A review by novoaust
Blood Follows by Steven Erikson
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Going into this one, I wasn't expecting a whole lot, but found myself surprised by how much I enjoyed this one. Honestly though, Steven Erikson could probably write out his grocery list and I would end up loving it.
While this novella is there to introduce characters, it is a murder mystery at it's heart. Korbal Broach and Bauchelain are two characters that drive these novellas, but Emancipor Reese carried this one for me. All three characters briefly appeared un Memories of Ice so I wouldn't recommend reading this one until you have read MoI.
Erikson's writing is something I can gush about forever. He has a way with words and I never fail to get immersed in the story. Blood Follows opens up with bells ringing which signify the death of someone important. Just a few sentences in and I was eager to read on.
The missing star comes down to the enfing of this one feeling rushed. Right when the murder mystery part of the story really got going, we are slapped with a conclusion. I wish it had been longer, but enjoyed just about everything present.
While this novella is there to introduce characters, it is a murder mystery at it's heart. Korbal Broach and Bauchelain are two characters that drive these novellas, but Emancipor Reese carried this one for me. All three characters briefly appeared un Memories of Ice so I wouldn't recommend reading this one until you have read MoI.
Erikson's writing is something I can gush about forever. He has a way with words and I never fail to get immersed in the story. Blood Follows opens up with bells ringing which signify the death of someone important. Just a few sentences in and I was eager to read on.
The missing star comes down to the enfing of this one feeling rushed. Right when the murder mystery part of the story really got going, we are slapped with a conclusion. I wish it had been longer, but enjoyed just about everything present.