The Lions of Al-Rassan

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The Lions of Al-Rassan

By: Guy Gavriel Kay

Narrated by: Euan Morton

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The ruling Asharites of Al-Rassan have come from the desert sands, but over centuries, seduced by the sensuous pleasures of their new land, their stern piety has eroded. The Asharite empire has splintered into decadent city-states led by warring petty kings. King Almalik of Cartada is on the ascendancy, aided always by his friend and advisor, the notorious Ammar ibn Khairan - poet, diplomat, soldier - until a summer afternoon of savage brutality changes their relationship forever.

Meanwhile, in the north, the conquered Jaddites' most celebrated - and feared - military leader, Rodrigo Belmonte, driven into exile, leads his mercenary company south.

In the dangerous lands of Al-Rassan, these two men from different worlds meet and serve - for a time - the same master. Sharing their interwoven fate - and increasingly torn by her feelings - is Jehane, the accomplished court physician, whose own skills play an increasing role as Al-Rassan is swept to the brink of holy war, and beyond.

Hauntingly evocative of medieval Spain, The Lions of Al-Rassan is both a brilliant adventure and a deeply compelling story of love, divided loyalties, and what happens to men and women when hardening beliefs begin to remake - or destroy - a world.

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While not my personal favourite Kay book, it sits comfortably above many modern fantasy novels.

A modern master of the genre with another solid standalone novel,

GGK's prose as always is lovely and the audiobook is narrated fairly well despite some inconsistencies.

I love GGK and have read all his books. I am slowly working my way through a reread via audio of all his books. He is always fabulous but I like some books more than others. "Lions" is the one that seems to be listed as a favourite by many of his fans. However, it is not for me. My favourites remain Fionavar and Tigana. "Lions" is still very, very good though but I remember finding all the different kingdoms and factions confusing when I first read it and I still found it so listening to the audio. But it does have 3 very memorable central characters and if your preference is towards history rather than fantasy then you will probably enjoy it a lot. The narrator does an excellent job and even gives a slight Spanish accent to some of the characters without it being corny.

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