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miocenemama's review against another edition
4.0
Imaro is a character I found myself rooting for even after becoming the head of a band of thieves and cutthroats. His haunted past and his sense of honor made him a sympathetic character even though he lived a life of death and bloodshed. I liked the African setting and the references to folklore in the book. This book is the first of a series, however, and ends on a cliffhanger. To find out if Imaro is successful in his quest, the next book must be read. I suspect, since this is a series, that the second book will also end as a lead into the next one. I do want to find out what happens so I will probably read the next one eventually
rxh05d's review against another edition
4.0
A good story but I didn’t really connect with the narrative style. A little too much exposition and expository dialogue.
isabelleax's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
1.5
takawen45's review against another edition
3.0
finished 2/3, couldnt finish the rest, too many confusing names, but i liked it some
andrewfontenelle's review against another edition
5.0
Even after reading the Imaro series I enjoyed listening to the audio book narrated by Mirron Willis. Definitely recommended!
lleullawgyffes's review
adventurous
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
one star off for its inconsistent treatment of women, .25 off for Saunders' apparent intense aversion to the word "muscles". I don't think it shows up once throughout the whole book — he only ever uses "thews".
paladinboy's review against another edition
3.0
I got this book based on a recommendation that it was an excellent example of classic sword and sorcery, but set in Africa. What I forgot was how much I dislike classic sword and sorcery. If you like Conan, Elric, Fafhrd & the Grey Mouser, or even Game of Thrones, you should definitely read this ( or listen, as the reader is quite good). For me, there is only so much burning anger, mighty thews, and indomitable will I could stand.
lottiegasp's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I like the author's writing, it is descriptive and evocative. I didn't find myself really hooked by the story - it centers around the main character Imaro and his incredible strength and warrior skills. Much of the book is detailed descriptions of fight scenes and landscapes that Imaro travels. Imaro is a relatively good person, but we don't get to know him in substantial depth, and I am personally more interested in character and political development than fight scenes and landscapes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Death, Violence, and Animal death