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There is a detectable difference in that, being self-contained, ''The Crown Tower'' hasn't the complexity and character-web of the Revelations which I missed till I got used to it. (Those of you unaware of what's gone before probably won't notice.) Also we drift into the novel rather than falling into the action that aficionados are used to, but we don't have to wait long. Michael writes in a specific style for Riyria, deleting anything literary that will slow the momentum, wanting us to remember the action rather than the words and, oh gosh, we do! Hadrian is quickly embroiled in a murder mystery that comes back to be one of the novel's big twists.
Both newbies and we Riyria veteran readers will experience the same frisson of excitement but our ours also has a discovery factor as pre-Revelation moments fall into the larger jigsaw, making us want to go back and re-read the trilogy/sextet (depending on your version). There are a couple of in-jokes and nods to reward those of us who have read the lot, as though a greater reward was required. Indeed, ''The Crown Tower'' is very good, sliding into excellence once the alliance is formed, albeit formed grudgingly.
Hopefully in time Michael can write some literary offerings as well. I mean, imaging the Beatles forced to keep recreating the early 60s… no ''Long and Winding Road'' for a start. However for now we just say ta very much and bring on ''The Rose and the Thorn'' (due September 2013). However best have a tissue ready; knowing an author only kills for a reason doesn't always help.
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