The Thief

The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner

Plus Points(s): Twists and Turns, Wonderful Hero, Simple yet powerful language

Is this a series?:Yes.

Review:He may not seem like the best of thieves. In fact, his story begins painfully in a prison cell, having been caught by the king’s guards. To be released from prison, the king makes a deal with him. Steal something for the king and he would be set free. It appears the thief has no choice.

Follow Eugenides in his pursuit for a treasure so valuable, the sovereignty of a country depends on it. What makes this book an exciting read is that the thief always falls into scrapes but manages to get out of them, always at the last moment. I especially liked how the real personality of the thief unfolds bit by bit, revealing a master of his craft, ready to take risks to get what he wants. Since Eugenides never loses his dry sense of humor in any situation and always contemplates suicide whenever it appears that all is lost, you will definitely be entertained throughout the story.

I actually read the second book, The Queen of Attolia and the third book, The King of Attolia first. The second book is amazing, and the third book is even better. So to tell you the truth, when I read this book, The Thief, it paled in comparison to its sequels. (You can read my reviews, and other people’s reviews, on the other 2 books from my GoodReads bookshelf on the left). However, it would probably be best if you read the books in the right order as the subsequent ones contain spoilers. On the other hand, if you did not find the first book in the library but found the second one instead (like I did), it will not hinder you from the enjoying the book all the same. I can’t wait to get my hands on the fourth book (which has not been released yet).

Recommended for: Those who enjoy plot twists and intrigue.

Not Recommended for: Anyone who prefers stereotype heroes, expected endings.