6/21/2023 0 Comments Swordspoint kushnerThose in Riverside are frequently entangled in the intrigue from across the bridge and it is in midst of these entanglements that we find much of the story. There are lots of beautiful parties and back room negotiations. As is often the case, those with power use everything, and everyone, at their disposal to shift things to their liking. Much of this story is what I think of as court intrigue – people in power manipulating things behind the scenes to get more power or regain power. They have their own rules – and those not from Riverside rarely dare to cross within its borders. Meanwhile, up on the hill across the bridge, is the nice side of town – home to the rich and the people in charge. Riverside is the home to thieves, swordsman, and prostitutes. Richard St Vier is the best swordsman. He lives in Riverside, the “other side of the tracks” which in this story is the “other side of the bridge”. But I hadn’t, until about two weeks of my spare time were swallowed whole by this story. Long Review: For those of us well read in the Fantasy genre, this is one of those books that many people expect you to have read. Short Review: Character-driven sweeping tale of court intrigue, thieves, and swordsmen read beautifully by many voices and accompanied by music and sound effects. Extras: An introduction by Neil Gaiman, which you can listen to below
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