Customer Reviews

The King's Buccaneer

5 star:		(28)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

When you look forward to action as in the previous novels and I actually read the Serpentwar before this one so I got to see what happened to him later on, I was a little disappointed in this one. Not enough to drop below a 4 star though, it still had enough to keep me going. I just wish he'd've stayed with the old formula, i much more enjoyed that.
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I had read the Riftwar, Serpentwar, and Riftwar Legacy series before sitting down to read the King's Buccaneer and its sister book, Prince of the Blood. I can say by far that for Feist fans and literature enthusiasts in general, this book is this author's most well-connected and inventive tale.

While many of the other books focus on the adventure or action elements of whatever story they tell, the King's Buccaneer revolves around the inner demons of one young boy, Prince Nicholas. You cheer on not his strength in battle like Erik von Darkmoor, or the victories in magic of Pug, but rather you revel in the triumph of his soul.

The King's Buccaneer is an excellent starter book for those looking for a first dip into fantasy, or even a dyed-in-the-wool genre junkie who wants to try out this author for the first time. If you haven't read Feist before, or just want a not-so-traditional adventure tale, pick up this novel, and you'll get all you wanted and more.

Where's Tomas? Where's Pug, I mean all the cool characters? Why does this book seem like a fantasy 90210?

Although the King's Buccaneer had some of Feists usual magic and conflict, I found that half way through it was hard to keep on reading. Things slowed down much more than in the former novels in the series. It seemed as if this novel was written to try to tie the series together, but didn't work to well. It still deserves four stars though, not his best work, but still a good novel.

This book can be read very well on its own. But if you want the full impact of the story its best to have read at least the first 4 or so books of the Krondor series. I personally really enjoyed this tale, one of pirates, sailing ships, dragons and wizards, of far away places and exotic personalities.

Raymond E. Feist brings to life once again his beloved Krondor on the pages before you very eyes and spins us a brandnew tale of young prince Nikki and the adventures he and his friends have as they rescue their friends, make new ones, gain lands and defeat enemy with a cunning plan.

In these pages we gain new glimpses of old friends and make new ones as the pages turn! I can safely say that this is one book of the Krondor series that you don't want to miss. Definately well worth the reading time!

Feist wrote the Riftwar saga with the detail and the precision of a master. His Krondor trilogy is a bit pathetic, but only because it is obvious he wrote the video games first before the books. The Serpent War Saga started off wonderful, but ended weak. But the King's Buccaneer takes the best of Riftwar, and the best of Serpent War, and combines them into one novel. You have believable and awe-inspiring magic, combined with the rough militeristic and realistic life of mecenaries and pirates. Truely my favorite book from Feist, I recommend reading this after Riftwar, but you don't need to read Serpent War to enjoy this classic.

I would have to say that this book is a great connection book to the Serpentwar series. Nicholas even though he is deformed leads an heroic effort to find what has attacked Martin's home and to rescue two women he loves dearly. Another 5 +++ Star book.

The King's Buccaneer is one of the most entertaining novels I have ever read. The story is centered around Nicholas, the youngest son of Arutha and Anita. Because of his deformed foot, and his parent's overprotection, Nicholas grew up to be overcautious. However, now Arutha feels a need to have his son seasoned. He sends Nicholas to Crydee, where Duke Martin will help prepare him for future responsibilities.

Nicholas definitely gets his fair share of seasoning. Shortly after arriving in Crydee all hell breaks loose. Crydee is attacked and many people are taken captive. Nicholas must overcome his inhibitions and set out to recover the captives.

This is an excellent addition to Mr. Feist's Midkemia series. I highly recommend any fantasy enthusiast to read this book filled with adventure and mystery.

An entertaining tale of high-sea's adventure and exotic fantasy. Goods vs Evil. Very entertaining!

The King's Buccaneer is a great sequel to the awe-inspiring Riftwar Quartet. It does a great job of bringing back our favorite characters and further developing the magical world of Midkemia, but is not a fantasy masterpiece like it's predecessor Magician. As a stand alone book, it leaves much to be desired. But as another installment in the Midkemia Saga, it's just fine.