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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
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:
Yes
A little slow to start but amazing once it gets going
When a friend told me about this book, I envisioned a lot of clever tricks with assassins slipping between sparse shadows in a three-sun world. I figured there would be quite a bit of explanation about how the suns were aligned and the rotation of the planet as well. That was not really the case. This book starts with a recounting of a murder (interspersed with a graphic sexual act that mirrored the motions of the slaying), then about 200 pages of a very adult Harry Potter-esque story revolving around a school. The main character, Mia, wants to be the best assassin in the world, so she seeks out the Red Church to learn from the best. There are various teachers for specific crafts, a haunted library (replete with monsters), bullies, tests, and even a dance where the girl gets all angsty over a boy. The gender roles are reversed, and this is definitely not a children's book, but I couldn't help but draw comparisons more than once. I thought we'd spend a little time at the assassin school then continue on with the revenge plot. But this book is just setting up the sequels where all that stuff happens. A little disappointing.
However, I really did like the tone and setup. The characters weren't the most complex I have ever come across but they serviced the story well enough. Mia often joked about the school "not being a bloody nursery" whenever anything despicable occurred. So you don't feel too bad when any of them gets tortured or killed. The students (acolytes) knew what they signed up for and they were being trained to be killers after all. That being said, the author was not afraid to kill off characters that we spent a lot of time with. I was truly shocked by a few of the decisions made later in the book (in a good way).
It was a fairly tight story logic-wise. I was only baffled by But other than that, the actions made sense within that world. I really like that Also, the last few chapters were chock-full of murder. You get this book for action and it does deliver in spades by the end.
As far as recommendations go, I'd give it a thumbs-up as long as you're not the squeamish type. Murder and sex scenes (I could have done without a couple of those) are described in great detail. Also, the characters are a fairly vulgar bunch. If you're cool with that, this is a fairly unique book to have add to your collection. I'm definitely interested in seeing where this story goes. I have a feeling I'll like the story better the further along we go.
However, I really did like the tone and setup. The characters weren't the most complex I have ever come across but they serviced the story well enough. Mia often joked about the school "not being a bloody nursery" whenever anything despicable occurred. So you don't feel too bad when any of them gets tortured or killed. The students (acolytes) knew what they signed up for and they were being trained to be killers after all. That being said, the author was not afraid to kill off characters that we spent a lot of time with. I was truly shocked by a few of the decisions made later in the book (in a good way).
It was a fairly tight story logic-wise. I was only baffled by
Spoiler
Mia's decision to not kill an innocent child to secure her place among the Blades. She was fine with murdering fellow classmates that "deserved it" and had killed hundreds of people in the Truedark Massacre four years ago; so why would one child stop her from achieving her life's goal? I understand that it is wrong on all levels, but her character didn't seem all that concerned with morals up to that point. She had flashes of loyalty and talked about honor. But I figured she would have some internal struggle about it, do it, then feel deep remorse about it later (like Tric). It turns out that decision was more of a plot device to get her out of the mountain for a while; rather than a big turn for her character. She goes on to murder dozens of people by the end.Spoiler
Ash and her brother were sleeper agents intent on wiping out the Red Church. It never set right with me that they'd be anxious to join the organization that maimed their father. I actually smiled when Ash revealed herself to Tric and tossed him off of the balcony. What?!... cool!As far as recommendations go, I'd give it a thumbs-up as long as you're not the squeamish type. Murder and sex scenes (I could have done without a couple of those) are described in great detail. Also, the characters are a fairly vulgar bunch. If you're cool with that, this is a fairly unique book to have add to your collection. I'm definitely interested in seeing where this story goes. I have a feeling I'll like the story better the further along we go.
Si no habéis leído aún esta trilogía y decidís aventuraros en sus páginas, os advierto que el inicio os resultará confuso y algo apabullante. Los capítulos alternan tipografía para indicar distintos tiempos en la vida de la protagonista (saber esto, seguramente, os aclare la primera duda que os asalte dejándoos medio lelos, como me pasó a mí) y encontraréis muchísima información que, al principio os confundirá, pero que pronto iréis comprendiendo a medida que avancéis en la historia.
Si de personajes femeninos empoderados se trata, yo creo que Mía Corvere estará en los primeros tres puestos de cualquiera que haya leído esta saga de Kristoff. Es una niña que evoluciona muchísimo, hasta convertirse en mujer adulta. Sus pensamientos crecen, sus sentimientos cambian, su cuerpo madura. Rara vez encuentras en una sola novela, un cambio tan marcado en un solo personaje y que, además, resulte creíble. Jay lo consigue sin despeinarse, aunque a ti te deje la melena más revuelta que si te subieras a un coche de carreras descapotable y sin recogerte el pelo.
Mi primera incursión en la cabeza de este autor ha sido de lo más reveladora y adictiva. A pesar de ser un tochazo de 700 páginas, con muchísimo texto en cada una de ellas, me lo bebí, incapaz de soltarlo y deseando que llegara la noche para sumergirme en su mundo. Una de esas lecturas que te hacen pensar: "Bueno, si hoy duermo 6 horas en vez de 8, tampoco pasa nada...".
Si os gusta la fantasía, la ficción, las peleas, los personajes femeninos fuertes y las relaciones interpersonales (fijaos que no hablo de relaciones amorosas) turbulentas... No importa si habéis dicho que sí a una de estas cosas, a varias o a todas, simplemente leed Nuncanoche. No os arrepentiréis.
Si de personajes femeninos empoderados se trata, yo creo que Mía Corvere estará en los primeros tres puestos de cualquiera que haya leído esta saga de Kristoff. Es una niña que evoluciona muchísimo, hasta convertirse en mujer adulta. Sus pensamientos crecen, sus sentimientos cambian, su cuerpo madura. Rara vez encuentras en una sola novela, un cambio tan marcado en un solo personaje y que, además, resulte creíble. Jay lo consigue sin despeinarse, aunque a ti te deje la melena más revuelta que si te subieras a un coche de carreras descapotable y sin recogerte el pelo.
Mi primera incursión en la cabeza de este autor ha sido de lo más reveladora y adictiva. A pesar de ser un tochazo de 700 páginas, con muchísimo texto en cada una de ellas, me lo bebí, incapaz de soltarlo y deseando que llegara la noche para sumergirme en su mundo. Una de esas lecturas que te hacen pensar: "Bueno, si hoy duermo 6 horas en vez de 8, tampoco pasa nada...".
Si os gusta la fantasía, la ficción, las peleas, los personajes femeninos fuertes y las relaciones interpersonales (fijaos que no hablo de relaciones amorosas) turbulentas... No importa si habéis dicho que sí a una de estas cosas, a varias o a todas, simplemente leed Nuncanoche. No os arrepentiréis.
dark
tense
fast-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:
Yes
Like badass female assassins, dangerous challenges, and learning to swear in a new language? Then you'll love Nevernight! It's full of blood and gore, and snappy witticisms.
The pacing was good, and I cared about Mia. I was flying through the last 50 pages- my god!
Good stuff, will be getting Godsgrave as soon as I can!
The pacing was good, and I cared about Mia. I was flying through the last 50 pages- my god!
Good stuff, will be getting Godsgrave as soon as I can!
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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