#cursor's fury

[portuguesedisaster]

Is...is everyone gonna discover who Tavi is before Tavi?

[boooklover]

“It’s easy to see what choices one should have made after it is too late to go back.”

Jim Butcher, Cursor's Fury

[antrontsr]

Codex Alera by Jim Butcher

I’ve been a big fan of Jim Butcher’s writing for years and years, but up until now have only read his Dresden Files series.  It was time for me to jump head first into more of his writing.  

A little backstory on this series; Jim was bet that he couldn’t write a good story based off a lame idea.  Jim upped the ante when he countered that he could do just that, but based off two lame ideas chosen by the challenger.  The ideas ended up being “The Lost Roman Legion” and “Pokemon”.

Is it precisely based off the idea of The Lost Roman Legion?  Inconclusive....but  the Roman inspiration is not only evident, but on prominent display.  Much of the story is also military based, however my previous knowledge on the Lost Roman Legion is too insufficient to say yes or no.

Throughout the setting and landscape that this story is part of roam “Furies”.  My initial interpretation of their description more closely resembled Elemental creatures similar to those you’d find in Dungeons and Dragons or other fantasy style games. At the same time, the appearance of these wild forces in nature, and the populations ability to harness their power and abilities was very much reminiscent of Pokemon. 

The story was good pushing into great at times, I enjoyed the variety of characters and races that made up the world.   The story line centers around Tavi, a lowly shepard living on the edge of wilderness, and showcases his rise to power and fame through the politics of Alera.

Jim Butcher exceeded my expectations with this series. 

[gooseandcaboose]

He glanced down at his bleeding finger, which had begun to swell and pulse with a throbbing burn. 'Crows, Calderon,' Max said. 'How many times have I told you that you need to stop biting your nails.' Tavi grimaced at Max and produced a handkerchief. 'Give me a hand here.' 'Why? You obviously aren't taking good care of the ones you've got.'

Tavi and Max in Cursor’s Fury by Jim Butcher

[nautical-language]

Araris and Isana deserve all the happiness

[straycatreadsthat]

Men plan. Fate laughs.

Jim Butcher, Codex Alera: Cursor’s Fury

[boooklover]

“Men plan. Fate Laughs.”

Jim Butcher, Cursor's Fury

[boooklover]

“You beg fate to make your fears into reality, Aleran. But for the moment, they are only fears. They may come. If so, then face them and overcome them. Until then, pay them no mind. You have enough to think on.”

Jim Butcher, Cursor's Fury