Jarlaxle is a standout character, but the cast's development is uneven. The novel's pacing and plot are engaging, though some elements feel underdeveloped.
The reviewer highlights Jarlaxle as a particularly intriguing character, praising his ambiguous motivations and charm. However, they note that the cast's development is mixed, with some characters feeling less fleshed out. The novel's pacing and plot are engaging, but the reviewer feels that some elements, such as the world-building, could have been more developed. Overall, they find the book enjoyable but with room for improvement.
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Mr. Salvatore has mixed success with his cast in Promise of the Witch King.
Jarlaxle, the ambiguously motivated, charming conman, is an intriguing character.
The novel's pacing and plot are engaging, though some elements feel underdeveloped.