jarichan's review against another edition
2.0
Ich wollte diese Serie mögen, echt. Unterdessen habe ich es drei Mal versucht und die Bewertung sank immer tiefer. Mit Band drei lasse ich die Reihe also hinter mir.
Dafür könnte sie so cool sein. Wäre nur das Charakterdesign besser. Und die Handlung. Denn irgendwie langen mich die Bücher immer mehr, da sie stets nach demselben Prinzip funktionieren. Atticus ist einfach ein Charakter, der viel zu overpowered ist, wenn ihr mir den Anglizismus verzeiht. Und wenn Hearne mal versucht, ihn doch noch menschlich wirken zu lassen, taucht von irgendwoher ein Gott oder so auf und rettet ihm das Popöchen. Deus Ex Machina im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes.
Im Übrigen ist zumindest Band drei einfach nur ein sinnloses Schlachten. Wenn ich bedenke, wie viele Bände diese Reihe hat, so befürchte ich wohl, dass irgendwann gar keine Götter mehr herumwuseln. Immerhin hat Atticus irgendwann alle abgemurkst.
Ich verstehe, weshalb die Serie viele Freunde hat, wirklich. Aber für mich ist hier Schluss.
Dafür könnte sie so cool sein. Wäre nur das Charakterdesign besser. Und die Handlung. Denn irgendwie langen mich die Bücher immer mehr, da sie stets nach demselben Prinzip funktionieren. Atticus ist einfach ein Charakter, der viel zu overpowered ist, wenn ihr mir den Anglizismus verzeiht. Und wenn Hearne mal versucht, ihn doch noch menschlich wirken zu lassen, taucht von irgendwoher ein Gott oder so auf und rettet ihm das Popöchen. Deus Ex Machina im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes.
Im Übrigen ist zumindest Band drei einfach nur ein sinnloses Schlachten. Wenn ich bedenke, wie viele Bände diese Reihe hat, so befürchte ich wohl, dass irgendwann gar keine Götter mehr herumwuseln. Immerhin hat Atticus irgendwann alle abgemurkst.
Ich verstehe, weshalb die Serie viele Freunde hat, wirklich. Aber für mich ist hier Schluss.
scostanzo42's review against another edition
4.0
Would love to have given this one 5 stars....I just can't. Mr. Hearne has killed one of my favorite characters and another favorite might have met his demise also! Sad (even though I know not all my favorites can survive), so it stands at 4 stars....4.5 if it was possible. Otherwise, the plot was superb...many intense moments. The ending was a cliffhanger! Good thing I have the next two books on my shelf!
tjandrey's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
jacobstraub's review against another edition
4.0
Fun installment
Book three moves is I in a different direction than the first two. I feel as if we're in for a long and utterly fantastic story after this one. Old characters leave and be ones arise. Overall a great read.
Book three moves is I in a different direction than the first two. I feel as if we're in for a long and utterly fantastic story after this one. Old characters leave and be ones arise. Overall a great read.
holmechnic's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
pjonsson's review against another edition
3.0
This, the third book in the series, was a bit of a downhill trip as far as I am concerned. For me it is way over the top with a story more suitable for a comics magazine. Gods and ancient entities are bumped off like there was no tomorrow and the story really never got me very interested.
There are still a few good parts. Atticus is still a nice character and his interaction with other people are still quite fun at times. It is as if the author knew that the story was on the thin side though since a good chunk of the book is used for the three main sub-characters telling their story as to how they encountered Thor before and why they wanted to kill him. Sure, the stories were in line with the main story but it still felt like three short stories where baked into the book.
I have a bit of difficulty writing a detailed review of this book since it really felt that there was not that much in it that got me immersed in the story. Still it was not really a total turkey mainly thanks to the likable characters and quite a bit of enjoyable, although at times a bit juvenile, humor.
I think that, especially if you liked the previous books, you just have to read it and make up your own mind about this one.
There are still a few good parts. Atticus is still a nice character and his interaction with other people are still quite fun at times. It is as if the author knew that the story was on the thin side though since a good chunk of the book is used for the three main sub-characters telling their story as to how they encountered Thor before and why they wanted to kill him. Sure, the stories were in line with the main story but it still felt like three short stories where baked into the book.
I have a bit of difficulty writing a detailed review of this book since it really felt that there was not that much in it that got me immersed in the story. Still it was not really a total turkey mainly thanks to the likable characters and quite a bit of enjoyable, although at times a bit juvenile, humor.
I think that, especially if you liked the previous books, you just have to read it and make up your own mind about this one.
chelsea_jack's review against another edition
5.0
Really enjoyed this one, and strung it out longer than the first two - which was easier because the pacing was so different with it. Looking forward to seeing what repercussions there are from this book's activities.
Also must more than skim-read the "A Test of Mettle" short that happens at the same time as this book!
Also must more than skim-read the "A Test of Mettle" short that happens at the same time as this book!
lyrrael's review against another edition
1.0
I gave up 85% of the way through because I was so utterly fed up. The logical heir to Butcher and Dresden, my butt. Only if it had been butchered. I'd have to be completely hammered to finish this. I'm not even sure if by alcohol or by the actual weapon, either.
I... I don't understand how this book can be so utterly, unapologetically awful. I mean, Atticus is the epitome of a Gary Stu, but the pacing and plotting of this book was just.. just.. I'm speechless at the awfulness of this book.
I... I don't understand how this book can be so utterly, unapologetically awful. I mean, Atticus is the epitome of a Gary Stu, but the pacing and plotting of this book was just.. just.. I'm speechless at the awfulness of this book.