Scan barcode
ilereads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
4.0
Il libro perfetto per chi cerca un'avventura! Il nostro protagonista è Clay, uno dei membri della banda di guerrieri più famosa al mondo ma ormai in pensione da 20 anni. Un giorno però Gabriel, il vecchio leader dei Saga, si presenta alla sua porta per chiedergli un favore decisamente impegnativo; salvare sua figlia Rose. Il problema? Rose è anche lei una mercenaria e si trova bloccata dentro una città in assedio circondata dall'orda di mostri più grande e terribile che possiate immaginare. Clay seppur titubante saluta moglie e figlia e parte con Gabriel per radunare gli altri 3 membri della banda: Moog, lo stregone del gruppo ossessionato dal trovare una cura per la malattia che ha ucciso suo marito, Matrick, re di Agria alle prese con i piani malvagi della regina, e Ganelon, il più forte guerriero al mondo ma imprigionato in una prigione di pietra. A questi durante il percorso si uniranno molti altri personaggi umani e non! Leggere questo libro è davvero un'esperienza divertentissima, sembra quasi di giocare una partita a Dungeons&Dragons. Nonostante sia un libro pieno di battute e con una forte componente comica, non mancano i momenti più commoventi e tematiche più pesanti, come il rapporto di Clay con il padre. La vera forza di questo libro per me è l'unione di tradizione e innovazione; questa storia infatti ha il sapore di un fantasy classico, pieno di mostri, battaglie, artefatti magici e momenti epici ma uniti con una grande originalità. I protagonisti infatti non sono guerrieri belli e forti nel fiore degli anni ma anzi sono un gruppo di uomini decisamente maturi e un pò fuoriforma ma con una grande amicizia che li unisce. La conclusione è epica e perfettamente in linea con la storia. Approvatissimo!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Violence
clevernamehere's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
Kings of the Wyld perfectly evokes the feelings of nostalgia that anyone with a life well-lived would recognize. The characters are ridiculously endearing, well-developed, and lovable in the case of our heroes and friends, and at the very least fascinating and intriguing in the case of our foes. The humor is impeccable and hooked me even before the plot did. The descriptions of settings and events are memorably unique, be they beautiful or grotesque, even for a book that refuses to take itself and its genre too seriously. Anyone who loves the atmosphere of D&D among funny friends will take to this book like a fish to water. There are solemn moments treated with the appropriate gravitas, but it never feels like we're stuck in melancholy for too long. The family dynamic of the adventurers, their inherent good nature, and the love they continuously express for each other in various ways are all aspects that made this book so captivating. I cannot recommend this book enough, as it easily vaulted over any other book I've read to take its place as my favorite I have ever had the joy of reading.
I highly suggest the audiobook, read by Jeff Harding- his dynamic voice acting and character voices had me so engaged, and I laughed harder at the delivery of the funniest parts because of his skill!
I highly suggest the audiobook, read by Jeff Harding- his dynamic voice acting and character voices had me so engaged, and I laughed harder at the delivery of the funniest parts because of his skill!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Murder
The portion that describes the domestic violence Clay's mother suffered through is brief in length, but the descriptions are heart-wrenching and could definitely trigger someone who is sensitive to this topic. It can be easily skipped over, however, and does not take away from the plot; it mostly happens as a fever-dreamlike sequence after Clayachillea's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
everything is happening so much
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Gore, and Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Domestic abuse
humbug87's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Fatphobia
akira_outofthegravity's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
4.5
I fully went into this expecting it to be about Manly Men hating their wives- I was thoroughly and pleasantly surprised with what I got.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Death
Minor: Blood, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Slavery, Terminal illness, and Physical abuse
Violence is due to the nature of the book being about bandits/mercenaries.planreadrepeat's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
Picture a troupe of warriors who have retired from their glory days grown old. Grouping up for one last adventure to help a friend and maybe save the world. There are adult themes in this book. Not the sex (hardly any and nothing graphic), some cursing, but it's the so relatable of looking back at youthful glory years (with some regrets) by older guys. Plus cracking knees, sore back, and missing family. At parts laugh out loud funny and at others reflective and emotional, this was an epic read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Alcoholism, Gore, Physical abuse, and Murder
Minor: Domestic abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, and Cannibalism
jeskian's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
ugh
love it
love it
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse
More...