tjm1618's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Pedophilia, Rape, and War
Moderate: Addiction and Murder
bcrowes11's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, War, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault, Pedophilia, and Child abuse
deftly's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
While I enjoyed this book, a good portion of the storylines I just didn't really care for. Outside of Cutter/Apsalar, Tavore/Sha'ik, Trull/Onrak the other storylines didn't do much for me.
I'm sure that on a reread this book will probably be better since a good portion of the book introduces details and plots that won't come into play until the later books. Without the knowledge of how those plots play out later, I can't appreciate the setup as much. It's a very similar situation to my first time reading A Feast for Crows, I didn't really enjoy that book initially but after reading ADWD and rereading AFFC my appreciation for the book increased a lot. I'll reread this in the future and see how my opinion changes.
I'm sure that on a reread this book will probably be better since a good portion of the book introduces details and plots that won't come into play until the later books. Without the knowledge of how those plots play out later, I can't appreciate the setup as much. It's a very similar situation to my first time reading A Feast for Crows, I didn't really enjoy that book initially but after reading ADWD and rereading AFFC my appreciation for the book increased a lot. I'll reread this in the future and see how my opinion changes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, and Violence
princeadolinsboyfriend's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, and War
nlord's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
slow-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
2.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Slavery
atalea's review
challenging
dark
slow-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Rape, and Pedophilia
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