A Brightness Long Ago is a book that is more about the human element than the bigger picture of the world. How people's lives can be defined, shaped, altered by a single moment. It is about those passing moments and memories. There are no guarantees in life, just because you feel something should be doesn't mean it will happen or be that way. This book is full of danger, excitement, betrayal and love. Guy Gavriel Kay continues to prove his skill at storytelling is on a different level from most authors.