The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Thief
Book Review: Highly recommended!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is possibly the best book I ever read. It remains one of my favorites!Gen, an imprisoned thief, is recruited by the magus of Sounis as a tool to give Sounis power over the ajoining country Eddis, although some of the characters in the book aren't what they seem... I've reread this book many times and still haven't gotten sick of it. I highly recommend it!
Book Review: I Love This Book!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Thief is simply a truly wonderful novel. At times funny, at others touching, it leaves you feeling complete when you put it down - and itching to grab 'The Queen of Attolia,' Turner's outstanding sequel!The characters are different from what one would expect in a book of this genre, but none the less very fufilling. The Magnus is loyal to his pig-headed king, but over time he realizes that he cares for Gen. Gen himself, the lead character, is truly engaging and witty. You will find him held close to your heart before you know it. The only dissapointment that I can think of is simply that Turner has shone no interest in continuing this series - or anything at all!
Book Review: I love it!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is honestly one of the best books I have ever read! It has a gripping plot, wonderful characters, and a great surprise ending. You won't want to put it down!Book Review: I'm 12 and I think this is a truly excellent book!
Summary: 5 Stars
Gen is a thief imprisoned in the king's prison who is offered his freedom by the king's chief adviser if he completes his mission to steal a legendary stone. He accepts. Along with 3 others, including the king's adviser, they make their way to an ancient temple beneath a river. This story has many twists and turns and Gen's personality's unpredictable. I really enjoyed this book!Book Review: Ingeniously Hilarious
Summary: 5 Stars
It all starts when Gen the thief tells the kingdom of Sounis he can steal anything. To prove himself right he steals the king's seal, and then goes to brag about it in a wineshop. Soon after he is caught and thrown in the dungeon and kept there until the Magus (Sounis's most trusted advisor) wants to use him to steal something. Along with the Magus, his apprentices Ambiades and Sophos, and the soldier Pol, Gen goes on an adventures over the mountains of Eddis to the kingdom of Attolia to steal something that is said to be a myth. The Magus treats Gen like a prized tool, Ambiades treats him like scum, but Gen still manages to add wit to his story that will have you laughing out loud.
The book is good enough to read again and again, but the best time is the first time, because of the ending. You probably will never see it coming, and when all is revealed, it seems like the most clever book in the world.
There is some minor language, but otherwise this book is good for all ages over 8.
Once you read it, don't forget to read the sequel, the Queen of Attolia, which is more for older audiences because it's of a little darker and serious tone.
My sisters and I all are avid readers of fantasy, and we have all agreed that The Thief is one of the best books in the world, likely even the best.
Don't sit around waiting for Harry Potter 7 twiddling your thumbs (2 years of that would put a strain on your hands); read The Thief!