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Violence
A lot
Large-scale war between two civilizations; battles, deaths, and some graphic violence
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief romantic content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
The weight of war; characters on both sides are humanized; the scope of the conflict
What this book is about
Pug, a kitchen boy in the castle of Crydee, is apprenticed to the court magician Kulgan despite showing unconventional talent. When the alien Tsurani invade from a rift between worlds, Pug is captured, and his magical education takes a completely different path. Feist's epic fantasy—originally published as two volumes—is a foundational text of 1980s fantasy, notable for its scope, its world-building, and its willingness to follow its protagonist across decades and continents.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Large-scale war violence throughout
Captures spanning years
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