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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
"the fault we see in others never seem as dreadful as those we see in ourselves!"
This book took me so long to read (almost a month) based on the fact I kept feeling overwhelmed by everything that was going on, so I would put the book down for several days and then try again. This method really helped me as I was then able to absorb and understand exactly what I had just read before moving on. Don't get me wrong, this book was A LOT and I'm still not convinced I understand everything fully. But I understood enough that I know I loved this book and I cannot wait to move on to the next one. The world and magic system was so complex and wonderful, and the characters are definitely up there with some of my favourites that I have ever discovered.
Coming in at 841 pages, this is hella intimidating especially for people like me who havent necessarily read adult fantasy much before. However, it is so worth persevering with it as once you push past this feeling you are likely to enjoy this wonderful world and the wonderful characters.
This book took me so long to read (almost a month) based on the fact I kept feeling overwhelmed by everything that was going on, so I would put the book down for several days and then try again. This method really helped me as I was then able to absorb and understand exactly what I had just read before moving on. Don't get me wrong, this book was A LOT and I'm still not convinced I understand everything fully. But I understood enough that I know I loved this book and I cannot wait to move on to the next one. The world and magic system was so complex and wonderful, and the characters are definitely up there with some of my favourites that I have ever discovered.
Coming in at 841 pages, this is hella intimidating especially for people like me who havent necessarily read adult fantasy much before. However, it is so worth persevering with it as once you push past this feeling you are likely to enjoy this wonderful world and the wonderful characters.
An epic fantasy saga from my childhood. Thoroughly enjoyed this re-read.
adventurous
inspiring
medium-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:
No
this book got me back into reading again. its a classic fantasy but it holds up to writers like brandon sanderson and sorts. i personally feel that it aged well since the first version came out in the 80's and would recommend it to people looking for a good fantasy
I read this in my teenage years and have very fond memories. May have to reread it some day. I remember the series to get weaker as it progresses.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I didn’t like the blending from medieval fantasy to crashed aliens ships
Female characters were only capable of irrational outbursts of emotion
And everything was a little too easy for Pug
Female characters were only capable of irrational outbursts of emotion
And everything was a little too easy for Pug
adventurous
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Doesn’t pass the Bechtel test - all the women are basically cardboard cut outs.
The first half feels like a retelling of the Lord of the Rings, then things get a little more original once the rift opens.
I think the Surani (sp?) society is structured unrealistically - in an empire that’s stood for millennia, this is somehow the first time one of the “great ones”/magicians has fundamentally disagreed with the ruling class and decided to do something about it?
An easy background read overall
The first half feels like a retelling of the Lord of the Rings, then things get a little more original once the rift opens.
I think the Surani (sp?) society is structured unrealistically - in an empire that’s stood for millennia, this is somehow the first time one of the “great ones”/magicians has fundamentally disagreed with the ruling class and decided to do something about it?
An easy background read overall
I love the book, but was annoyed with the narrator.
While his normal in-character narrating voice is just fine (the kind of voice I associate with big, bearded, pipe-smoking old wizards), any time he tried to act out some strong emotion it sounded... constipated. And it's very much not fun listening to a young lady sobbing in the voice of a constipated middle-aged man.
And then there's all changing voices for minor characters (sometimes even in the middle of a sentence).
So yeah, not really in love with the narrator, but the books is still great fun, in writing and in audio :)
While his normal in-character narrating voice is just fine (the kind of voice I associate with big, bearded, pipe-smoking old wizards), any time he tried to act out some strong emotion it sounded... constipated. And it's very much not fun listening to a young lady sobbing in the voice of a constipated middle-aged man.
And then there's all changing voices for minor characters (sometimes even in the middle of a sentence).
So yeah, not really in love with the narrator, but the books is still great fun, in writing and in audio :)
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No