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Quicksilver ★★★½
Quicksilver is long—very long—and often hard to stay focused on. While the historical backdrop is fascinating and some characters are genuinely interesting, the story itself isn’t gripping. Much of the book consists of drawn-out conversations with very diluted action. That said, the prose is fairly plain and the tone surprisingly light, making it easier to follow than expected. If this had been a standalone, I likely would have DNF’d it. But I’m intrigued enough by the broader scope of the series to give the next book a shot.
Quicksilver ★★★½
Quicksilver is long—very long—and often hard to stay focused on. While the historical backdrop is fascinating and some characters are genuinely interesting, the story itself isn’t gripping. Much of the book consists of drawn-out conversations with very diluted action. That said, the prose is fairly plain and the tone surprisingly light, making it easier to follow than expected. If this had been a standalone, I likely would have DNF’d it. But I’m intrigued enough by the broader scope of the series to give the next book a shot.