8.27.2010
The Folding Knife
by K.J. Parker, 442 pgs, paperback
Overall Grade: A-
Like Parker's other books, 'The Folding Knife' is hard to describe. It takes place in a quasi-historical setting (roughly late Roman republic would be my guess), but there are some innovations that aren't period. Anyway, the story takes place in a made-up Vesani Republic. Basically following the life of Basso from his childhood, and the major events that shape his personality, business, and political career. I think it would sound boring if I described it as a tale of his machinations, but that's really what it is, closely following Basso. As boring as that sounds, it's really good.
Labels: genre: fiction, media: book
