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1.26k reviews for:
Añoranzas y pesares nº 01/04 El trono de huesos de dragón
Tad Williams, Tad Williams
3.86 AVERAGE
1.26k reviews for:
Añoranzas y pesares nº 01/04 El trono de huesos de dragón
Tad Williams, Tad Williams
3.86 AVERAGE
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Overall, I really liked it; but I can see why it’s not for everyone.
The story starts slow. Like, really slow. The first chunk of the book follows Simon, a young kitchen boy, as he mopes around a castle doing chores. It takes a while before things get exciting, but once they do, the book becomes a classic fantasy adventure with magic, ancient secrets, and big battles.
What I loved most was the world. Osten Ard feels real, with different cultures, an interesting history, and races like the Sithi. The politics are interesting too; with kings, betrayals, and hidden plots; but it’s not as brutal as Game of Thrones.
Simon kinda annoyed me at first, but he grows on you. He starts off childish, but by the end, you see him toughen up. The side characters are great, especially Binabik, the little troll guy who’s way smarter than he looks.
The writing is very detailed. Williams describes everything, which makes the world feel alive but can also drag. At some time it was a bit frustrating because I was wanting things to move faster, but I ended getting lost in the story and having a great time.
Bottom line, this book is a classic for a reason. It’s got adventure, mystery, and a world that sticks with you. The beginning is a slog, but the payoff is great.
The story starts slow. Like, really slow. The first chunk of the book follows Simon, a young kitchen boy, as he mopes around a castle doing chores. It takes a while before things get exciting, but once they do, the book becomes a classic fantasy adventure with magic, ancient secrets, and big battles.
What I loved most was the world. Osten Ard feels real, with different cultures, an interesting history, and races like the Sithi. The politics are interesting too; with kings, betrayals, and hidden plots; but it’s not as brutal as Game of Thrones.
Simon kinda annoyed me at first, but he grows on you. He starts off childish, but by the end, you see him toughen up. The side characters are great, especially Binabik, the little troll guy who’s way smarter than he looks.
The writing is very detailed. Williams describes everything, which makes the world feel alive but can also drag. At some time it was a bit frustrating because I was wanting things to move faster, but I ended getting lost in the story and having a great time.
Bottom line, this book is a classic for a reason. It’s got adventure, mystery, and a world that sticks with you. The beginning is a slog, but the payoff is great.
slow-paced
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Rich, deep, high fantasy. Great characters, crafted by a true word-smith.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This series has so clearly been the inspiration for other fantasy authors, and I am glad I decided to read it. The world feels very immersive, and I love the characters- and not just the major characters! The book is definitely slow going and takes some getting used to, but I’m hoping it continues to pay off in the rest of the series.
It felt like reading a Robin Hobb book.
There's a lot of interesting things namely some characters, some snips of world building and the prose, but boy oh boy it's way too meandering and poorly edited.
Being heavily inspired by all the classic fantasy and Tolken-esque tropes didn't help at all since I'm not a fan of such stuff.
Eh, not sure if I'll be continuing the series.
There's a lot of interesting things namely some characters, some snips of world building and the prose, but boy oh boy it's way too meandering and poorly edited.
Being heavily inspired by all the classic fantasy and Tolken-esque tropes didn't help at all since I'm not a fan of such stuff.
Eh, not sure if I'll be continuing the series.
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Before even reading a word, potential readers are greeted by an onslaught of disclaimers warning us of the dreaded "slog", so much so that I almost put off reading this altogether. I'm so glad I read this because after just one book, Tad might already be one of my favourite authors. My enjoyment reading through the first 200 pages was so different than I expected to the point that it's actually been an almost radical eye opening experience that has forever changed the influence reviews have on my reading choices.
From the first chapter I was hooked. Yes it's slow in that much of the first 200 pages is just Simon roaming around the castle, but it never felt pointless. This tied in with Tad's beautiful writing, the relationship between Simon & Morgenes, and the lore being so intriguing kept me hooked. Weirdly enough it was actually the middle section of the book that felt the slowest for me, though that's not to say I didn't enjoy it because I still loved it for the most part.
I originally planned to take a break before beginning book 2, but part 3 of this book (the final 200 - 300 pages) was so phenomenal that I literally started the next book right away.
From the first chapter I was hooked. Yes it's slow in that much of the first 200 pages is just Simon roaming around the castle, but it never felt pointless. This tied in with Tad's beautiful writing, the relationship between Simon & Morgenes, and the lore being so intriguing kept me hooked. Weirdly enough it was actually the middle section of the book that felt the slowest for me, though that's not to say I didn't enjoy it because I still loved it for the most part.
I originally planned to take a break before beginning book 2, but part 3 of this book (the final 200 - 300 pages) was so phenomenal that I literally started the next book right away.