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houseofatreides's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
A well written story, it continues the adventures of the Republic of Nantucket and their fallen son William Walker. Taking place between the years 8-10 A.E it follows the Republics rise but that of their rivals of Tartessos, and of William Walkers rise in Mycenae. Thru conniving and intrigue Walker eventually took over Mycenae and became its cruel king. And has spawned 12+ children. The Republic has built up its Navy and has a budding thessolcracy across the world. They eventually in year 8 decide to go to the Middle East and set up permanent diplomatic ties with Babylon, helping them defeat their enemies. (Neo-Babylon). This helps their cause and the book ends with the opposing factions going to war. With the city of Troy the start. The Republic begins gathering her Allies. Ending with Marian and Swindapa saying goodbye to their daughters before they leave Alba with the flotilla. </spoilers>overall a well written book with intriguing characters. It follows the next generation of upcomers as much as the original cast. The difficulty though is the dates prefacing the chapters, as there will be multiple in one section backtracking to different years and places. And the next chapter will do likewise. Making it hard sometimes to follow concurrent events. Some of the characters introduced though are but way points too little said on them to make a difference to the story. Like most books in trilogies this second book is a ballad, slow as it builds up to the climax to come. If you enjoyed the first book, a good continuation of the series
Content Warnings
Graphic: War and Violence
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