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josiah17's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
"People may revere the idea of heroic veterans, but they very seldom have the time or charity for the broken, battle-shocked men and women that are the reality of what war produces."
Another good read with this penultimate installment in the series setting the playing field for the final book. New levels of grimdark were explored here. Extreme treachery, hidden motivations, ruthless means, and tense politics. All of this carried over from the last book, and maybe executed a little better. I really like McLean's clear and consice style of writing. There's no fluff, he just gives you the important stuff and focuses on the moments and buildup to where things go down. It's just so immersive and atmospheric too. He captures this violent and unsteady environment perfectly with his tone and words.
I'm unsure how I feel about a part of the ending, but otherwise I'm pretty satisfied with the way this story has progressed. Stakes are quite high now, and Tomas Piery will do anything to prevent another Abingon.
"Here comes the boggart to snip off your head,
Here comes a Queen's Man,
And you're better off dead"
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Murder
srm's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
5.0
More politics and less organized crime than the previous two books, PoG takes the series in a new direction, but I'm happy to go along for the ride. But I stand by my previous reviews--if anything happens to Billy, I will riot.
Also, I'm going on record now that somehow Tomas's future is going to hinge on a drunk pirate, and I'm entirely there for that if it happens.
Also, I'm going on record now that somehow Tomas's future is going to hinge on a drunk pirate, and I'm entirely there for that if it happens.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Slavery, Suicide, Excrement, and Vomit
Minor: Child abuse and Incest
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