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zskies92's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
platanus's review
2.0
It would have taken very little for me to give this 3 stars.
The book is a monument of lost potential, potential the author has intentionally created only to tear it all down in the name of mediocrity, cheesy one-liners and an overall happy end no matter the cost to the story and the characters.
His urge to have every character enjoy a pay-off of their having been heroes at some point makes their every sacrifice and hardship void of meaning.
At some point in the novel I was even excited for implied criticism of the harpers and the justification of the sacrifices they demand of their agents, but no, it never actually comes to that much excitement.
The book is a monument of lost potential, potential the author has intentionally created only to tear it all down in the name of mediocrity, cheesy one-liners and an overall happy end no matter the cost to the story and the characters.
His urge to have every character enjoy a pay-off of their having been heroes at some point makes their every sacrifice and hardship void of meaning.
At some point in the novel I was even excited for implied criticism of the harpers and the justification of the sacrifices they demand of their agents, but no, it never actually comes to that much excitement.
mw2k's review
4.0
Better than the first Shadowmage novel. A better story, a bit more character involvement, and a quicker pace are on display here. It's quite dark for a Forgotten Realms novel too, almost Ravenloft like in its execution.
More like this, please.
More like this, please.
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