Not for the unitiated - Rated 
A tale that continues in much the same vein as those that have come before in Firest world of Midkemia. Whilst this does continue the current epic in the series its is full of all the usual trademarks that we've come to expect from this author. Fast action paced storytelling with characters that just jump out of the page yet here, as opposed to having time to think, they have to hit the ground running as they have to stop the forthcoming war before it can begin as their opponents are not used to losing Yet unlike his earlier stories the tale wends its way down a darker road leading each character to not only have to face their own personal "demons" but also having to struggle to remember that what they do is right. A great story for fans, yet for the uninitiated you'd be best going for Magician to see if its to your taste.
Good - but not Feist's best - Rated 
First up, if you're new to Feist, then this isn't the book for you. Not only is it one of his weaker novels, but it pretty much requires you to have read all his previous works if you want to keep up with all the goings-on. Go read Magician instead - Feist's first novel and possibly still the best.
For anyone who's already a fan, then this book is essentially a must-read. It closes off the latest storyline, and wraps up the plots of numerous characters along the way. I had not read any of Feist's books since Into a Dark Realm was released, yet I had little trouble remembering what was going on. The author seems determined to mention at some point every character who's ever been in the series, either with a small supporting role or a throwaway comment by someone reminiscing about one of the previous wars. For long-time fans this gives the impression of the book being a walk down memory lane, although sometimes you wish they would just get on with the current plot!
In terms of plot, the book is suitably dramatic and I found myself mostly gripped throughout. Like always, the exact resolution is always a bit confusing, but I felt that the emotional consequences of the end could have been dwelt on a bit further.
In terms of character, most of the characters are not given enough time to make much of an impact. It's always nice to return to Pug in these books, and it's apparent here how much he's grown since his first adventures in Magician. He gets most of the attention and some nice character moments. Nakor and Bek both get their moments to shine as well. The only other character who really stood out to me was Miranda, and somewhat surprisingly, I really enjoyed the take on her character here.
What let the book down IMO, was that I still have failed to warm to some of the newer characters. I found myself uncaring about characters like Magnus and Jim Dasher, although this is probably more of a fault with how they were introduced as opposed to being a particular flaw in this book. The book also contained a few minor inconsistencies and my edition was littered with spelling/grammar mistakes. These are a small nuisance, but not enough to really detract from my enjoyment of the book as a whole.
Wrath Of A Mad Good - Rated
An excellent end to the saga and another great tale that I found I could not put down. Just had to read through to the end of this great series. Once again another classy tale from Raymond Feist!
A sad end to a great series - Rated 
I fully agree with all others writting on here that the book was indead rushed for completion of the saga. The are one or two outstanding errors in this final book which do not give credit at all to the author. Infact I would go as far the say that Raymond either let his kids or wife write this one.
I borrowed the book from the library and I'm glad I did as £18RRp for this book is far to much.
If this book is whats to come from Mr Feist, then thats it for me, no more ConDion or Midkemia.
A let down - Rated
First let me say I am a huge Feist fan, his work with Janny Wurts on the Empire series is probably the most reread books I own, and Magician and the serpent war saga are all huge high notes.
But he can be hit and miss, and when he misses his characterisation is usually the culprit, and for me he has failed here again. What I like most about Feists imaginings is how cleverly can bring on characters, Jimmy, Erik, Roo, Mara, Nakor are all excellent examples. But some of the new ones, Magnus especially are just cardboard cut outs of any basic fantasy plot.
Another usual plus with Feist is his impressive set up of magic, especially its limitations. The last few books have had the slowly deteriorate and now its a joke, magicians are far too powerful. I don't want to give details away but for those that have read it they will understand what I mean.
So all in all I just found this a typical fantasy setting romp of overly powerful magicians wandering around hitting things, which from a writer of Feists calibre is even more disappointing.
So i ask Feist, please, please, please stick to what you are good at, colourful descriptions of nations, political machinations and charcters with real flaws and depth. leave teh all powerful magicians to the mid level writers, you have too much talent to be caught up in a magical arms race... take your own advice and listen to nakors description of magic's place in battles in the first of the serpent war books!
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