krakentamer's review
5.0
It was nice to see the trials that Granuaile alluded to [b:Hammered|9595620|Hammered (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #3)|Kevin Hearne|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1660271547l/9595620._SY75_.jpg|14482655], although I got the impression from that book that the actual event was much longer and more formal than described in this story. Nonetheless, it was an interesting, although sad, read.
liam_of_page's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
rouver's review
1.0
This story is another short one, available on Hearne's website.
It's from Granuaile's point of view & it kind of sucks. She's helping remove some invasive species (crawdad, of all things) & waxes poetic about it. Blech. I don't know if it's because he's trying to write from a woman's perspective & that's how he thinks women actually think, or what. (Other reviewers have accused Hearne of sexism, & I can see their point)
Another point of order: you do not need to wear a friggin WETSUIT to hunt crawdads. Waders? Sure, I could see that. But not a wetsuit. *SIGH*
Meh, skip it unless you really get into the series & feel like you need to read everything. It's only 10 pages long.
http://www.kevinhearne.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/A-Test-of-Mettle.pdf
It's from Granuaile's point of view & it kind of sucks. She's helping remove some invasive species (crawdad, of all things) & waxes poetic about it. Blech. I don't know if it's because he's trying to write from a woman's perspective & that's how he thinks women actually think, or what. (Other reviewers have accused Hearne of sexism, & I can see their point)
Another point of order: you do not need to wear a friggin WETSUIT to hunt crawdads. Waders? Sure, I could see that. But not a wetsuit. *SIGH*
Meh, skip it unless you really get into the series & feel like you need to read everything. It's only 10 pages long.
http://www.kevinhearne.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/A-Test-of-Mettle.pdf
travelgirlut's review
3.0
Short story at the end of Hammered from Granuile's perspective. I'd love to have more from her in the future.
amyiw's review
4.0
Needed a quick read so decided to get some of the series novellas out of the way. This is a short... Maybe 25 pages or so.
It is different because it is told in Granuaile’s point of view, instead of Atticus. It is a story happening concurrently while Atticus is away at Asgard. It is pretty good but a little too fast and I would've liked to have more of Granuaile's take on everything. She is already "talking" to mother earth which is something I didn't know she could do.
Interesting and a good little addition to the Iron Druid universe.
It is different because it is told in Granuaile’s point of view, instead of Atticus. It is a story happening concurrently while Atticus is away at Asgard. It is pretty good but a little too fast and I would've liked to have more of Granuaile's take on everything. She is already "talking" to mother earth which is something I didn't know she could do.
Interesting and a good little addition to the Iron Druid universe.
freevortex's review
3.0
I'm not sure I like Granuaile's voice as much as Atticus's, but this is still a good interlude story.
kimmiereadsalot's review
5.0
Great, but quick, story about G and her test from those who shall remain nameless as not to spoil. Loved the addition.