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seanlpowell's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
labraitz94's review
adventurous
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
angelfire2018's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
anits12's review
5.0
the audio narrator is AH---Mazing!!!! i think he made the book better than a movie!!!
mrbear's review
4.0
In some fundamental sense, this wasn't a "good book". It isn't well written in the classical sense - characters are often one dimensional and illogical in understanding the world around them (Frisha for instance is clueless), the book features an excessive amount of "tell over show", the female characters are wild caricatures who care only about looks and seem to have no self control. However, despite these shortcomings, this was an enjoyable (and surprisingly humorous) read that definitely encouraged me to continue with the series.
In some sense, I have to wonder if the narrative shortcomings are a stylistic choice of the author's - a means of highlighting Rezkin's larger-than-life persona by framing him with a backdrop of astonishingly confused Level-0 thinkers (the only exception is the Grandmaster, who was a cameo, and to a lesser extent General Marcum). This thought makes me compare this book most closely to Prince of Thorns and the Black Company series, both of which also feature aggressively stylized writing for the sake of setting the novels' dark tone.
In some sense, I have to wonder if the narrative shortcomings are a stylistic choice of the author's - a means of highlighting Rezkin's larger-than-life persona by framing him with a backdrop of astonishingly confused Level-0 thinkers (the only exception is the Grandmaster, who was a cameo, and to a lesser extent General Marcum). This thought makes me compare this book most closely to Prince of Thorns and the Black Company series, both of which also feature aggressively stylized writing for the sake of setting the novels' dark tone.
sylvilel's review
3.0
Super-entertaining!
While not so wholesome in writing style and structure, this was still definitely a worthwhile read.
Impossible endeavours, super-charming characters, ridiculous interactions and very deadly consequences.
Rezkin is both supremely terrifying AND supremely adorkable in his naive-but-deadly upbringing.
This is perfect if you just want an unchallenging, good old assassin’s tale spiked with a bunch of humor.
While not so wholesome in writing style and structure, this was still definitely a worthwhile read.
Impossible endeavours, super-charming characters, ridiculous interactions and very deadly consequences.
Rezkin is both supremely terrifying AND supremely adorkable in his naive-but-deadly upbringing.
This is perfect if you just want an unchallenging, good old assassin’s tale spiked with a bunch of humor.
marcelozanca's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
spencerjb33's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75