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electrozombie's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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? No
3.75
gnitro's review
adventurous
dark
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? It's complicated
4.0
kogami87's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
anneloca's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
informative
lighthearted
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
blood_lion's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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
3.75
wyatttroutman's review against another edition
5.0
Contrary to what others have posted, this was my favorite Overlord novel so far.
In novel #4, we get to experience the world from the eyes of a completely different caste of characters. We get to learn of the issues they face, their strengths, and their weaknesses. I enjoyed the new "main" characters, even if the rest of the characters were shallow and/or temporary. This novel allows us to see Nzarick through the eyes of an outsider. Instead of Nzarick being the "home team," we're now rooting for their enemies.
I do agree with other reviewers that the "romance" between two of the main characters was juvenile. The story would have been better off and more appreciated without it, or with it toned down at least. It could also have been better explained via exposition.
However, I disagree with other reviewers that the lizardmen themselves were pointless. The ending of the novel results in a major change to the Nzarick organization. While it is seemingly not important in this novel, it is the direct result of this story, and I believe it will play a major role in a future novel.
In novel #4, we get to experience the world from the eyes of a completely different caste of characters. We get to learn of the issues they face, their strengths, and their weaknesses. I enjoyed the new "main" characters, even if the rest of the characters were shallow and/or temporary. This novel allows us to see Nzarick through the eyes of an outsider. Instead of Nzarick being the "home team," we're now rooting for their enemies.
I do agree with other reviewers that the "romance" between two of the main characters was juvenile. The story would have been better off and more appreciated without it, or with it toned down at least. It could also have been better explained via exposition.
However, I disagree with other reviewers that the lizardmen themselves were pointless. The ending of the novel results in a major change to the Nzarick organization. While it is seemingly not important in this novel, it is the direct result of this story, and I believe it will play a major role in a future novel.
reddjena's review
4.0
Lots of battle scenes, which isn't really my thing. But I liked seeing how the lizardmen thought and acted as well as knowing more of the strategy on both sides. Don't ask me any of the lizards' names though as the only one I can remember is Crusch!