Knight

I TRIED.......more

This review covers both volumes of the Wizard Knight duology. Gene Wolfe and I have an interesting relationship. Of course we have no actual relationship at all aside that which belongs to any reader/writer pair, but since I'm reviewing a book that's fair enough. Here's the thing: I really want to be......more

The Knight is the first part of Wizard Knight. The Wizard being the second. He might have titled it Knight Wizard instead. It delivers in many of the ways Wolfe fans would expect, but offers a fresh feel to boot. It is an approachable classical fantasy novel. Its slow pace may not appeal to all, but......more

As far as Gene Wolfe's illustrious and often inscrutable work goes, I feel like I'd name The Knight as one for Beginners. Sir Able's quest and character feel far more tangible to me, far more easy to approach and understand, than, say, Severian's journey through alternate-universe future hellscape w......more

Second read through: even better than the first. The allusions in this book are ridiculous. there are layers beyond layers. but you really need a lot of patience.......more