Wow.
I mean wow.
Megan Whalen Turner is talented. Somehow she manages to write an entire book without revealing the true intentions of the main characters until the very end, but it still all makes sense.
The King of Attolia is actually the third book in the trilogy, preceded by The Thief, and The Queen of Attolia. I really enjoy these books but The King of Attolia is my favorite.
They are set in a Greece-like setting and are full of politics and intrigues. When I first grabbed The Thief off the shelves at the library, I didn't really have any idea what it was about. At first I was a little disappointed, but in the end Turners unusual style of story-telling is captivating. The Thief is written in first-person narrative, but you still don't know all of what that character is thinking or even who they are. By the end of the book the narrator reveals some character traits that he has kept hidden from everyone, including the reader! In a way, it describes the personality of the narrator even more, hooking the reader on for the sequel.
In every book, the main character, Gen, manages to beguile the reader, even when he isn't the narrator. His actions are shrouded in secrecy, especially when they appear to be open and above board to the reader, making it a fascinating read all around.
Now, I know I haven't given much plot background, but I'm afraid of giving anything away. Just go read it!!
Warning: These are political fantasies....so if you don't really enjoy reading fantasies about government policies and intrigues, you might not enjoy it...I like that kind of thing, especially when it is written the way Turner does!
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