, which tend to make a story unbelieveable, and more focus on... Read more

Published on 4 Jul 2001 by praetor_jamek@romulan.co.uk

4.0 out of 5 stars Good
I read the first three Riftwar books some time ago, and I put off reading this one because a friend told me it wasn't as good. Read more

Published on 19 Feb 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Feist shows us how much depth Midkemia has
I've been a Feist fan for years, and recently reread Prince of the Blood. Wow! It provides insights into the Keshian mind, and great characterisation of Borric, Erland, Nakor, and... Read more

Published on 3 Feb 2000 by sh7794@bristol.ac.uk

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