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arthurbdd's review against another edition
5.0
Whilst the third Latro book is, in retrospect, a little inessential (not least because Wolfe seems to have abandoned his previous plans for a fourth book), this one rounds off Latro's adventures in Greece satisfyingly. Full review: https://fakegeekboy.wordpress.com/2024/05/15/latro-from-the-wars-to-the-games/
bugmandan34's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
archergal's review against another edition
4.0
Some day I'm going to figure out how I can enjoy reading a book this much and still not really have a clear idea of what actually HAPPENED in it.
We're back wandering Greece and its environs with Latro, the soldier whose head injury means he forgets overnight whatever happened in the days before. He writes events down at night and reads them in the morning so he can remember what's going on.
Latro also sees gods, goddesses, dead people, etc. that may or may not actually be there.
It's fascinating stuff, and you find yourself rooting for Latro even while you try to figure out what's going on. I need a reader's guide or a wiki, or maybe more time than I have left to read ancient Greet and Persian history. But Wolfe's prose pulls you onward. It makes me think a little of reading Patrick O'Brian. After a while, you stop worrying about which are the stunsails, where the backstays are, what luffing is, what the weather-gage is, and you just read on to enjoy the characters and setting. And you try not to feel too dumb doing it. :D
We're back wandering Greece and its environs with Latro, the soldier whose head injury means he forgets overnight whatever happened in the days before. He writes events down at night and reads them in the morning so he can remember what's going on.
Latro also sees gods, goddesses, dead people, etc. that may or may not actually be there.
It's fascinating stuff, and you find yourself rooting for Latro even while you try to figure out what's going on. I need a reader's guide or a wiki, or maybe more time than I have left to read ancient Greet and Persian history. But Wolfe's prose pulls you onward. It makes me think a little of reading Patrick O'Brian. After a while, you stop worrying about which are the stunsails, where the backstays are, what luffing is, what the weather-gage is, and you just read on to enjoy the characters and setting. And you try not to feel too dumb doing it. :D
t_thekla's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
5.0
triumphant victory for people who easily become confused by minor details
danielmbensen's review against another edition
5.0
In the sequel to Soldier of the Mist, a Roman mercenary with no long-term memory stumbles through the Second Persian Invasion of Greece, beset by friends and enemies (mortal and immortal), just trying to do the right thing. I especially like Latro's attempts to repair his memory, which somewhat work, and of course I'm a sucker for Thracians. As with the previous book, it's not always clear what actually happened, but that just means I can enjoy rereading this book later.
nobodywisdom's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
4.5
mithrandir57's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
archergal's review against another edition
4.0
Some day I'm going to figure out how I can enjoy reading a book this much and still not really have a clear idea of what actually HAPPENED in it.
We're back wandering Greece and its environs with Latro, the soldier whose head injury means he forgets overnight whatever happened in the days before. He writes events down at night and reads them in the morning so he can remember what's going on.
Latro also sees gods, goddesses, dead people, etc. that may or may not actually be there.
It's fascinating stuff, and you find yourself rooting for Latro even while you try to figure out what's going on. I need a reader's guide or a wiki, or maybe more time than I have left to read ancient Greet and Persian history. But Wolfe's prose pulls you onward. It makes me think a little of reading Patrick O'Brian. After a while, you stop worrying about which are the stunsails, where the backstays are, what luffing is, what the weather-gage is, and you just read on to enjoy the characters and setting. And you try not to feel too dumb doing it. :D
We're back wandering Greece and its environs with Latro, the soldier whose head injury means he forgets overnight whatever happened in the days before. He writes events down at night and reads them in the morning so he can remember what's going on.
Latro also sees gods, goddesses, dead people, etc. that may or may not actually be there.
It's fascinating stuff, and you find yourself rooting for Latro even while you try to figure out what's going on. I need a reader's guide or a wiki, or maybe more time than I have left to read ancient Greet and Persian history. But Wolfe's prose pulls you onward. It makes me think a little of reading Patrick O'Brian. After a while, you stop worrying about which are the stunsails, where the backstays are, what luffing is, what the weather-gage is, and you just read on to enjoy the characters and setting. And you try not to feel too dumb doing it. :D
mariahaskins's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved Soldier of the Mist, the first book in this series, and I really liked this one as well. Wolfe's writing is first-class and his storytelling is original and captivating. The only reason I am rating it lower than the first book, is that the storyline itself was a bit more confusing and hard to follow (though the enigmatic storyline is something I also appreciate), and that Latro's inability to remember is treated more as a storytelling device, rather than part of the story in this book. It is still a masterfully told story and a compelling vision of life in ancient times, seen through the eyes of a man that sees spirits, ghosts, gods and goddesses as part of reality.
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