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nick_borrelli's review against another edition
2.0
This book seemed like a really bad imitation of a Joe Abercrombie novel. The problem is it didn't have any of the awesome characters or compelling plot that Joe seems to deliver every single time. The language was incredibly foul to the point where it became almost ridiculous. I'm not opposed to bad language in books but if it is excessive and only done to be purposely "edgy", then it kind of annoys me more than anything. Do yourself a favor if you like books that are dark, violent, and intense - pick up any Joe Abercrombie or Matthew Woodring Stover book. But this tripe isn't anything close to that.
joabroda's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
My first toe-dip into Grim-Dark Fantasy and I was surprised at how much I liked it. Of all the definitions of Grimdark that I found I like this one the best: described as fiction "where nobody is honorable and Might is Right"
That about sums it up.
L. Scull takes us into a world where god-like mage lords rule, maim and kill their loyal subjects without second thought. And, those said subjects in turn plot to kill off the mage lords. This is a universe set in a medieval environment, made up of various races, abominations created from past wars, and several levels of magic.
There are some great characters. Two of my favorites being 2 curmudgeonly old guys, who actually turn out to be the heroes. Loved them.
Not for those who want happy endings.
That about sums it up.
L. Scull takes us into a world where god-like mage lords rule, maim and kill their loyal subjects without second thought. And, those said subjects in turn plot to kill off the mage lords. This is a universe set in a medieval environment, made up of various races, abominations created from past wars, and several levels of magic.
There are some great characters. Two of my favorites being 2 curmudgeonly old guys, who actually turn out to be the heroes. Loved them.
Not for those who want happy endings.
bookdancing's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars actually...
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saveyourtears's review against another edition
2.0
Oké dit boek heeft nul verrassende of interessante plot wendingen.
De wereld waarin zich dit afspeelt is met geen mogelijkheid te onderscheiden van andere boeken in het genre.
De personages waren uitermate cliché. Ze maakten geen veranderingen door.
Dit boek heeft zo weinig indruk gemaakt dat ik was vergeten dat ik het had gelezen. Ik ben niet in staat om een meer samenhangende recensie te schrijven,
De wereld waarin zich dit afspeelt is met geen mogelijkheid te onderscheiden van andere boeken in het genre.
De personages waren uitermate cliché. Ze maakten geen veranderingen door.
Dit boek heeft zo weinig indruk gemaakt dat ik was vergeten dat ik het had gelezen. Ik ben niet in staat om een meer samenhangende recensie te schrijven,
ghostmuppet's review against another edition
3.0
This book started off really well. There were a LOT of parallels to the First Law trilogy by Joe Abercrombie. This was not a bad thing in my opinion.
As the book progressed, it started to lose the initial sparkle for me. I started to predict what would happen, who would perish and how it would end. It also suffered from the 'lets load it with a load of characters' issue. Too many to keep track off, and some ending up dead in the next couple of chapters.
I am interested in continuing the series, so hopefully the next book will increase in quality for me.
As the book progressed, it started to lose the initial sparkle for me. I started to predict what would happen, who would perish and how it would end. It also suffered from the 'lets load it with a load of characters' issue. Too many to keep track off, and some ending up dead in the next couple of chapters.
I am interested in continuing the series, so hopefully the next book will increase in quality for me.
grimread's review against another edition
3.0
To me this a pretty average fantasy book. You got some good guys, you've got some bad guys, mix a little magic, betrayal and plot twists and voilà. Yet It all feels so familiar. Like I've read this kind of thing somewhere before. There are no real gripping points. Somehow even the characters seem bland. I will say one thing though, the only character the I had some interest in was Issac and he turned out to be an alien from another dimension. For a moment I though I was reading a script for James Cameron's next film.
Sadly Issac-no-more will be the main reason for me to continue this trilogy.
Sadly Issac-no-more will be the main reason for me to continue this trilogy.
ar3mis's review against another edition
4.0
I liked the writing in this book and I liked the characters a lot. I really liked how the book switched points very nicely. I just think this was a very well written fantasy book and I enjoyed it a lot.
hadaad's review against another edition
While I was reading this book, it didn't feel like a great book most of the time. It felt like maybe the author was ripping something off. It felt a lot like parts of The First Law were lifted, names changed to protect the northmen, and just put right back in. But it started to feel like a lot more than that.
The story grew and the characters, who I hated at first, started to come clear. Let's take stock:
Brodar Kayne: A northman, once the champion for the head man. Not afraid to kill, never loses. Sounds familiar to Logen Nine Fingers.
Davarus Cole: Self-possessed son of a hero. He has no idea what the world's really like and refuses to believe he's anything short of awesome. Kind of sounds like Jezal.
Sasha: the world-weary woman who has substance abuse problems. Again, sounds like a character right from Joe Abercrombie.
But these characters grew out of their respective moulds and beckoned me through their story.
As the plot was revealed, this book started to feel more like the good parts of Mistborn: The Final Empire, with the super-powered bad guys and especially the head honcho. I won't say anything more about that, but I will say there was a lot to like about The Grim Company.
The story grew and the characters, who I hated at first, started to come clear. Let's take stock:
Brodar Kayne: A northman, once the champion for the head man. Not afraid to kill, never loses. Sounds familiar to Logen Nine Fingers.
Davarus Cole: Self-possessed son of a hero. He has no idea what the world's really like and refuses to believe he's anything short of awesome. Kind of sounds like Jezal.
Sasha: the world-weary woman who has substance abuse problems. Again, sounds like a character right from Joe Abercrombie.
But these characters grew out of their respective moulds and beckoned me through their story.
As the plot was revealed, this book started to feel more like the good parts of Mistborn: The Final Empire, with the super-powered bad guys and especially the head honcho. I won't say anything more about that, but I will say there was a lot to like about The Grim Company.
milesskorpen's review against another edition
5.0
Imaginative and dark. Feels like an Abercrombie novel, with aging highlanders included. Lots of fun though!