Vazkor, Son of Vazkor

Vazkor, Son of Vazkor, the second book in Tanith Lee's "Birthgrave" trilogy, is as strong and captivating a work as The Birthgrave. The ending is inconclusive, paving the way for what I imagine will be a grand tale of revenge in the final book, Quest for the White Witch. Vazkor is well-written high-fantasy fare. It is an interesting and compelling achievement, too, in that it is a very 'masculine' book whereas Birthgrave was eminently 'feminine'. That Lee could write so very beautifully and compellingly and believably from two very distinct perspectives is evidence, I believe, of an insightful mind and a great talent.