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camillac's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
slow-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
4.25
jamesbullinger's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
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? Yes
5.0
A true epic. Complicated characters. Great deeds. Magic beings. Oaths. Visions. All well told.
andyb245's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
monkeyboystiff's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent fantasy story
Gemmell knows how to write a thrilling tale with interesting characters. Very readable and some great battles. The slightly mystical element with the Seidh keeps it interesting too.
Gemmell knows how to write a thrilling tale with interesting characters. Very readable and some great battles. The slightly mystical element with the Seidh keeps it interesting too.
paulvdh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
spaceross's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.0
cornflower's review against another edition
Read about 1 fifth. good, but just so depressing. Not what i want to read just now, maybe ever.
queen_rune's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
purplequeen's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I really enjoyed this read. I loved the world building. The characters have growth, and a lot of time passes. It is interesting to see what the different characters are going through at the same times even though they are so far from one another. There was some unexpected grief that hit home, but it was handled in a respectful way. There is death, murder, revenge, and hatred mixed in with the love, friendship, honor, courage, and wisdom.
The fantasy creatures are fascinating. The concept of the geasa for the men makes you pay close attention to what is happening. I am curious to read more about this world and the characters in it. I feel there is a lot more to come. It is interesting to think about how much effect promises can have when broken. I am glad my friend recommended this.
The fantasy creatures are fascinating. The concept of the geasa for the men makes you pay close attention to what is happening. I am curious to read more about this world and the characters in it. I feel there is a lot more to come. It is interesting to think about how much effect promises can have when broken. I am glad my friend recommended this.