graff_fuller's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
One, this story takes place within the timeline of The Painted Man/The Warded Man. It does NOT take place between Book 1 and 2. If it does...then its tone was WAY off.
He is not tatted up. He is NOT called the Painted Man/Warded Man...he is NOT with Leesha or Rojer.
SO, that was sort of a let down. I learned some things about him, but I'm not sure it was needed. Maybe just as a bonus...but not relavent to the story (at least for now).
I just have so many questions. Why? What was SO important that we NEEDED this? This is NOT hyperbole. I really want to know...for I am invested in this story, but don't understand why I read what I read.
Now, granted...down the road...something said/done within this story...may be relavent, but I'm stumped, at the moment.
NB - I did NOT hate this, I just am confused by it.
He is not tatted up. He is NOT called the Painted Man/Warded Man...he is NOT with Leesha or Rojer.
SO, that was sort of a let down. I learned some things about him, but I'm not sure it was needed. Maybe just as a bonus...but not relavent to the story (at least for now).
I just have so many questions. Why? What was SO important that we NEEDED this? This is NOT hyperbole. I really want to know...for I am invested in this story, but don't understand why I read what I read.
Now, granted...down the road...something said/done within this story...may be relavent, but I'm stumped, at the moment.
NB - I did NOT hate this, I just am confused by it.
ganglari's review against another edition
2.0
Not bad as such, just superfluous. There's a reason this period in time was glossed over in the books
additionaddiction's review against another edition
5.0
Chronologically, I definitely read this out of order. Probably about 20-30 years, within the timeframe of the series.
Still, this was a great quick-read that brought back the character I loved and gave me a few more adventures with him.
I think [b:Messenger’s Legacy|23661590|Messenger’s Legacy (Demon Cycle #3.5)|Peter V. Brett|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1421397472l/23661590._SY75_.jpg|42306113] might be the only content of the Demon Cycle that I haven’t read yet, and I may save that for when I need a good pick-me-up.
Still, this was a great quick-read that brought back the character I loved and gave me a few more adventures with him.
I think [b:Messenger’s Legacy|23661590|Messenger’s Legacy (Demon Cycle #3.5)|Peter V. Brett|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1421397472l/23661590._SY75_.jpg|42306113] might be the only content of the Demon Cycle that I haven’t read yet, and I may save that for when I need a good pick-me-up.
cerviallacarica's review against another edition
4.0
Due novelle con protagonista Arlen, non sono indispensabili per poter andare avanti con il ciclo dei demoni, ma sono molto carine ed esploriamo più a fondo sia il nord con Brayan's Gold sia Krasia con The Great Bazaar
buuboobaby's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
I enjoyed Brayan's Gold the best, and thought it a good representation of the longer series. Arlen is reckless and refuses to be cowed by the demons that rise from the Core at dusk every evening, searching for prey to tear to shreds. I love the concept of this series: being outside after dark is almost a certain death sentence, unless you are protected by magic wards. Arlen is a gifted warder, and he won't live locked behind walls when there's a whole wide world to see and try to take back from the corelings. Brayan's Gold showcases his ability to think on his feet and not be ruled by his fears, though this almost costs him his life on several occasions.
The rest of the content, while entertaining, didn't entrance me like Brayan's Gold. If you haven't started reading the Demon Cycle, this novella collection is a great place to start.
I enjoyed Brayan's Gold the best, and thought it a good representation of the longer series. Arlen is reckless and refuses to be cowed by the demons that rise from the Core at dusk every evening, searching for prey to tear to shreds. I love the concept of this series: being outside after dark is almost a certain death sentence, unless you are protected by magic wards. Arlen is a gifted warder, and he won't live locked behind walls when there's a whole wide world to see and try to take back from the corelings. Brayan's Gold showcases his ability to think on his feet and not be ruled by his fears, though this almost costs him his life on several occasions.
The rest of the content, while entertaining, didn't entrance me like Brayan's Gold. If you haven't started reading the Demon Cycle, this novella collection is a great place to start.
shirezu's review against another edition
5.0
This book contains two short novellas set during the first book of Peter Brett's Demon Cycle. Both stories were enjoyable and make me want the third book even more. Short and fun any Peter Brett fan must read them.
leeaeverett's review against another edition
4.0
It has been a while since I read THE WARDED MAN, but I was really excited to stumble upon this collection of short stories by the same author. These are a collection of short stories taking place during gaps years of THE WARDED MAN, in addition to a deleted scene. It was fun to delve more into Arlan's character development and join him on a few more adventures. Though short, I recommend these stories to anyone who enjoyed THE WARDED MAN. In fact, now I want to re-read that novel!
I received an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
I received an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
jondunstan's review against another edition
4.0
Good short stories of Arlen Bales days as a messenger.