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An epic journey across lands. The stories of characters are interwoven as history is made. A young girl, who lost her homeland and freedom at a very young age, is on the precipice of being able to make her own way, one big job will get her further to her goal. But as events unfold, new stories are told and new paths uncovered.
Guy Gavriel Kay is one of my favorite authors, and this book was a wonderful foray into his worlds. Personally, I don't have a good enough memory to remember all of the threads he has woven throughout his books, but I give him high praise for being able to do so. Hoping at some point I will have time to reread them all and pick up all the easter eggs.
Told by the story teller, this is the story of Lenia, Rafel, religion, responsibility, war, family and love. In a near renaissance world which mimics the real world All the Seas of the World is a cross between fantasy and historical fiction, one of my favorite genres. The first of this author;s books for me, it will definitely not be my last. A thoroughly engaging read which draws you in, you won't want to put it down.
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I love the sprawling worlds, similar to ours but not ours, that Guy Gavriel Kay creates for his characters to inhabit. This is the third book set in this near-Renaissance world. Readers of the previous two books will enjoy encountering familiar characters again, but it also stands on its own for those who haven't read the previous two books. A pleasure to read. Lenia was a fascinating character to spend time with. Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the advance copy.
I've been seeing Guy Gavriel Kay's books being recommended here and there and this my first book from this author. All Seas of the World was very imaginative, a great blend of my favorite genres (sff and historical fiction). The writing was stellar and I am very much looking forward to reading Guy Gavriel Kay's other works.
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Wonderful! Such a great story and an amazing piece of originality and imagination. I like it very much and if you like fantasy you should have a look!