ripsordrips's review
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book RIPS.
kalinnn1's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
4.0
leila_reads_too_much's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bagomeat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
emolga's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
_yumitsang_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
ssremi's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.75
thinde's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 Stars
This is a big book with a long story-arc. The most unique element of an otherwise standard meta-human story is its exploration of friendships across the hero/villain divide. I suppose it could be seen as a metaphor that examines the growing divide between the political right and left in western nations. Regardless, I found it satisfying to see a powerful superhero portrayed without the overriding element of moral righteousness.
I'd have preferred Hephestus' moral awakening to have a better foundation. So many of society's old laws are shown to be flawed, or vulnerable to manipulation. In this light, a villain's guild would make more sense if its core tenant was more like - "We do not consent to be governed by the corrupt." Rather than the guild as portrayed, which exists merely to minimize the heroes' attention on criminal activity.
This is a big book with a long story-arc. The most unique element of an otherwise standard meta-human story is its exploration of friendships across the hero/villain divide. I suppose it could be seen as a metaphor that examines the growing divide between the political right and left in western nations. Regardless, I found it satisfying to see a powerful superhero portrayed without the overriding element of moral righteousness.
I'd have preferred Hephestus' moral awakening to have a better foundation. So many of society's old laws are shown to be flawed, or vulnerable to manipulation. In this light, a villain's guild would make more sense if its core tenant was more like - "We do not consent to be governed by the corrupt." Rather than the guild as portrayed, which exists merely to minimize the heroes' attention on criminal activity.