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Jackal Among Snakes #9
Jackal Among Snakes, Book 9
When there's a calamity with the potential to end the world, it stands to reason they might meddle with said world rather directly. For instance, such a calamity might exploit the volatile forces of the planet's core, ending everyone from within without seeking their say in the matter. It would be a brutal and effective way to see its goal to fruition.
Of course, that isn't actually happening. It is, however, a convenient deception to engage in diplomacy with the reclusive dwarves, who've long ago mastered the depths of the planet and have decided to leave the fate of the surface to the surface-dwellers. Argrave desperately needs their knowledge, yet their democratic culture looks down upon their monarchic ways as backward and unproductive. Given the (metaphorical) height their people have reached, it could be said they're justified in doing so... but Argrave's never been one to let justification hold him back.
Of course, that isn't actually happening. It is, however, a convenient deception to engage in diplomacy with the reclusive dwarves, who've long ago mastered the depths of the planet and have decided to leave the fate of the surface to the surface-dwellers. Argrave desperately needs their knowledge, yet their democratic culture looks down upon their monarchic ways as backward and unproductive. Given the (metaphorical) height their people have reached, it could be said they're justified in doing so... but Argrave's never been one to let justification hold him back.
- GenresFantasy
457 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 6, 2024
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July 15, 2026
Not much to say I haven't said in previous reviews.
I very much enjoyed this book. I'd rank it somewhere around the middle of the books of this series, whereas 8 was maybe my favourite so far.
I have noticed in the last few books a slight increase in typos.
We're introduced to two new societies in this book, one more interesting than another. Though the author endnote seemed to indicate that the core idea won't have much chance to be expanded on in this story, perhaps he'll reuse it in another.
We get some unexpected changes in our mc, toward the end. I wonder how that'll play out.
The wider world-building mystery of Gerechtigeit does seem to be leading to something that feels not entirely of a fresh idea, but it's this author's first major series so that's somewhat expected. And the execution is still very enjoyable.
I very much enjoyed this book. I'd rank it somewhere around the middle of the books of this series, whereas 8 was maybe my favourite so far.
I have noticed in the last few books a slight increase in typos.
We're introduced to two new societies in this book, one more interesting than another. Though the author endnote seemed to indicate that the core idea won't have much chance to be expanded on in this story, perhaps he'll reuse it in another.
We get some unexpected changes in our mc, toward the end. I wonder how that'll play out.
The wider world-building mystery of Gerechtigeit does seem to be leading to something that feels not entirely of a fresh idea, but it's this author's first major series so that's somewhat expected. And the execution is still very enjoyable.
September 10, 2024
Was a little less invested in the dwarves diplomacy arc personally but wow did I find the rest of this a real treat! Some interesting reveals and plot line conclusions, also while some mysteries unravel still more begin. The plot development, unique settings, momentum/stakes and truly epic combat all feel great here (especially in the later half) and I can’t wait to see where things head next. Another great addition by Nemorosus.
November 1, 2025
Audiobook review: Great story, but AI voice is a TERRIBLE substitution for Luke Daniels, and I had trouble paying attention to books 6-12 due to the mostly monotonous AI voice. Couldn't enjoy the story as it was released (which is also odd, since the AI voice version is no longer on audible nor amazon)
October 22, 2024
Really enjoyed it, the great chu especially, reminded me of the veidmen content early in the series.
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