Prince of Thorns

Prince of Thorns has been something I've wanted to read for a couple of months, but I never managed to get the book. I had a look in almost every bookstore, and I've found it in one. That one book store sold it for something like $25. It wasn't a bad price, but I didn't want to pay that much. I ended up ordering the book and its sequel online, and I started reading last night. I didn't think I've read that much, but I'm half-way through the first book. I think it's just really short.

It's been a good read so far, I'll tell you. The story's quite captivating. It's about a prince who wishes to avenge the death of his mother and brother. Kind of reminds you of Hamlet, doesn't it? Except Hamlet was more of a philosopher and procrastinator than an avenger. The protagonist of this story, Jorg, has quite a bit of character in him. Sadistic, brutal, and very, very fearsome. He's one of those characters who I find easy to pity but difficult to love. That might change though, since I'm only half way through the first book.

The book isn't really about flashy action scenes and fearsome battles- at least not in my opinion. It deals with the darkness beneath the cover of blood and gore. Everything seems so twisted and troubled--- but I guess that's what I like reading. Simple things are entertaining, but they won't exercise my mind.

If you like to read- I guess you can +1 (or two, there's  a sequel) to your holiday reading list. It's worth picking up.

Sequel: King of Thorns