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lilifane's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
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? No
3.0
I liked it a little more than the last book because I cared for the characters a little more. But it still wasn't as good as the first trilogy. I love complicated plots, but this one went a little too far (unnecessarily), maybe because the payoff wasn't there for me in the end.
Also, the historical events we're focusing on here were the least interesting for me from all the books so far. But I have to admit that I learned new things about the time leading up to the USA joining in WWII, how people were opposing the involvement.
I think I like the general idea of the game, and I get that it's not a game for both side... but I still wished to follow the rules a little better. When I don't get the game and all its rules and points while comfortably reading in my bed, I don't believe team Hyena could have reacted to it in such a short time. Also, to know the rules beforehand would have helped me to appreciate what both sides accomplished. And the whole Saul story line was unnecessary, in my opinion. Well, maybe not for the entire trilogy, since we still have one last book, but it bothered me in this one and added to the overall confusion.
I like, however, to work my brain to its limits while trying to keep up with all the timelines. I mean, this is the prequel to the last series... but it's also the sequel... aaah! And I can't wait to see how this whole story actually ends. And I hope the ending doesn't ruin anything important for me...
Also, the historical events we're focusing on here were the least interesting for me from all the books so far. But I have to admit that I learned new things about the time leading up to the USA joining in WWII, how people were opposing the involvement.
I think I like the general idea of the game, and I get that it's not a game for both side... but I still wished to follow the rules a little better. When I don't get the game and all its rules and points while comfortably reading in my bed, I don't believe team Hyena could have reacted to it in such a short time. Also, to know the rules beforehand would have helped me to appreciate what both sides accomplished. And the whole Saul story line was unnecessary, in my opinion. Well, maybe not for the entire trilogy, since we still have one last book, but it bothered me in this one and added to the overall confusion.
I like, however, to work my brain to its limits while trying to keep up with all the timelines. I mean, this is the prequel to the last series... but it's also the sequel... aaah! And I can't wait to see how this whole story actually ends. And I hope the ending doesn't ruin anything important for me...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Racism, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, Blood, Death, Violence, and Gun violence
Minor: War
heytherekaity's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Racism, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Sexual content, and Infidelity
Minor: Blood, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gun violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Racism, and Sexual content
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