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ianl1963's review against another edition
2.0
Filler, enjoy the money!
Foreword and afterword insult to injury.
May finish series as OCD.
Contrived bloated stories when readers hooked order of the day!
Foreword and afterword insult to injury.
May finish series as OCD.
Contrived bloated stories when readers hooked order of the day!
nenacall's review against another edition
5.0
You will see his love of the Wizard of Oz throughout this one. Loved it.
dolnick's review against another edition
4.0
3.5/5 Stars.
Sullivan is one of my favorite authors - and my favorite fantasy author - but this was perhaps my least favorite book by him, because it felt like a complete shift in the type of fantasy this series belonged to. What was once quietly on the periphery (in all the other books) took center stage here, and - though I was very, very interested in learning the historical elements that were explored here - the execution of this just did not work for me. I loved the established world of the first four books, and this took me very far away from it. I worry that what was explored here ties to his endgame for the world he has built now through four(ish) series of books (as there were lots of hints to just that), because I don’t know if that is something I would ever want to read. (Though I know I inevitably will, as I’ll read anything he writes.)
Anyway, quick hits:
- The new direction the series took (starting towards the end of the previous book) was not one I was a fan of. Made the whole thing feel like a totally different series. I am interested in the history it is exploring, but not the execution of it.
+ I read it in three days, so obviously it was still quite readable. I always love his writing style.
+ Despite my issues with it, I am so invested in the characters and the outcome. I actively want to read and continue this journey with them, because I care about them.
Sullivan is one of my favorite authors - and my favorite fantasy author - but this was perhaps my least favorite book by him, because it felt like a complete shift in the type of fantasy this series belonged to. What was once quietly on the periphery (in all the other books) took center stage here, and - though I was very, very interested in learning the historical elements that were explored here - the execution of this just did not work for me. I loved the established world of the first four books, and this took me very far away from it. I worry that what was explored here ties to his endgame for the world he has built now through four(ish) series of books (as there were lots of hints to just that), because I don’t know if that is something I would ever want to read. (Though I know I inevitably will, as I’ll read anything he writes.)
Anyway, quick hits:
- The new direction the series took (starting towards the end of the previous book) was not one I was a fan of. Made the whole thing feel like a totally different series. I am interested in the history it is exploring, but not the execution of it.
+ I read it in three days, so obviously it was still quite readable. I always love his writing style.
+ Despite my issues with it, I am so invested in the characters and the outcome. I actively want to read and continue this journey with them, because I care about them.
lysandercadoc's review against another edition
5.0
Was not ready for that cliff hanger!! Haha get it! Bad joke! Anyway, loved this book. I never know whats going to happen next even though I would swear I did. I can't wait to see how this series ends in the next book. I know its going to leave me wanting more but I'm greedy!
msbookmarked's review against another edition
4.0
Since book four, the series has taken an interesting turn and it's been a ride to read Age of Death.
There's a lot of lore deposition for this book and despite being five books in, the creativity in the world building still amazes me. In particular, I find the underworld setting to be a novel take and through this particular setting, there's a lot of exploration into one's humanity, morals and life outlook which is something I wasn't expecting in a high fantasy series. Yet, there's a lot more action compared to the previous book, which balances things out and makes reading quite thrilling.
I will say that the story has slowly descended into almost the Greek mythology genre and it's slightly maddening. The history was gradually revealed where most of the conflict stemmed from the gods and mortals being treated as puppets or afterthoughts. While this makes the plot more complex and interesting, I couldn't help but feel rather jilted. In the beginning of the series, the characters made their decisions on their own, and so their accomplishments felt more hard-earned and their sacrifices more genuine. Yet, slowly over time, it felt like more of the developments became "I have to do this because so-and-so told me to". I felt this eroded the humanity and autonomy of the characters and diminished their character development.
With that said, Age of Death remained an engaging story. With one book left, I'm interested to see how everything finally comes together.
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There's a lot of lore deposition for this book and despite being five books in, the creativity in the world building still amazes me. In particular, I find the underworld setting to be a novel take and through this particular setting, there's a lot of exploration into one's humanity, morals and life outlook which is something I wasn't expecting in a high fantasy series. Yet, there's a lot more action compared to the previous book, which balances things out and makes reading quite thrilling.
I will say that the story has slowly descended into almost the Greek mythology genre and it's slightly maddening. The history was gradually revealed where most of the conflict stemmed from the gods and mortals being treated as puppets or afterthoughts. While this makes the plot more complex and interesting, I couldn't help but feel rather jilted. In the beginning of the series, the characters made their decisions on their own, and so their accomplishments felt more hard-earned and their sacrifices more genuine. Yet, slowly over time, it felt like more of the developments became "I have to do this because so-and-so told me to". I felt this eroded the humanity and autonomy of the characters and diminished their character development.
With that said, Age of Death remained an engaging story. With one book left, I'm interested to see how everything finally comes together.
ianl1963's review against another edition
2.0
Filler, enjoy the money!
Foreword and afterword insult to injury.
May finish series as OCD.
Contrived bloated stories when readers hooked order of the day!
Foreword and afterword insult to injury.
May finish series as OCD.
Contrived bloated stories when readers hooked order of the day!
pebbles1984's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
Another great one! I'm looking forward to reading the final book in the series, but will also be sad when it's over.
Another great one! I'm looking forward to reading the final book in the series, but will also be sad when it's over.
kevinscorner's review against another edition
4.0
Age of Death feels like just a part of a story and is definitely incomplete. Reading the author’s notes, this was intentional. After 2 books of this, I’m not sure if I feel this was the right call or not because there’s really a lack of something in this book as well as the one before. Some storylines barely make it into the book and any others that do make it, feel tacked on (probably because it was not written to be 3 books, but 1). Still, I am invested, I like the characters, and I want to know how the story ends. I just can’t justify giving an incomplete story 5 stars.
sarahdelucchi's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. Even the afterward by Sullivan’s wife. Talk about most action packed battle fantasy moment only to end on a cliff hanger and be segued into Oops I did it again. Has me cracking up