"Debt of bones" is actually part of previously mentioned book "Legends: Short Novels by the Masters of Modern Fantasy" and this was for me introduction to the world of literary genre of Fantasy, Terry Goodkind being one of authors presented. Goodkind apparently created the whole fictional universe of his own and he is author of highly successful multi-volume saga titled "The Sword of Truth" - after several books, he also wrote "Debt of bones" as stand-alone prequel and this was included in "Legends" for it works as a part of his Fantasy novels but it can also be introduction to his work. I was very intrigued because his writing style is quite captivating and it did had a feeling of some good, atmospheric medieval adventure novel.
The main character is Abigail, daughter of Hensa, who arrives in big town with decision to search help from all-powerful wizard in order to protect her small village from invaders. Goodkind is very good at describing the overcrowded city, its people and all sorts of citizens crowding the streets, he also cleverly puts our focus at the main character and slowly unfolds the story that presents itself like an onion peeled of many different layers until we realize that nothing is what it seemed at the beginning. Everybody lies and cheats at one point or another, some must be sacrificed for the final results and sometimes one person means nothing in bigger scheme of things. I was really deeply immersed into this one and liked it enough to search for more of the same author in the future.
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