A compilation of three previously published novellas set in the
world of A Song of Ice and Fire, 100 years before the current series.
The tales center on Dunk, a hedge knight who's not that savvy at
first but has a heart of gold, and his squire Egg, who hides a mysterious
background.
The feel of these stories is different from ASOIF, and other
than a few bits is mostly appropriate for young-adult readers. Although the
tone is closer to traditional heroic, high adventure fantasy, there are still
moments of brutality and graphic violence, the odd sex-related humor, and
sometimes bittersweet outcomes.
Overall very enjoyable and well paced story, and you don't have
to wait 7 years between the episodes.
This will appeal to readers who:
Want more background on the world of ASOIF
Enjoy a more traditional adventure-fantasy
You will hate it if you:
Are only satisfied by an oppressively bleak, grimdark tone
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