A review by ghostmuppet
Age of Iron by Angus Watson
4.0
This book is set in Britain before the Romans arrived. This is a period of British history where we know very little (as explained at the end of the book). It is also a part of History that I enjoy - so I was looking forward to reading/listening to this set of books (it is a trilogy). I decided to wait until the last book was virtually out to start.
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were good and enjoyable to read. There was that little 'is it really magic' vibe throughout the book. The feel of the tribes, villages and forts felt real. The swearing was amusing (lots of Badger swearing).
There was some disturbing scenes. One that sticks out is in an arena where a sword is inserted into a mans arse multiple times - shudder.
Is this Grimdark? hard to say - this is based on history. There is sick violence in it, there is sex, swearing and a down trodden feel to people - but there is also a lot of humour and fun.
There were a few areas in the book that I felt lost, and some of the chapters felt a little too short and could have been wrapped in to other chapters.
This is a series that I will certainly continue to read.
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were good and enjoyable to read. There was that little 'is it really magic' vibe throughout the book. The feel of the tribes, villages and forts felt real. The swearing was amusing (lots of Badger swearing).
There was some disturbing scenes. One that sticks out is in an arena where a sword is inserted into a mans arse multiple times - shudder.
Is this Grimdark? hard to say - this is based on history. There is sick violence in it, there is sex, swearing and a down trodden feel to people - but there is also a lot of humour and fun.
There were a few areas in the book that I felt lost, and some of the chapters felt a little too short and could have been wrapped in to other chapters.
This is a series that I will certainly continue to read.