![]() ![]() Instead, THE LIAR’S KEY is the richest of Lawrence’s fantastic novels. When you add to these contrasting elements the overarching trope of the Great Epic Fantasy Quest, the resulting mix could easily have turned into mud. This contrast makes the funny parts funnier, and the dark parts way more tragic. THE LIAR’S KEY has so many of those really dark moments we love and expect from Lawrence, but it also has so many hysterical points too. Where before, Lawrence wrote some of the best Dark Fantasy/Grimdark in the market, he now has a much deeper mastery of the full spectrum of emotions. THE LIAR’S KEY really highlights Lawrence’s increased ability to write differing emotions. The contrast couldn’t be stronger, and it makes the Red Queen’s War Trilogy, in my opinion, so much the richer. ![]() I still can’t help but compare Jalan to the Jorg from the Broken Empire Trilogy. Seeing all these defining aspects of his character was a complete joy. ![]() But for Snorri, he is set on opening the door to death to find and rescue his dead family. This key can unlock any door, according to myth. THE LIAR’S KEY takes place shortly after PRINCE OF FOOLS ( EBR Review), with Jalan Kendeth and Snorri ver Snagason in possession of Loki’s Key. It’s Lawrence’s longest novel, but it is easily his best yet. ![]() THE LIAR’S KEY ( Amazon) is no exception. He is a terrific writer who is constantly improving his craft. It always feels good writing a review for a Mark Lawrence novel. ![]()
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