Questions About Paladin of Souls (World of the Five Gods, #2)

by Lois McMaster Bujold (Goodreads Author)

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Is there a real world equivalent of Castle Porifors (in the same way there is of the Zangre in The Curse of Chalion)? I.e. Can I do a google image search and get some extra material to help build my mental picture of the setting?

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I see this is book 2 in the series. Do you need to read the first book, "Curse of Chalion"?

Peter Evett Yes. While it provides pretty detailed reference to the first book, it would be better with full knowledge. More importantly, it would spoil the readi…moreYes. While it provides pretty detailed reference to the first book, it would be better with full knowledge. More importantly, it would spoil the reading of Curse of Chalion, which is an excellent read.(less)

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Is there romance in this book as there is in Curse of the Chalion? Thanks!

willaful It's somewhat more romantic than the first. …moreIt's somewhat more romantic than the first. (less)

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Can I read this independently from The Curse of Chalion, or is this a direct sequel?

Emma And since a lot of primary world building is done in the Curse of Chalion, you will have a better appreciation of the deeper meaning of what is going …moreAnd since a lot of primary world building is done in the Curse of Chalion, you will have a better appreciation of the deeper meaning of what is going on, if you read the Curse of Chalion first.(less)

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