

At most, they're background props, distant background props. What disappointed me in a book subtitled "The Great Library" and enthusiastically praised by my fellow bibiliophiles as a book about books is the minimal use of either The Great Library (of Alexandria) or books. What disappointed you about Ink and Bone? When he inadvertently commits heresy by creating a device that could change the world, Jess discovers that those who control the Great Library believe that knowledge is more valuable than any human life - and soon both heretics and books will burn. Jess has been sent to be his family's spy, but his loyalties are tested in the final months of his training to enter the library's service. Jess Brightwell believes in the value of the library, but the majority of his knowledge comes from illegal books obtained by his family, who are involved in the thriving black market. Alchemy allows the library to deliver the content of the greatest works of history instantly - but the personal ownership of books is expressly forbidden. Ruthless and supremely powerful, the Great Library is now a presence in every major city, governing the flow of knowledge to the masses.

Details About Ink and Bone by Rachel Caine

He is just here to find out what is happening and how he steals knowledge from here.

Jess is not here for a degree or getting special knowledge. He is getting the best training in the library and they have already nominated him as their best student. Jess is ready to go and he will do everything to provide what they wanted. His family sent him to the Great Library as a spy. He is the person with knowledge and most of his knowledge comes from illegal books that his family obtain from the last many years.
