I’m never one to journal or keep a written record of times and places. It’s a habit I should develop more. Recently, I was turned onto The Grace of Kings by Ken Liu.
A fan of the game series Suikoden, the idea of destiny moving parties in a revolution together and the wild cast of characters that make up the ranks is a concept I’ve always enjoyed.
I tried to read Outlaws of the Marsh when I was younger and a more ambitious child , but that dense story is for another time and life.
This is all to say The Grace Of Kings distills these plot formations into a neatly-designed package that makes managing a large roster quite easy.
Kuni Garu and Mata Zyndu live so fiercely in my imagination. I can see the Japanime-inspired smirks on Garu’s face as he concocts a scheme, and Zyndu is the the straight man sees his destiny ahead of him.
It’s a fun book. A fun excuse to talk.