dynamogk's review
adventurous
dark
tense
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
2.0
ok7a's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
yorkshirepud's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
griffdog's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
pemdas97's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
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
3.0
e_t_d1601's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cableguy13's review against another edition
3.0
I absolutely loved The Gutter Prayer, but sadly didn’t like this one as much. Hanrahan’s habit of introducing new POVs in each book isn’t bad per se, but I don’t like that most of the previous POV characters (with the exception of Carillon Thay) practically disappear from the narrative. Sometimes it works, but mostly it means you’re having to find new footing every book.
But at the same time, the world created is excellent. Stone Men and Tallowmen are two of the coolest creations I’ve read, and the Godswar itself is insane.
But at the same time, the world created is excellent. Stone Men and Tallowmen are two of the coolest creations I’ve read, and the Godswar itself is insane.
esop's review
5.0
Wildly inventive and unpredictable. Hanrahan has crafted one of the weirdest, grimiest, most creative worlds I've ever read and it's a joy to explore.
The imagery and setpieces in this volume are unlike any I've read anywhere else, and I was constantly in awe of what was going on. Hanrahan throws a lot at the wall in this series, and especially in this entry, but I felt it came together in a satisfying way.
If nothing else, it has me desperate to know where the story goes from here.
If you like your fantasy weird, gross, and devoid of any easy cliches, then you should be reading the Black Iron Legacy.
The imagery and setpieces in this volume are unlike any I've read anywhere else, and I was constantly in awe of what was going on. Hanrahan throws a lot at the wall in this series, and especially in this entry, but I felt it came together in a satisfying way.
If nothing else, it has me desperate to know where the story goes from here.
If you like your fantasy weird, gross, and devoid of any easy cliches, then you should be reading the Black Iron Legacy.
lauraen's review
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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