madbutterfly12's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
thecrankyreader's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ladyredcomet's review
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
miocenemama's review
4.0
Imaro is a character I found myself rooting for even after becoming the head of a band of thieves and cutthroats. His haunted past and his sense of honor made him a sympathetic character even though he lived a life of death and bloodshed. I liked the African setting and the references to folklore in the book. This book is the first of a series, however, and ends on a cliffhanger. To find out if Imaro is successful in his quest, the next book must be read. I suspect, since this is a series, that the second book will also end as a lead into the next one. I do want to find out what happens so I will probably read the next one eventually
rxh05d's review
4.0
A good story but I didn’t really connect with the narrative style. A little too much exposition and expository dialogue.
isabelleax's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
1.5
takawen45's review
3.0
finished 2/3, couldnt finish the rest, too many confusing names, but i liked it some
andrewfontenelle's review against another edition
5.0
Even after reading the Imaro series I enjoyed listening to the audio book narrated by Mirron Willis. Definitely recommended!