Couldn't put it down!
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To be honest, I first picked up this book purely because of the cover. Come on, it's an assassin in the front. Besides, the description in Amazon wasn't much help and certainly does not foreshadow any of the millions of things that happened in this book.

The book began rather simply-I thought-with the brutal lives of impoverished children. Azoth is part of that life, and to save himself from it, he apprenticed to Durzo Blint, the best "wetboy" -assassin-in the city. The first 1/3 of the book might have covered 10 years, from when Azoth was a kid to when he was 20 or so. Then the real events began. It's from here that we can see the intricate plotlines emerge and how well Mr. Weeks had planned this book from the first page to the last.

There's plenty of action and court intrigue to keep the reader guessing as to what will happen, not to mention that every character is unpredictable in some way. One can never be sure of who will do what or betray who in this book. At points that's really sad when someone you thought you could trust just betrayed another character, but that's what happens in a world where everyone is trying to survive.

I guess the only thing I didn't like is the ending. It felt way too mushy and didn't really match the rest of the book, but it does give the feeling of hope and redemption. Perhaps that is the point. Anyway, I definitely would recommend this to everyone. Whether you're new to fantasy or is a regular fantasy lover, I'm sure you'll find plenty of plot twists and characterization to keep you going until you're at the last page!
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I read it in two days because I couldn't put it down!
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Loved this!! Couldn't put it down!! A real pager turner!! Loved the characters!! Can't wait to read the next book!!!
3691122
Couldn't stop reading! Can't wait for the next one.
2741025
Good reading......couldn't put down until I finished the book!
2266536
I read this book in only two days. Couldn't put it down!
3523084
I loved this book!!!' I couldn't put it down until I finished it!! Can't wait for the next one!!
3043621
I thought this book was thoroughly enjoyable! I had a hard time putting it down!  Great read!
530610
I loved this book! I could not put it down because I needed to know what happened next! Great read.
4763093
What a great read! I couldn't put it down, and kept finding myself anxiously waiting to find out what was next.
4596365
From the moment I started reading I couldn't put this book down! I stayed up until 4 a m reading until my eyes started to cross and picked it up when I woke up and read until I finished it! I am definitely going to read the others in the series!
3869772
This book was so amazing! I loved every minute of it when I was reading it! I couldn't stop reading it!!
3311165
Could not put it down! Pulls you into a thrilling story with twists and turns I won't soon forget! Highly recommend!
193570
The story had me wanting more. I couldn't put the book down. I cant wait to start reading the next one!
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I downloaded this book today and had the great pleasure of finishing it tonight!! I couldn't put it down. It had me on pins and needles the whole time and I couldn't wait to reach the ending. It left me guessing the whole time!! Can't wait to read more from this author!
4492014
This book was amazing! I found it hard to put down and could not wait to read what happened next.
2956154
I read it in one day. Couldn't put it down! Looking forward to the next one. A definite must read.