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The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne

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amiewg's review against another edition

5.0

"I'll be alright. Just let me sit quietly for a moment." - Bilbo in The Unexpected Journey, but also me.

I came with the expectation of liking this book because, in theory, it has everything I like. Strong characters, monsters and creatures that have personalities, gods, mythology that isn't well-known, an atmosphere that I can feel, and prose that is simple and straight to the point. This is what fans of The Witcher need in their lives rn. What sent me is the delivery and the impact. 5 stars. 10 stars, sir.

scottemz's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

missgarceau's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

asriram's review against another edition

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4.0

The writing was fantastic, the characters were engaging, and while the beginning was slow, the ending was gripping. Epic stakes, fantastic Norse-inspired worldbuilding, and a fantastic reading experience meant that I really liked this book. Looking forward to reading The Hunger of the Gods sometime soon!