Naked Empire

Rating:
Summary: I really like this series, but.......
Review: I've had trouble actually getting through book #8.
Normally I stay fairly interested the entire book through, as things continue to happen, and the storyline progresses. But this book has just been about walking, and more walking, and even MORE walking. Then, a talk about philosophy, and being good or bad to people for pages on end. PLEASE just make the constant rambling stop and continue on with the story.
I probably could have skipped this entire book & not really missed anything. About halfway through the book, I almost couldn't stand it and actually just skipped several pages at a time. I just don't understand how this really relates to the story & plot as a whole. it's just talking about the same thing over and over.
I'm hoping Chainfire is better than Naked Empire.... I'm still waiting for the paperback version... Hardcover is too much to spend on a book. But that's another matter.

Rating:
Summary: Excellent
Review: I think I am an atypical reader as it seems, after reading others' reviews, that many think the series is worsening as it progresses. On the contrary, my favorites are those later in the series; this one is no exception. I quite enjoyed this book, and thought it had some interesting plot twists. But again, I appear to be an exception to the rule.