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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I found this book a breath of fresh air. I found that reading about a female protagonist interesting and I love that she acts like a woman and does things that a woman works do. I love that she actually shows emotion when she needs to and how her struggles throughout the book leed her to do what she does. Yet I loved the end and how each piece of the book leeds to the outcome that is the end.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
although overall it's nothing exceptional i love the characters a lot so i can't help but want to reread it. they're really well crafted, imperfect and real. the plot itself is pretty good i enjoy it and even in the 3rd time rereading i didn't find it boring.
i do recommend.
i do recommend.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was based on a video game,, I really enjoyed Assassin’s CreedUnity even though I was sure I would not. I am sure those familiar with the games would love this book.
Loved ELise, loved reading from a female perspective, loved the fighting, the story, the love (Arno+Elise= wow!) If I had played the game, I think I would have enjoyed it even more - there were some moments with Arno where I was uninterested, simply because he appeared so little in this book, but still... so good. So sweet.
Honestly all criticisms go out the window when it comes to this novel simply because I'm a huge fan of the Assassin's Creed franchise.
I always liked Unity's story, and its nice to experience at least part of it without dealing with the broken, buggy mess of the game :)
Is it worth reading? Sure! Is it a must buy for anyone who isn't in love with the franchise? Not really.
I always liked Unity's story, and its nice to experience at least part of it without dealing with the broken, buggy mess of the game :)
Is it worth reading? Sure! Is it a must buy for anyone who isn't in love with the franchise? Not really.
I really enjoyed this book.
This follows Elise and Arno as they grow up. They see the French Revolution happen and have to deal with the fact that one is an assassin and one a Templar.
It was a fun read and I really enjoyed being with these characters.
The story was fun and interesting. It was interesting to see the things happen with the characters as they deal with all that is happening.
I really enjoyed this book and any more Assassin's creed books.
This follows Elise and Arno as they grow up. They see the French Revolution happen and have to deal with the fact that one is an assassin and one a Templar.
It was a fun read and I really enjoyed being with these characters.
The story was fun and interesting. It was interesting to see the things happen with the characters as they deal with all that is happening.
I really enjoyed this book and any more Assassin's creed books.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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
[Before playing the game and reading this book, I had some vague concepts about what the French Revolution was: mainly the beheading, the burning of the Bastille and the Man in the Iron Mask.]
The story is told mainly from Elise's journal entries with a few insets from Arno's journals. Elise begins her story with a destination of "how the other shoe falls." She begins her life as the daughter of an aristocrat but notices unlike the other ladies of the court, Madame De La Serre doesn't concede to anyone and seems to be more aware. Elise learns at the age of 8 or 9 that she is going to be the successor to the title of Grand Templar Master of France - and the rest of her life is shaped to that purpose. Arno is adopted by the De La Serre family when his father is murdered and Elise's father plans to bring Arno into the Templar fold.
Later in their lives, Arno and Elise reconnect : Arno had been accused of murdering Elise's father and Elise chose not to forgive him for his negligence that she felt allowed it to happen. Arno's induction to the Assassin Order does cause a few problems for their relationship, but they do find mutual cause: avenge the murder of Monsieur De La Serre. [The game follows Arno's completion on this cause.] Elise also has to deal with the changing atmosphere of Paris and Versailles (since she is viewed as an aristocrat,) as well as attempting to stop the coup within her own Order.
Overall, I feel like it fleshed out Elise's motivations and expanded on Arno's own misconceptions about her actions. It incorporates the theme of revenge, but doesn't suggest that it is a means to an end. Definitely recommended for anyone who's into the French Revolution, journal like writing or Assassin's Creed. Bowden has definitely crafted a great one with this.
The story is told mainly from Elise's journal entries with a few insets from Arno's journals. Elise begins her story with a destination of "how the other shoe falls." She begins her life as the daughter of an aristocrat but notices unlike the other ladies of the court, Madame De La Serre doesn't concede to anyone and seems to be more aware. Elise learns at the age of 8 or 9 that she is going to be the successor to the title of Grand Templar Master of France - and the rest of her life is shaped to that purpose. Arno is adopted by the De La Serre family when his father is murdered and Elise's father plans to bring Arno into the Templar fold.
Later in their lives, Arno and Elise reconnect : Arno had been accused of murdering Elise's father and Elise chose not to forgive him for his negligence that she felt allowed it to happen. Arno's induction to the Assassin Order does cause a few problems for their relationship, but they do find mutual cause: avenge the murder of Monsieur De La Serre. [The game follows Arno's completion on this cause.] Elise also has to deal with the changing atmosphere of Paris and Versailles (since she is viewed as an aristocrat,) as well as attempting to stop the coup within her own Order.
Overall, I feel like it fleshed out Elise's motivations and expanded on Arno's own misconceptions about her actions. It incorporates the theme of revenge, but doesn't suggest that it is a means to an end. Definitely recommended for anyone who's into the French Revolution, journal like writing or Assassin's Creed. Bowden has definitely crafted a great one with this.