Barry’s Bloody Books
A wander through the world of speculative fiction where I look at all things fun and fantastical…
King of Assassins by R.J. Barker
A beautiful end, sad but somehow appropriate. Many years have passed since the events of the second book. Girton and his master are both still at Rufra’s court but after the death of the High King, Rufra has the strongest claim to the throne and goes to push for it, against the advice of Girton…
The Fall of Gondolin by J.R.R. Tolkien
Another case of what could have been. This is the third of the stories that Tolkien believed were central to the Noldor on Middle Earth. This books explores how Tuor found the hidden city of Gondolin before it was betrayed and fell to the forces of Morgoth. This is more similar to Beren and Luthien…
Going Postal by Terry Pratchett
This is still one of my favourites. Moist Von Lipwig is a confidence trickster who has finally being caught. He’s given one more chance by Lord Vetinari and is put in charge of the post office and tasked with get it up and running again. When he arrives he finds there are only two people…
The Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolkien
One of the best tragedies within the Fantasy genre. The children of Hurin have been cursed by Morgoth, and Hurin is made to watch their lives unfold from his captivity. The primary focus is on his son Turin, though it also affects both his daughters and his wife. This is more what I was expecting…
Drumindor by Michael J. Sullivan
A very slow first half but it did build towards the end. Riyria have been engaged to find a potential dwarven malcontent in the exotic city of Tur del Fur. They eventually agree to it and treat it like a holiday and they’re accompanied by Albert, Gwen and Professor Arcadius. Once they arrive they find…
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