Not quite a masterpiece, but entertaining and a refreshing twist on the genre. Overall I would give Beyond Redemption a 7/10. The conclusion is not exactly satisfying (in my opinion), but it is the first book in a planned series so there is definitely potential to expand on the insane world this author has crafted. Think the insane, drunken three stooges meets home alone in an insane asylum. Don't expect any huge epic battles or feats of heroism.
The writing and plot was not quite as introspective and preachy as Malazan or Prince of Nothing, but has plenty of macabre humor and direct characterization.
I would recommend the book to readers of dark fantasy who enjoyed series like The First Law and The Black Company. Compared to the Prince of Nothing series, it's not as grim. Other than the constant cursing and killing (which is more or less expected in a story like this) there are really only a handful of "disturbing" scenes, which admittedly, would probably cause squeamish readers to put the book down completely. The novel has a reputation for being darker than dark, reaching the very depths of written depravity but honestly, I wouldn't take it that far. Examples include pyromaniac wizards, narcissistic masterminds that are as powerful as they believe they are, kleptomaniac assassins and multi personality mirrorists. It has a magic system that is entirely based on mental illnesses.and this aspect of the novel is very original and refreshing. It takes place in a dark, unmerciful and utterly insane world. The story is about three scoundrels who attempt an audacious kidnapping. I just finished reading Beyond Redemption by Michael Fletcher.
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