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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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:
Complicated
I enjoyed this story. I read a book that took place after Harvest's fall, so I knew what would happen to the planet. The characters' development (their spirit and emotions) were so much a part of the story, that I was on the edge of my seat hoping that all survived. The author, Joseph Staten, was able to put heart into this story, which considering Halo is a game, says a lot about the author. I can't wait to continue and see what happens next. I highly recommend this book.
adventurous
dark
sad
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:
N/A
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
inspiring
tense
fast-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:
Complicated
This book was riveting. I didn't know how much to expect from a book based on a video game but Joseph Staten killed it. I want to interview this author about his process. The pacing was insane it keeps me glued to the book. 386 pages ain't nothing for these plots. Somehow this man beautifully wrapped up time, space, character, theme, and sympathy for his characters as well as a Fukushima drive does deep space slips. I was astounded. I can't wait to read the next one and I'm a little sad he didn't write all the halo books on the market.
I was rooting for every character on every side. This man...this man is king of his craft. The plot was deeply well crafted, somehow exploring the perfect stars have aligned mistakes of sensible character flaws from a diverse group of aliens. And the humans are aliens in some parts of this book!
The cultural descriptions are incredible, the world building is insane. Not one part of the world building didn't also drive the plot. Every single part of this story was so beautifully in sync. Literally, blown away.
I was rooting for every character on every side. This man...this man is king of his craft. The plot was deeply well crafted, somehow exploring the perfect stars have aligned mistakes of sensible character flaws from a diverse group of aliens. And the humans are aliens in some parts of this book!
The cultural descriptions are incredible, the world building is insane. Not one part of the world building didn't also drive the plot. Every single part of this story was so beautifully in sync. Literally, blown away.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, War
adventurous
medium-paced
informative
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was a pretty good prequel to the series that sets up the events leading to the Human Covenant War. The book is a bit of a slow burn with the kick off, so to speak, taking place in the final few chapters. The lead up to it was good, though, and it was nice seeing it also from the Prophet's side and how the great lie came about.
It does help to have played the games and have some understanding of the lore, but this is an entertaining book regardless.
It does help to have played the games and have some understanding of the lore, but this is an entertaining book regardless.
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes