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charlietuna92's review against another edition
5.0
This is the first fantasy novel that I’ve read in a while which truly held my interest. In fact, i couldn’t put it down. It was not derivative, which in all honesty, I expected it to be. It’s written in an extremely accessible way; intelligent with well-developed cultures, languages, and history, but without being pretentious, confusing, or convoluted. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and cannot wait to read the others in the series.
nimzipow_reads's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
rumpfie's review against another edition
4.0
Good. Thought it was missing something. Will continue series regardless.
caladium's review against another edition
3.0
This book should have 3,5 stars. After my previous update, it certainly went downhill during the whole middle third of the book and took up again in the last thrid. The thing that really bothers me is that there's almost none character development after he enters the university. Several things happens to the protagonist, but you get to see almost any reaction, all maters just the moment is happening and that's it, I hope that we can see the consequences in the next book, otherwise I'll be rather disappointed.
Beside the flaws that all the other readers mention, the book is fun, really light and fast to read. Perfect for a summer vacations reading.
Beside the flaws that all the other readers mention, the book is fun, really light and fast to read. Perfect for a summer vacations reading.
cosmicality's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
gatlingxyz's review against another edition
5.0
Read this for a second time, and it's just as amazing as the first time. There's so many little things I don't remember or things I missed, the second read-through was amazing. I'm quite sure by the time the third book is published (... has to be written first, smh) I would have read it a third or fourth time. This book got me back into reading years ago and it has only inspired me more. Can't wait to reread book two at some point.
haneyhayespr's review against another edition
4.0
For readers who crave immersive, epic fantasy with a richly detailed world, complex characters, and a narrative that masterfully weaves together themes of self-discovery, learning, and the power of storytelling, this is a must-read, promising to transport them on a fascinating adventure of magic, mystery, and the unyielding pursuit of one's dreams.