Thieves World 7 The Dead of Winter Review

Описание: In this video, I take a story-by-story look at The Dead of Winter, the 7th volume in the classic Thieves’ World shared fantasy setting anthology series. I discuss standout entries and weaker chapters while covering returning characters like Hakiem, Jubal, Molin Torchholder, Lalo the Limner, Ischade, the Stepsons, and the ever-volatile gods of Sanctuary. Along the way, I break down themes of political tension, divine interference, rebellion, morality, and everyday survival in a city on the brink, with commentary on contributions from authors such as Janet Morris, Lynn Abbey, C. J. Cherryh, Robin Wayne Bailey, Diane Duane, Diana L. Paxson, Andrew J. Offutt, and Robert Lynn Asprin. Whether you’re new to Thieves’ World, revisiting the series for nostalgia, or searching for thoughtful analysis of fantasy short stories, this spoiler-light review offers clear ratings, context, and honest insight into where The Dead of Winter succeeds—and where it falters.

The Massively Subjective Rating Scale I'm Using
1 - Complete disaster
2 - Barely redeemable
3 - Noticeably flawed
4 - Mediocre but readable
5 - Average read
6 - Solid and competent
7 - Notably strong
8 - Genuinely impressive
9 - Near perfect
10 - As good as it gets

Timestamps
00:00 Video Intro
00:18 Introduction Story
01:12 Hell to Pay
03:32 The Veiled Lady, or A Look at the Normal Folk
04:52 The God-Chosen
07:30 Keeping Promises
09:38 Armies of the Night
11:38 Down by the Riverside
13:28 When the Spirit Moves You
14:48 The Color of Magic
15:52 Afterward
18:01 Overall Book Rating
19:11 Video Outro

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