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btpbookclub's review against another edition
4.0
Now I must start by saying I am a big fan of anything Assassin Creed and was delighted it was being turned into a film, so I just had to read the book before I watched the film. However, I didn’t find this one as good as the series of Assassin Creed I have previously read. It is a brilliant story line but I wasn’t as hooked as I was with the series and I think that’s because they’ve turned it into a more 21st century story rather than the old series. Nevertheless, I enjoyed reading this one even though it took me a while to finish which is why I awarded four stars. This book is written well and contains short chapters but i wouldn’t class it as similar to the whole series. I can’t wait to watch the film now and compare the two. I must admit I do love the cover though showing the two personalities of an assassin. This is written by a different author than those written in the series which is also why it felt a bit different. Enjoy!
hsblechman's review against another edition
3.0
this book gets a resounding “hell yeah” from me, which it doesn’t necessarily deserve but
lifesaverscandyofficial's review against another edition
duncan walpole lore, if nothing else
molly_love's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Loved the book even if it took me a while to get into to it but after a while I just sat down and read it and I'm glad that I spent hours over a couple days reading the book because it always was really enjoyable to sit down and read.
tjlcody's review against another edition
5.0
Really did a great job at adding some depth to the characterizations and story from the movie.
charonlrdraws's review against another edition
3.0
Here's a funny story back in 2013 I had a brief experience playing the first game in this franchise, it didn't go down well per se. And yes Ubisoft has been milking this particular for a while I mean the premise is cool and has so much potential, did I mention in the first game you have to complete a very annoying tutorial before being able to play the damn game puts players off actually being stuck in a area of white and not being able to continue if you get stuck pretty awful if I do say so myself.
Anyway that aside this book was pretty good and I am curious to watch the movie, who knows might be good, the Ratchet and Clank movie was brilliant who's to say Assassin's Creed wont be? And I'll be giving it a chase like I do with all video game adaptations.
A summery for Assassin's Creed: The Official Tie-In:
We work in the dark to serve the light. We are assassins.
Through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum Lynch experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar, in 15th Century Spain. Callum discovers he is descended from a mysterious secret society, the Assassins, and amasses incredible knowledge and skills to take on the oppressive and powerful Templar organization in the present day.
Anyway that aside this book was pretty good and I am curious to watch the movie, who knows might be good, the Ratchet and Clank movie was brilliant who's to say Assassin's Creed wont be? And I'll be giving it a chase like I do with all video game adaptations.
A summery for Assassin's Creed: The Official Tie-In:
We work in the dark to serve the light. We are assassins.
Through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum Lynch experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar, in 15th Century Spain. Callum discovers he is descended from a mysterious secret society, the Assassins, and amasses incredible knowledge and skills to take on the oppressive and powerful Templar organization in the present day.
nataliesboooks's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars, rounded up
I have not seen the movie that this book is based on, so I went into the story completely blind. It was interesting, but I didn’t think the regressions from the other Assassins at the end added much to the plot.
I have not seen the movie that this book is based on, so I went into the story completely blind. It was interesting, but I didn’t think the regressions from the other Assassins at the end added much to the plot.
elfeeza's review
5.0
I enjoyed the movie but felt that it was too short for the audience who have no prerequisites of the Assassin’s Creed games and concept to understand. A lot of the emotions and cognitive aspects of Callum Lynch’s experience with the Animus were not captured in the movie but was clearly explained in the book. I wished that the movie had included all of those scenes from the book in the movie.
That being said, I obviously think that the book is better than the movie. I don’t really have any problems with the book. I like the writing style and the story. I do wish that Ubisoft would continue with this book series as the book, like the movie, is definitely set up for a sequel. Even if Ubisoft doesn’t want to make a movie sequel, I would still like a sequel in book form. I want to know what happened to the characters and I definitely need to know who that one Assassin was and how her story plays out.
I gave this book 4.5 stars and rounded it off to 5 stars for Goodreads.
That being said, I obviously think that the book is better than the movie. I don’t really have any problems with the book. I like the writing style and the story. I do wish that Ubisoft would continue with this book series as the book, like the movie, is definitely set up for a sequel. Even if Ubisoft doesn’t want to make a movie sequel, I would still like a sequel in book form. I want to know what happened to the characters and I definitely need to know who that one Assassin was and how her story plays out.
I gave this book 4.5 stars and rounded it off to 5 stars for Goodreads.
ashwise360's review
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0