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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
This was such a fun book! I can’t wait to read the rest of the series!
This book was so fun and so unexpected in the best way. Senlin was so straightforward as a character but his actions were complex, and his thinking and what he knew were constantly being challenged. His ability to pivot while navigating the unknown was done so well and came with so much hardship on top of what he was already experiencing. It would have been so simple to make resolutions and the correct course action easy for Senlin and I love that Bancroft did not take that route. Senlin had what I thought was the correct ratio of wins to losses. I also love the complexity of all the characters and how the parts they played, big or small, were not only important to the development of the plot but made sense for it as well. Pure greatness.
This book was exhausting. I mean that in a good way. I was constantly having to take breaks in order to absorb the magnitude of what was going on. Additionally, the character development of the Thomas was one of the best written developments I have ever read. I need the next one ASAP
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The audiobook was hard to get into but others provided such rave reviews of this book that I pushed through. not sure if the narration was the issues, just felt my mind wander away too often.
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The setting is fresh, and the main character is extremely likable. I'm looking forward to continuing the adventure in the next book!
“We shouldn't have to go around congratulating each other for behaving with basic human dignity.”
Senlin Ascends is unlike your typical high fantasy book. It's fantasy with a basic premise, or so one thinks. A headmaster, Thomas Senlin, that works at a school in a small village faraway, marries a sweet girl called Marya. Thomas Senlin is a man of planning, habits and follows the rules. But Senlin is fascinated with the mysterious tower, so for their honeymoon, they plan to visit the tower. Senlin even has a guidebook for the tower, so what could go wrong, right?
Basically everything went wrong. Not only does Marya disappear but we find out the inside of the Tower of Babel is much more complicated than Senlin thought. Different worlds living and dwelling inside each level of the tower. The tower turns out to be, not as beautiful as he expected. In search for his wife he encounters many different people in the tower.
The simple premise has many strong factors. Senlin Ascends is a different mainstream fantasy novel, but it still has the elements of a compelling fantasy novel. Friendship, adventure, heists, philosophies, hope and despair.
This book is much more relatable because Senlin is a simple man. His character development was great. He went from being this timid, sensible and innocent man, to be the man he needed to be to achieve his goal in a realistic way. I liked the side-characters mentioned, his relationships with them and how Josiah Bancroft intervowed them through the story.
Recommended and read with my dear friend Fares
Senlin Ascends is unlike your typical high fantasy book. It's fantasy with a basic premise, or so one thinks. A headmaster, Thomas Senlin, that works at a school in a small village faraway, marries a sweet girl called Marya. Thomas Senlin is a man of planning, habits and follows the rules. But Senlin is fascinated with the mysterious tower, so for their honeymoon, they plan to visit the tower. Senlin even has a guidebook for the tower, so what could go wrong, right?
Basically everything went wrong. Not only does Marya disappear but we find out the inside of the Tower of Babel is much more complicated than Senlin thought. Different worlds living and dwelling inside each level of the tower. The tower turns out to be, not as beautiful as he expected. In search for his wife he encounters many different people in the tower.
The simple premise has many strong factors. Senlin Ascends is a different mainstream fantasy novel, but it still has the elements of a compelling fantasy novel. Friendship, adventure, heists, philosophies, hope and despair.
This book is much more relatable because Senlin is a simple man. His character development was great. He went from being this timid, sensible and innocent man, to be the man he needed to be to achieve his goal in a realistic way. I liked the side-characters mentioned, his relationships with them and how Josiah Bancroft intervowed them through the story.
Recommended and read with my dear friend Fares
This was an adventure. A true adventure. From the moment Thomas Senlin lost his wife in the markets to the very end (no spoilers!), it was the most vibrant adventure I have ever experienced. And yet, I feel, I have only just scraped the surface. For the Tower goes ever higher, and there are two more books to go. I can't wait to step into another adventure in the Tower, exploring all the sordid secrets and deadly schemes with one of the most stalwart main characters I've ever had the luck to meet.