The Luck of Relian Kru
by Paula Volsky
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Author: Paula VolskyEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1987-06-01
ISBN: 0441838162
Publisher: Ace
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Book Review: A Whimsical Fantastic Adventure
Summary: 4 Stars
The Luck of Relian Kru by Paula Volsky is a charming fantasy adventure tale that doesn't take itself too seriously.
The story begins with Relian Kru, a young man who is cursed with the most terrible bad luck imaginable. He travels around the world hoping to find some way of ending his sufferings. Things take a turn for the worst when he stops in Neurance, a country where clothing's color is used as another form of expression. Of course, Relian inadvertently insults Neurance's ruler the Dhreve with his dark green coat and white stockings. The Dhreve sets his personal assassin after him and Relian is on the run. However, a local sorcerer then discovers previously dormant magical capabilities in Relian and kidnaps him for his own enigmatic purposes....
If it all sounds crazy it is. Relian flies from one wild adventure after the next just trying to stay alive. But that's part of the stories madcap charm. How many books combine cloning, poisonous forests, magical warfare and egg stealing?
The characters are also memorable and appealing in the wild variety. There's the long suffering Relian Kru, (who doesn't take his ill fortune lying down by the way- he's no milquetoast ) the mild mannered court assassin Scivvulch the stick, the jolly but sinister evil sorcerer Keprose, the sycophant automation Crekkid just to name a few.
Magic does play a significant role in the plot but technicalities remain rather vague, which to me was both slightly bothersome and a nice relief.
Also like many of Volsky's works, the dialogue is most enjoyable. Volsky excels in writing witty banter and the verbal sparring is delightful.
I'd recommend The Luck of Relian Kru for any fantasy fan looking for break from high fantasy door stoppers. Yes it's silly, but in an The Importance of Being Earnest sort of way. It's light, fun but also intelligently and engagingly written.
Alas, like most of Volsky's other works The Luck of Relian Kru is out of print.
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