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This book is interesting to me primarily for its description of the main character's military training. The author is a former Marine, and as such, her creation of a female warrior has more credibility than most. However, as technically accurate as this series may be in terms of military training and strategy, it is seriously lacking in emotional resonance. The main character, Paksenarrion (Paks), never really connects emotionally with anyone else. We are told that certain other characters are h
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Another favorite of mine for nearly two decades. This is simple, straightforward fantasy but what I love is the attention to detail in the military setting, the campaigns and her story of a female mercenary who rose to something greater without losing compassion for the common soldier.
This book was the first fantasy book I read that didn't seem to be a knock off of Lord of the rings. Even better it was really good, so good I read it twice. You should too; come on join the cool people read it.
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