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redeyesinferno's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- 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? Yes
4.0
agentnk_'s review against another edition
4.0
It was a good book overall. It only tells you about Altair's story you've seen in the games his been on. Like the very first Assassin's Creed and Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines. Nothing more to expect.
dolios's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
castiel67's review against another edition
4.0
preferred this in a lot of ways over the 1st 2 books, although they were decent as well.
daylightreading's review against another edition
5.0
To be honest I read this book because it was recommended to me, not because I was interested in the series. But it didn't take long until I got hooked on it. It is one of those few books that have suspense and make you want to see what's going to happen next, where you get attached to the characters, and desperately want to read the second book as soon as you finish it.
aidaninasia's review against another edition
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Though I am probably biased, considering that I am a huge fan of the game that inspired it. My only criticism would be that the title says “the untold story of Altair” and a lot of it is told in the game. Only about the last 30% was new information. That being said, it is worth reading if you are a fan of the game or genre.
ferzemkhan's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Sometimes hard to justify itself with how little it adds to the games' story, but then again it doesn't have to because the core story of Altair's life is phenomenal and all you need is a bit more historical context that the novel provides to enjoy yourself.
ashxo's review against another edition
2.0
I decided to read this book before I played the game, and let me say, I wish I didn't.
Bowden's writing is sloppy, simplistic and annoying. It feels like he rushed the first two thirds of the book and then shat out the last part. The only decent part in the book is what the Ubisoft team wrote.
I would love to say that his writing has gotten better from the previous books, but sadly it hasn't. I regret wasting my time reading the whole series.
P.S Revelations is rubbish also.
Bowden's writing is sloppy, simplistic and annoying. It feels like he rushed the first two thirds of the book and then shat out the last part. The only decent part in the book is what the Ubisoft team wrote.
I would love to say that his writing has gotten better from the previous books, but sadly it hasn't. I regret wasting my time reading the whole series.
P.S Revelations is rubbish also.
corporal_bookish's review against another edition
4.0
THIS is the most AMAZING ADAPTATION EVER!!!!!!!!!! I've never read a game adaptation before. I started one of the HALO adapts, but I haven't played the game, so I had no clue what to expect. Anyways I never got around to finishing it.
Anyways - This book deserves a total 5/5. The only reason I give it a 4 is because of the ending. It was quite sudden how it ended and I wished that Altair's and Maria's relationship was explored a little bit more - although I assumed from the beginning that they'd end up together. I would ahve like to see Altair's proposal to her - Even though those details weren't in the game - It would've have been nice to add into the book.
The action scenes were dynamic and descriptive - Not too much a bore for the detailed speeches - Although I had trouble remembering everyone's names :P
Anyways - This book deserves a total 5/5. The only reason I give it a 4 is because of the ending. It was quite sudden how it ended and I wished that Altair's and Maria's relationship was explored a little bit more - although I assumed from the beginning that they'd end up together. I would ahve like to see Altair's proposal to her - Even though those details weren't in the game - It would've have been nice to add into the book.
The action scenes were dynamic and descriptive - Not too much a bore for the detailed speeches - Although I had trouble remembering everyone's names :P