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mridzyreads's review against another edition
4.0
Book 2 but a whole new story. I went in without expectations and came out grinning. The bad thing about the Craft Sequence series is that it is dependent on the previous book and that probably makes it a good thing.
The universe is still the same. We are probably thinking of somewhere post apocalyptic where humans have transcended to God-Kings who have taken down the Gods. But it's not all black and white.
I like the protagonist. Caleb is someone I wouldn't mind seeing more of in some of the next installments.
The universe is still the same. We are probably thinking of somewhere post apocalyptic where humans have transcended to God-Kings who have taken down the Gods. But it's not all black and white.
I like the protagonist. Caleb is someone I wouldn't mind seeing more of in some of the next installments.
branch_c's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this one almost as much as Three Parts Dead; Gladstone continues to impress with his ability to construct an ingeniously creative setting as well his polished and stylish writing.
The juxtaposition between sorcery and bureaucracy is both clever enough and absurd enough to pull the reader along for the ride. I was reminded of China Mièville at his best, and somewhat of Gaiman.
However, the characters are a bit overly dramatic at times, making profound pronouncements at every opportunity - for me, this seems like the book taking itself a bit too seriously. I find the best parts to be those where the author takes a lighter touch.
A fun series, and I certainly plan continue with it.
The juxtaposition between sorcery and bureaucracy is both clever enough and absurd enough to pull the reader along for the ride. I was reminded of China Mièville at his best, and somewhat of Gaiman.
However, the characters are a bit overly dramatic at times, making profound pronouncements at every opportunity - for me, this seems like the book taking itself a bit too seriously. I find the best parts to be those where the author takes a lighter touch.
A fun series, and I certainly plan continue with it.
calatheacat's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
jayknowsit's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
nalanson's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.75
mkowens's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
4.0
the_discworldian's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
4.5
nia_guy's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
beeper's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
readsandsuch's review against another edition
1.5
caleb sure sucks at reading people for a poker player