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chimmykai's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
maruro's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
madisun10's review against another edition
4.0
I’m sorry. this book makes me insane every time I think about it. just. like. everyone give it up for the found family of all time. idc!! I’m breaking my silence!!
mikfuyi's review against another edition
5.0
This is the kind of series that just keeps getting better and better. The first one is good, the second is great and the third is amazing.
The depth of every single character in this trilogy is so raw and deep and flawed that you can’t help but get attached to every single one of them. the offhanded writing style too only succeeds in building up the mystery until it all explodes.
i originally struggled to get through the first half of the series but now aftg is my favourite thing to reread and i do it every half a year or so. definitely recommend AND STICK TO IT !
The depth of every single character in this trilogy is so raw and deep and flawed that you can’t help but get attached to every single one of them. the offhanded writing style too only succeeds in building up the mystery until it all explodes.
i originally struggled to get through the first half of the series but now aftg is my favourite thing to reread and i do it every half a year or so. definitely recommend AND STICK TO IT !
averyjl's review against another edition
5.0
he meant thanks for all of it.
feb '22 reread
they're sick they're twisted they're evil they're my best friends in the whole wide world
dec '22 grinding my teeth biting back screams
apr '24 i feel every type of insane about this if you can't all tell
feb '22 reread
they're sick they're twisted they're evil they're my best friends in the whole wide world
dec '22 grinding my teeth biting back screams
apr '24 i feel every type of insane about this if you can't all tell
pokebroadam's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mikke_mouse123's review against another edition
5.0
This is a review of the 'All for the Game' trilogy (The Foxhole Court, The Raven King, & The King’s Men)
First, it was weird; then weird and intriguing; then it became addictive. I really did not anticipate being as captivated as I ended up, but what an amazing surprise!
The true strength of the 'All for the Game' trilogy lies in its character-driven narrative. The epitome of this is seen in the relationship between Neil and Andrew and their individual development as characters. Neil, the narrator and MC, along with Andrew, are some of the most intricate and unique characters I've read, and they will stay with me for a very long time. Their development, along with that of the other Foxes, is what makes them all very detailed and complex. This depth and breadth of the characters are attained even though the strange narrator is highly subjective, and at times obliviously narrow-minded and unreliable. While reading, I felt like a genuine part of the team, and not merely a cheering spectator in the trenches. These characters reminded me of how different love can look and act.
The story is like a diamond in the rough: unpolished, imperfect, and probably not for everyone. I found the books to be curious, confusing, confident, and peculiarly comforting.
The books violently and lovingly forced me to see the world through a set of eyes unlike my own and as if carrying a burden of trauma unknown to me - and because of this, my world and heart have grown a little bigger.
First, it was weird; then weird and intriguing; then it became addictive. I really did not anticipate being as captivated as I ended up, but what an amazing surprise!
The true strength of the 'All for the Game' trilogy lies in its character-driven narrative. The epitome of this is seen in the relationship between Neil and Andrew and their individual development as characters. Neil, the narrator and MC, along with Andrew, are some of the most intricate and unique characters I've read, and they will stay with me for a very long time. Their development, along with that of the other Foxes, is what makes them all very detailed and complex. This depth and breadth of the characters are attained even though the strange narrator is highly subjective, and at times obliviously narrow-minded and unreliable. While reading, I felt like a genuine part of the team, and not merely a cheering spectator in the trenches. These characters reminded me of how different love can look and act.
The story is like a diamond in the rough: unpolished, imperfect, and probably not for everyone. I found the books to be curious, confusing, confident, and peculiarly comforting.
The books violently and lovingly forced me to see the world through a set of eyes unlike my own and as if carrying a burden of trauma unknown to me - and because of this, my world and heart have grown a little bigger.
alanakinz's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75