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3.95 AVERAGE
Hmmmmmm interesting. While I really loved 2/3 of this book, the rest of it felt lacking somehow. I wasn't particularly a fan of how the series wrapped either. All of the events leading up to the end had such an easy solution in the end, which was kinda lackluster.
Despise that, I loooooved the characters and the world that Peter V. Brett has created throughout the series. I was so happy to see some old faces returning to this book and new aspects of the demon-infested world. I'm overall OK with how the series ended, but I want more and I'm glad that Brett is writing more books in this universe, since there are plenty of stories left to tell.
Despise that, I loooooved the characters and the world that Peter V. Brett has created throughout the series. I was so happy to see some old faces returning to this book and new aspects of the demon-infested world. I'm overall OK with how the series ended, but I want more and I'm glad that Brett is writing more books in this universe, since there are plenty of stories left to tell.
I have been eagerly awaiting the release of this book since I finished The Skull Throne early March 2016 and this book has certainly been worth the wait. Even though I was eagerly awaiting to read this I still had some slight concerns as to how much I would enjoy it because I didn’t enjoy “The Daylight War” and “The Skull Throne” as much as “The Warded Man” and “The Desert Spear”. Upon opening this book and reading the first chapter I knew immediately that my worries had been quashed.
Throughout the time I have spent reading Peter V Brett’s Demon Cycle series I have been wondering where the story is going and how it was going to end. Having finished The Core I can now say that so much of what happened in the previous books and how they were written all makes sense to me and based upon how great this book was I believe that Peter V Brett has written the previous entries of The Demon Cycle series in the best possibly way.
Over the course Demon Cycle series we have seen characters rise and fall, not only physically and mentally but also our opinions of them as a whole and this is once aspect I wholeheartedly loved about this series. Back in one of my previous reviews I said how much I disliked Inevera but this book truly shows her in a different light and at stages I felt myself emotionally drawn to her situation and at those times I truly understand why she did certain things in the past, that’s not to say though I now like her.
The pacing in The Core was second to none as not only did it flow really well but once you are approximately 50% into the book you will notice the pace becomes quicker and there are more actions scenes. There are a few moments where the pace slows down slightly but during these scenes we are either delving deeper into a character or we are setting the backdrop (i.e. politics), these moments are done in such a way you barely even notice the slow down and they mold themselves incredibly into the overall story. While I am on the subject I must say I was truly impressed by Peter V Brett’s work on switching POV’s because the way it has been done was seamless because when you switched to a particular POV it always seemed natural to switch to that character at that particular point in time.
Having now read “The Core” I am very tempted to go back and re-read the series because when I read “The Daylight War” and “The Skull Throne” I had different feelings about it and now knowing what I do I can imagine these would change as this book certainly helps give you a better perspective on them. I was once curious and unsure as to why The Demon Cycle series was being written the way it was and now having read “The Core” it all makes sense. I truly believe the Peter V Brett crafted this series the way he did so that for the final book he could produce something so seamless and fast paced because the previous books had managed to lay the ground work for all the main characters and their role to play.
If you haven’t already read up to the end of The Skull Throne or picked up The Demon Cycle series then I strongly urge you to do so because what awaits you is a book of truly awe inspiring proportions and this book is without a doubt the best finale to a series I have ever read. The Core is what I had always hoped and wished it would be in more than one way as it is truly a fantastic and epic fantasy masterpiece. I am glad to have been on this journey and sad to see it finish but so happy for it to have ended the way it did.
Throughout the time I have spent reading Peter V Brett’s Demon Cycle series I have been wondering where the story is going and how it was going to end. Having finished The Core I can now say that so much of what happened in the previous books and how they were written all makes sense to me and based upon how great this book was I believe that Peter V Brett has written the previous entries of The Demon Cycle series in the best possibly way.
Over the course Demon Cycle series we have seen characters rise and fall, not only physically and mentally but also our opinions of them as a whole and this is once aspect I wholeheartedly loved about this series. Back in one of my previous reviews I said how much I disliked Inevera but this book truly shows her in a different light and at stages I felt myself emotionally drawn to her situation and at those times I truly understand why she did certain things in the past, that’s not to say though I now like her.
The pacing in The Core was second to none as not only did it flow really well but once you are approximately 50% into the book you will notice the pace becomes quicker and there are more actions scenes. There are a few moments where the pace slows down slightly but during these scenes we are either delving deeper into a character or we are setting the backdrop (i.e. politics), these moments are done in such a way you barely even notice the slow down and they mold themselves incredibly into the overall story. While I am on the subject I must say I was truly impressed by Peter V Brett’s work on switching POV’s because the way it has been done was seamless because when you switched to a particular POV it always seemed natural to switch to that character at that particular point in time.
Having now read “The Core” I am very tempted to go back and re-read the series because when I read “The Daylight War” and “The Skull Throne” I had different feelings about it and now knowing what I do I can imagine these would change as this book certainly helps give you a better perspective on them. I was once curious and unsure as to why The Demon Cycle series was being written the way it was and now having read “The Core” it all makes sense. I truly believe the Peter V Brett crafted this series the way he did so that for the final book he could produce something so seamless and fast paced because the previous books had managed to lay the ground work for all the main characters and their role to play.
If you haven’t already read up to the end of The Skull Throne or picked up The Demon Cycle series then I strongly urge you to do so because what awaits you is a book of truly awe inspiring proportions and this book is without a doubt the best finale to a series I have ever read. The Core is what I had always hoped and wished it would be in more than one way as it is truly a fantastic and epic fantasy masterpiece. I am glad to have been on this journey and sad to see it finish but so happy for it to have ended the way it did.
AMAZING. This series is a masterpiece. I´m in love with everything.
my least favorite of the series honestly I skipped some chapters that dealt with people I didn't care at all about. It felt drawn out and the last 300 pages couldn't be r3ad quick enough just to be done.
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The ending itself - actually going to the Core - is quite fun and I liked the conclusion. But sadly books 2 to 5 have not lived up to the premise of the first one. There are some very interesting and cool female characters in this series, but also they all have to be pregnant to set up sequels. If these were 3 books, snappier and with fewer characters - I did not read Briar's Gold so focusing heavily on one side-character from that was not very interesting to me - they would have been better. I don't know why fantasy can't just be edited down into great story and character building. I get that the mind demon was torturing Abban, but does it have to be so long and graphic? It is simultaneously horrible and boring to read.
There are some great themes, characters and plots in this series, I just wish it didn't try so hard to be Game of Thrones with all the politics, and instead narrowed the plot down to the core characters and events. I really wanted to like this, but it was difficult to finish the series. My advice if you're like me, just skip to the second half of the book and read the parts in the core.
There are some great themes, characters and plots in this series, I just wish it didn't try so hard to be Game of Thrones with all the politics, and instead narrowed the plot down to the core characters and events. I really wanted to like this, but it was difficult to finish the series. My advice if you're like me, just skip to the second half of the book and read the parts in the core.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Torture
Big multi-volume series tend to struggle with endings, but I found that The Core--even while leaving space for a future series with a new set of younger protagonists--provides satisfying endings to all the major plot points of the series.
Awesome addition to an awesome series. I loved the journey taken to get so far to reach the inevitable, satisfying conclusion. However sad it was to know that the characters journeys, as we know them, are over in this world. For now, maybe!
This book was the perfect ending to the series. Not only did I feel complete at the end, but I felt as if the story was in a good place. Too many series have the last book leaving entire ropes of plot laying about to create sequels from. While this book had some of those threads, I honestly don't feel like anything more needs to be said.
How do you say disappointing in Krasian? Because that's what this book is. I endured many people speaking against this series for a myriad of personal reasons and objections, but I continued to be a proponent of Brett and the Demon Cycle; after this finale I will not be recommending the series any longer. I feel this story had enormous potential which may lend to my feelings towards this final installment. I thought that with the enormous build up to the inevitable Sharak Ka that we would get a far more satisfying ending than what is in this book.