Unremittingly bleak. I think that’s how I heard Patrick Rothfuss describe this series. And it’s true — sometimes it’s hard to keep reading, because everything goes wrong, over and over. But it seems like we’re finally getting to the point where we can start exploring the idea of recreating civilization. And the writing is great as always. I’m excited to get started on the next compendium. But maybe a break first. Read something happy?

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