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andreasvb's review against another edition
3.0
En bog der skifter mellem slagmark fra krigsherrernes synsvinkler til korte fredsperioder hvor interne stridigheder må holdes i skak. Universet er nogenlunde skruet sammen, specielt militærets hierarki fungerer godt, og skildrer nærmest krigssport med hæder og ære som præmie. Der er sider der er hektiske og enormt spændende, særligt i forbindelse med kampene! Desværre er selve historien lidt forudsigelig, og føles også lidt for konsekvensløs til min smag. Den mangler den fantasifulde og nuancerede fortælling der gør R. R. Martins bøger så fantastiske (selvom den sammenligner sig med netop disse på sit omslag). Det er muligt at jeg vender tilbage til bog nummer to, men det er ikke noget der haster.
annamash's review against another edition
5.0
This is the best I’ve found at fulfilling my desire of Lord of the Rings/Game of Thrones type complex storytelling. An imaginative world that takes a minute to wrap your head around so much unfamiliarity while have exquisite character development, politics, strategy, and societal exploration. It’s not the right book for everyone but it found a big fan with me. The writing of the battle scenes especially are especially fantastic.
molington's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
minus a star for the lack of depth of my bbg keturah who all but wiped her husband’s ass even after she’d been poisoned
galaxymw's review against another edition
4.0
It kind of throws you straight into the conflict, then explains everything later. Besides that issue, I loved this book, and can't wait to read the next one and continue Roper's story.
shewriteswithknives's review against another edition
2.0
Over the years I have picked up this book, read the back of it, and put it down. Something was constantly drawing me to it, but also telling me this wasn't for me. Finally, I sat down over the weekend and cracked it open. After 300 pages, I couldn't force myself to bear it any longer.
The story has potential, I enjoyed the idea of it all but....I also felt it was lacking. There was so much happening at once and then nothing at all. There was a LOT of telling instead of showing and I felt this read as a YA or children's book by the way the sentences were structured. It was very odd and I could not stay in this story no matter how hard I tried. I almost talked myself into finishing it since I was already more than half-way through, but knowing this was just the first book in a series I knew I couldn't waste anymore time.
I like the MC, Roper but he felt so immature. I don't understand how he knew so little about war. Ok yes, they said his father hadn't made the time to introduce him to anything until the last minute (when he goes to battle for the first time and everything goes to hell). But really? I find that hard to believe. And then suddenly he is a master at strategy and everyone magically supports him.
This story might be for someone, but it was not for me. A great starter fantasy for someone dipping their toes into the genre possibly.
The story has potential, I enjoyed the idea of it all but....I also felt it was lacking. There was so much happening at once and then nothing at all. There was a LOT of telling instead of showing and I felt this read as a YA or children's book by the way the sentences were structured. It was very odd and I could not stay in this story no matter how hard I tried. I almost talked myself into finishing it since I was already more than half-way through, but knowing this was just the first book in a series I knew I couldn't waste anymore time.
I like the MC, Roper but he felt so immature. I don't understand how he knew so little about war. Ok yes, they said his father hadn't made the time to introduce him to anything until the last minute (when he goes to battle for the first time and everything goes to hell). But really? I find that hard to believe. And then suddenly he is a master at strategy and everyone magically supports him.
This story might be for someone, but it was not for me. A great starter fantasy for someone dipping their toes into the genre possibly.
clemelr's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-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? No
3.25
starblaze's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
booksarebetter's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up to 4.
I enjoyed this but the best parts were with Roper. I liked his character, and we always root for the underdog. While I guessed where this was going, the writing was strong, but battle after battle, it was a challenge keeping up with Ropers enemies and which ones were which as they slowly perished (some not so slowly).
With faint "game of thrones" vibes, trickery, warfare and a few good humourous moments thrown in, I really look forward to the next book in the series.
Further review pending!
I enjoyed this but the best parts were with Roper. I liked his character, and we always root for the underdog. While I guessed where this was going, the writing was strong, but battle after battle, it was a challenge keeping up with Ropers enemies and which ones were which as they slowly perished (some not so slowly).
With faint "game of thrones" vibes, trickery, warfare and a few good humourous moments thrown in, I really look forward to the next book in the series.
Further review pending!