proudlocks's review
5.0
As an avid WOW player this book and it's sequel are a must! Filled with lore and beautiful illustrations!
eirikvii's review
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sizrobe's review
4.0
Basically the Silmarillion for Warcraft lore. This first volume starts at the creation of the universe, tens of thousands of years before the first game. The text is frequently accompanied with full page illustrations and maps. The lore is rich and deep, but I have to knock off a star because it gets a little dry at times. Also, the Pandaren and Mogu lore feels shoehorned in. A good place to start with the lore if you want to know the general plot of the Warcraft universe without having to read the dozens of novels.
wendytheowl's review
5.0
30/01/21
FR
Etant donné que j'ai repris le jeu depuis quelques temps, je voulais absolument me replonger dans l'univers à fond.
J'avais déjà lu le premier tome dans le passé; mais plusieurs choses ne se sont pas accrochées à ma mémoire.
Là, c'est bon, je suis "dedans", et j'ai vraiment appris beaucoup !
ENG
Since I resumed the game for some time, I absolutely wanted to immerse myself in the universe thoroughly.
I had read the first volume in the past; but several things didn't cling to my memory.
There, it's good, I'm "inside", and I really learned a lot !
FR
Etant donné que j'ai repris le jeu depuis quelques temps, je voulais absolument me replonger dans l'univers à fond.
J'avais déjà lu le premier tome dans le passé; mais plusieurs choses ne se sont pas accrochées à ma mémoire.
Là, c'est bon, je suis "dedans", et j'ai vraiment appris beaucoup !
ENG
Since I resumed the game for some time, I absolutely wanted to immerse myself in the universe thoroughly.
I had read the first volume in the past; but several things didn't cling to my memory.
There, it's good, I'm "inside", and I really learned a lot !
virtualpolecat's review against another edition
dark
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
redhead_reader's review
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
jljaina's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
I have mixed thoughts on this one. As a fan of Warcraft I found aspects in this, and the history it shares, that I really enjoyed. On the other hand, it was very technical and extremely bland in context. If it wasn't for the fact that the subject interested me so much, there is no way I would have plowed through this. There was no personality behind this at all. Very, very dry.
This is not a book to read if you are just curious about Warcraft. No. This is for the fans. If I had not played the games, read a couple of the books, etc. I would be a bit lost. This is not a novel. this is a history book, set for a fantasy world. Mind you, a dull history book. Still the facts are interesting and the concepts did broaden the world created. As a fan, I was able to appreciate what it offers.
Now the artwork is another story! I wanted more than the few images provided! They are fantastic! It is one thing Blizzard never fails to deliver. They have some superb artists on their team!
I also recommend a print version of this book. The kindle ebook doesn't to the art and edging justice and if you read it on your PC it pulls that correctly, but the font is tiny! The print edition is just about right!
*I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for a fair, honest review.
I have mixed thoughts on this one. As a fan of Warcraft I found aspects in this, and the history it shares, that I really enjoyed. On the other hand, it was very technical and extremely bland in context. If it wasn't for the fact that the subject interested me so much, there is no way I would have plowed through this. There was no personality behind this at all. Very, very dry.
This is not a book to read if you are just curious about Warcraft. No. This is for the fans. If I had not played the games, read a couple of the books, etc. I would be a bit lost. This is not a novel. this is a history book, set for a fantasy world. Mind you, a dull history book. Still the facts are interesting and the concepts did broaden the world created. As a fan, I was able to appreciate what it offers.
Now the artwork is another story! I wanted more than the few images provided! They are fantastic! It is one thing Blizzard never fails to deliver. They have some superb artists on their team!
I also recommend a print version of this book. The kindle ebook doesn't to the art and edging justice and if you read it on your PC it pulls that correctly, but the font is tiny! The print edition is just about right!
*I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for a fair, honest review.
nostalginaut's review
4.0
Coherent at best, but helps to make sense of some of the stories I've followed since the mid-90s. A fun read!