Reviews tagging 'Genocide'

Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames

4 reviews

onthesamepage's review

adventurous funny slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

There's nothing wrong with this book. It just doesn't do anything particularly fresh or memorable.

I think the biggest issue is how easy and convenient everything feels. A large portion of this book is spent on the gang getting back together, and we're constantly told that the Wyld is so dangerous that it's almost suicidal to consider going there. For all that they are old and very worried about how they'll survive the journey, they don't seem to land in anything they can't handle. I don't even necessarily see that their age is hampering them. Not that the journey is super smooth, but I guess I was expecting more disasters? I felt like they got through it way too easy, and that was kind of the theme for the entire book for me: our heroes, conveniently, win against all odds, every single time. Nothing has consequences:

terminal illnesses without a cure miraculously get cured, limbs that get chopped off miraculously regrow, etc.

There are a few amusing moments, but I wouldn't say the book is over the top hilarious or anything. The moments that resonated most with me were the ones where Gabe was stepping up for his daughter. Some of those were really touching, and I liked getting to see him go all out to try and save her. 

The last 20% really picks up. Overall, an enjoyable read if you're looking for something a little less serious.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Genocide, Rape, Sexual assault, and Child death

ollie_again's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Violence, and Death

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Cannibalism

Minor: Ableism, Genocide, Homophobia, Slavery, Child abuse, and Drug abuse

seanml's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

One of the most uniquely enjoyable experiences I’ve had in fantasy in a long time. Eames doesn’t try to be overly clever; the tropes and archetypes that populate this book are laid out front and center. The characters are all lovely in their own way, and legitimately hilarious. Longtime readers of fantasy should enjoy everything in here. 8.5/10. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Violence

Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Confinement, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Grief, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, and Terminal illness

Minor: Bullying, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, and Panic attacks/disorders

hs122's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, and Violence

Moderate: Addiction, Colonisation, Drug abuse, Racial slurs, and Racism

Minor: Genocide, Rape, and Sexual assault