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sam_i_am's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Alcohol, Cannibalism, Death, Gore, and Blood
seanml's review against another edition
- 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
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
meecespieces's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Violence, War, and Blood
Moderate: Homophobia and Addiction
elyse12's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Where do I even begin with this book? This is so far my favorite book of 2022, even beating Jade Legacy by Fonda Lee. It's incredible heartfelt, hilarious, and highly entertaining. There was not a moment where I was bored and wishing for this to be over.
The characters are all important, you grow to love them. The plot itself is engaging and keeps you on your toes. The world was a little on the back burner but the characters make up for it. Finishing this book left a huge smile on my face.
I don't think I've read a book in a long time that can make me laugh loudly as much as this book has. There were parts where I'd scream "oh my gods" while at work that my coworkers were concerned for me. Each main character is important to the story, the writing is very easy to digest, the fantasy elements make sense. It's everything you wanted in one book.
The audiobook is definitely the best way to consume this. The narrator does a fantastic job in bringing these characters to life and you can differentiate all of them. Please listen to it. I guarantee you won't regret it!
Graphic: Gore, Blood, War, and Death
Moderate: Cannibalism
Minor: Drug use
bookwisp's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Is it the best or most original Fantasy novel I've ever read? Nope.
Would I have gotten as much out of it if I didn't enjoy D&D quests and tropes? Probably not.
Was it a lot of fun? Yes, absolutely.
I think if you go into this book expecting it to be a laugh-a-minute as some reviewers make it out to be, you'll be a bit disappointed. It will, however, elicit involuntary, out-loud, 'HA' moments - or, at least, it did for me. Eames balances a humorous narrative voice with some really tender - soft, even - moments. (Clay Cooper is a Good man, okay.)
The bonds and friendships between the members of Saga are central to the book. Their characterisations and their interrelationships (and, of course, Clay Good Boi Cooper) are what elevated this book to a four-star read. More books about male friendships, please and thank you!
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Alcoholism and Gore
Minor: Child abuse and Terminal illness
brythonia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Death, and Violence
kjoli's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Blood, Gore, and Murder
Minor: Vomit, Child abuse, and Homophobia
achillea's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Graphic: Blood, Gore, and Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Domestic abuse
hs122's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Blood, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Addiction, Colonisation, Drug abuse, Racial slurs, and Racism
Minor: Genocide, Rape, and Sexual assault
hanz's review
Graphic: Blood, Grief, and Violence