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thinde's review against another edition
4.0
If you managed to wade through the enormous cast and plot complexity of book one then book two should be fine. It's not the sort of story that lets you easily take six-month breaks between books though.
I honestly found it hard to navigate the battle scenes. I should have taken notes.
I honestly found it hard to navigate the battle scenes. I should have taken notes.
t_jenkins's review
adventurous
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? It's complicated
4.0
soursock's review against another edition
3.0
Same problem as the first book. I loved the red Knight and his companions but the rest of the character's chapters were just boring for me for some reaaon
gomugarfield's review against another edition
5.0
aptly continues from where the first one left us. now i have to read the third one.
powder_and_page's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 Stars
The books of the Traitor Son Cycle intimidate me- not because of the size of the book, but rather because I know I’ll have to commit days of my time towards reading them. They are incredibly dense, but rich in entertainment. The Fell Sword is the second installment in the series, which (I think) is going to be 5 books once complete.
Despite being an equally hefty tome, The Fell Sword was a much quicker read than The Red Knight. My theory is that this is because I knew who all the characters were and by the end of TRK I had been irredeemably sucked into Cameron’s fictional world. I continue to be fascinated by the Captain, from his past to his present situation and how he handles each turn of events. He’s dangerously clever and proud as a peacock but it’s almost always justified. I think my favorite character might be Bad Tom though… he’s just so grumpy and, well, bad.
The plot of The Fell Sword was somewhat more politically oriented than TRK, which I liked. Don’t get me wrong, there were plenty of descriptive battles but the fighting began to take on more of a Roman Legion style. The tactics were cunning and the war-making felt more organized rather than being a chaotic one-on-one melee. In this installment there’s also quite a bit more worldbuilding. We get much more knowledge about the other regions, cultures, and kingdoms and I find that it was extremely enriching without being overwhelming.
The Traitor Son Cycle is a great series with tons of entertainment value and they’re such BIG BOOKS! I can’t wait to continue on with the series because I think each installment will continue to get more awesome. Peace out and happy reading.
The books of the Traitor Son Cycle intimidate me- not because of the size of the book, but rather because I know I’ll have to commit days of my time towards reading them. They are incredibly dense, but rich in entertainment. The Fell Sword is the second installment in the series, which (I think) is going to be 5 books once complete.
Despite being an equally hefty tome, The Fell Sword was a much quicker read than The Red Knight. My theory is that this is because I knew who all the characters were and by the end of TRK I had been irredeemably sucked into Cameron’s fictional world. I continue to be fascinated by the Captain, from his past to his present situation and how he handles each turn of events. He’s dangerously clever and proud as a peacock but it’s almost always justified. I think my favorite character might be Bad Tom though… he’s just so grumpy and, well, bad.
The plot of The Fell Sword was somewhat more politically oriented than TRK, which I liked. Don’t get me wrong, there were plenty of descriptive battles but the fighting began to take on more of a Roman Legion style. The tactics were cunning and the war-making felt more organized rather than being a chaotic one-on-one melee. In this installment there’s also quite a bit more worldbuilding. We get much more knowledge about the other regions, cultures, and kingdoms and I find that it was extremely enriching without being overwhelming.
The Traitor Son Cycle is a great series with tons of entertainment value and they’re such BIG BOOKS! I can’t wait to continue on with the series because I think each installment will continue to get more awesome. Peace out and happy reading.
old_tim's review against another edition
4.0
Unfortunately it's a step back from the first book in the series.
http://fedpeaches.blogspot.com/2014/04/another-problematic-second-book.html
http://fedpeaches.blogspot.com/2014/04/another-problematic-second-book.html
majkia's review against another edition
5.0
Rating: Epic fantasy with a grimdark twist.
I really enjoyed the first book of the series, and am glad to report I enjoyed the second book as well. My only complaint is that I'd like to have seen a bit more of the Red Knight, as this one widens the field considerably and we jump amongst friends and foes throughout.
The Red Knight and his company of mercs, hire on to assist the Emperor. However, things go sideways before they can even arrive, with the Emperor kidnapped and possibly killed, so our guys start out in a hole and have to fight their way clear.
We learn more of who the Red Knight is, see more of his powers on display and are confronted with more of the Wild critters as well as powerful beings both on the side of the Wild and more neutral creatures who stick an oar into the action, quite often making this far more difficult and complex.
I love the humor amidst the carnage, and the understated way the Red Knight controls his company and events. He's always got a plan - and said plans generally make his company groan aloud. Because, although he always has a plan, he seldom explains those plans and his friends have to take him - and them - on faith.
I really enjoyed the first book of the series, and am glad to report I enjoyed the second book as well. My only complaint is that I'd like to have seen a bit more of the Red Knight, as this one widens the field considerably and we jump amongst friends and foes throughout.
The Red Knight and his company of mercs, hire on to assist the Emperor. However, things go sideways before they can even arrive, with the Emperor kidnapped and possibly killed, so our guys start out in a hole and have to fight their way clear.
We learn more of who the Red Knight is, see more of his powers on display and are confronted with more of the Wild critters as well as powerful beings both on the side of the Wild and more neutral creatures who stick an oar into the action, quite often making this far more difficult and complex.
I love the humor amidst the carnage, and the understated way the Red Knight controls his company and events. He's always got a plan - and said plans generally make his company groan aloud. Because, although he always has a plan, he seldom explains those plans and his friends have to take him - and them - on faith.
down_legends_and_lore's review against another edition
2.0
I'm not really sure what happened with this book. Maybe there was a long time between books because the author just decided to change names of characters and creatures without any explanation as to why. I really enjoyed the first book, so it is kind of disappointing that this one fell flat on it's face. The book started out strong but then dragged on until about the last twenty pages and then it was just done in an unsatisfying way. The book is called "The Fell Sword" but the fell sword is literally in only two scenes of the book. I was excited for this series, but I think I am going to put it on hold for now.
behnaz's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
diesmali's review against another edition
5.0
Awesome storytelling. Subtle and convincing plot, the reader is challenged to figure things out for herself. Martial and magical warfare intertwined with political intrigue. And yet we're only starting to get to know what the real story is about... and it's looking great.