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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
I am so, so sad to dnf this. It really had all the potential to be something I'd love but after 3 separate attempts I had to give up.
adventurous
informative
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The two main characters’ journeys and back stories were interesting. There is a huge cast to keep up with that often times feels unnecessary. The two main characters are well developed, and a handful of other characters are as well. I liked the blending of history and mythology. I got really sick of the main goal just being “so-and-so wants to be high king”
The dialogue is really hard to accept. Sentences are extremely short and to the point, no nuance or feeling, and kind of not believable. Nothing sounds natural.
I was intrigued enough to read the next book, hoping things would get a bit more exciting now that the story was set up. This felt really slow paced to me, with many of the more exciting moments passing by in a flash. It feels like the author wants to spend a lot of time on unnecessary side stories, but then when it really matters, skates over the main points without much detail.
The dialogue is really hard to accept. Sentences are extremely short and to the point, no nuance or feeling, and kind of not believable. Nothing sounds natural.
I was intrigued enough to read the next book, hoping things would get a bit more exciting now that the story was set up. This felt really slow paced to me, with many of the more exciting moments passing by in a flash. It feels like the author wants to spend a lot of time on unnecessary side stories, but then when it really matters, skates over the main points without much detail.
fast-paced
This book touched on the power gap of women in the middle ages but failed to take a stand.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’ve learned so much about 10th century Irish history, cleverly blending fantasy/mythology into the narrative. Very character driven, with lots of political intrigue you are drawn into two perspectives of ongoing battles between kings and the complexity of Pagan, Viking and Christian beliefs is really fascinating.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love books where lore/mythology and religion collide. This book is no exception. Lawless writes in a way that evokes atmosphere and emotion. Another of my favorite things.
However, I do have to admit to a bit of boredom. I'm not a character driven reader. This books focuses on the characters and while there are many moving parts to this story, I did think that too much happened off page to keep my interest. It wasn't enough for me to set the book aside but it did override my enjoyment at times putting this book at a 3.5 instead of the five star I had predicted.
I will definitely continue with the series though. Next time, I will be more aware of what I am getting myself into.
However, I do have to admit to a bit of boredom. I'm not a character driven reader. This books focuses on the characters and while there are many moving parts to this story, I did think that too much happened off page to keep my interest. It wasn't enough for me to set the book aside but it did override my enjoyment at times putting this book at a 3.5 instead of the five star I had predicted.
I will definitely continue with the series though. Next time, I will be more aware of what I am getting myself into.
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated