Reviews

Halo: Shadows of Reach by Troy Denning

jareddelcamp's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

chasep's review

adventurous challenging mysterious reflective 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

4.25

latte_spices's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Exactly what you’d want and expect.
It’s light on the nostalgia pandering, and it’s a nice exploration of Chief as an aging soldier and as a symbol.

Also Kelly is canonically a Queen fan now which is a great development.

kjstoys's review

slow-paced

3.0

deandingus1078's review against another edition

2.0

DNF at 66%. Every problem with Denning's writing style is present and significantly worse. So many great ideas and a handful of good scenes wasted. Take a drink every time you see 'lechatelierite'. You'll be comatose within 50 pages.

thurminator's review against another edition

4.0

I had to stay up late to finish this one before Infinite comes out today, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Far more tactical than other Halo books I have read, but I really liked that. I also thought it was fun to see Blue Team fully reunited and back in action - I hope they don't completely vanish in Infinite. Overall a pretty enjoyable read and good information in the timeline for something that happens after Halo 5.

jacob_g_harris's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

sisyphista's review

4.0

My first foray into Halo lore, I must admit a little sheepishly. But I got precisely what I wanted - a story that conveys the fun of the game and the mystery of its setting. Set me up great for Halo Infinite.

papachop's review

adventurous hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

beaukaraka's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75