Every Wednesday I try to write about the book I have just finished reading. For many years I read over 100 books each year, but these days this has probably halved. I usually manage to read one book per week. So, this is last week’s book…

The book was Sheepfarmer’s Daughter by Elizabeth Moon, #01 The Deed of Paksenarrion series. This is the (short) blurb…

“The first volume in The Deed of Paksenarrion saga. Paksenarrion defies her father’s orders to marry the pig farmer down the road, instead, she’s off to join the army. So her adventure begins – the adventure that transforms her into a hero chosen by the gods to restore a lost ruler to his throne.”

And here is my response on the Goodreads website…

Sheepfarmer’s Daughter by Elizabeth Moon
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I really wanted to like and enjoy this book. There were great reviews and the idea of the life and deeds of a female mercenary appealed to me in some way. The story began quite well and it appeared to have the potential for being an exciting and absorbing read. In some ways it was just that. Parts of the plot were very good. However, the interminable marching from one oddly named place through numerous other oddly named places to a host of even more oddly named places really finished my interest!

Somehow, I persevered to the end. A few battles and journeys were gripping enough, but I don’t think I can bear to read the rest of the trilogy if it is all like the first book!

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I have made so many fabulous book choices recently, but this one broke my good run! Anyway, I have now moved on to my next read and will write about it next week, assuming that I will have finished it by then.

Wishing you all “Happy Reading”!

Love and best wishes,

Anne

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