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The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne

carrion's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5 stars, some prose choices I wasn't entirely fond like the italic thought bubbles and sometimes too in depth descriptions of characters that weren't important and redescribing existing characters, or reusing of descriptive language. The last 50 pages was good enough to give it that respectful +.5 increase and my intrigue to possibly read the next book. Orka started pretty flat for me but by the end I was sold, Varg and Co. really got my attention closer to the end. Not bad over all.

rhiann9711's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

nziam's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

thebookishpalette's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

brooke_philpot's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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? No

4.5

bookitalum's review against another edition

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2.0

DNF. 20% This came really highly recommended. I tried *so* hard to like it and I just couldn’t get into it.

pulmicort's review against another edition

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adventurous tense 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? It's complicated

3.5

echitchins's review against another edition

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adventurous dark slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

bri1017's review against another edition

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adventurous tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

xenarion's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0