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magnus_iskander_reim's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
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
5.0
I loved it so damn much, omg !!!
Everything is just so good :
- characters and character development. Usually I’m the kind of person whose eyes blur in secondary characters but I loved everyone, including the assh*les
- Atmosphere and worldbuilding : so so good, complex and I soured by hard cultural, religious and cultural facts rather than vague orientalism
- Plot : enthralling, has the perfect balance of being driven by characters’ actions BUT still action-packed and has emotional stakes in every scene.
- Writing : excellent, conveys amazing sense of place without being heavy
Also my heart has been stomped on repeatedly and this book might be the best fantasy regarding *actual* morally grey characters and actions.
Loved loved loved it, instant fave
Everything is just so good :
- characters and character development. Usually I’m the kind of person whose eyes blur in secondary characters but I loved everyone, including the assh*les
- Atmosphere and worldbuilding : so so good, complex and I soured by hard cultural, religious and cultural facts rather than vague orientalism
- Plot : enthralling, has the perfect balance of being driven by characters’ actions BUT still action-packed and has emotional stakes in every scene.
- Writing : excellent, conveys amazing sense of place without being heavy
Also my heart has been stomped on repeatedly and this book might be the best fantasy regarding *actual* morally grey characters and actions.
Loved loved loved it, instant fave
anit1726's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
gabijc's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-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
4.75
gmrb04's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Alors que dire mais que dire sur ce livre. C’est tellement une PEPITE. C’est la première Fantasy que je lis et je suis totalement séduite.
Fantasy orientale qui se déroule au 18e siècle qui nous fait voyager du Caire jusqu’à Daevabad (Cité-État) au Daevastana (à peut près Iran/Pakistan). Daevabad est LA cité où les 6 différentes tribus Djinn sont en sécurités (bon 🙄) face aux différentes attaques de leur ennemis.
On suit 2 POVs dans le livre. Le premier celui de Nahri, jeune fille de 20 ans, qui passe d’arnaqueuse au Caire à la personne la plus respectée de sa tribu. Le second est celui d’Alizayd, deuxième fils du roi de Daevabad. Avec lui on en apprend plus sur Daevabad et les différentes hiérarchies qu’on retrouve dans la ville entre les Djinns entre eux et entre les Djinns et les Shafits.
Je pense que si on me demande mon chapitre préféré du livre je vais répondre obligatoirement un chapitre avec le POV d’Ali (surement le 1er chapitre d’Ali donc le 4e dans le livre).
L’intrigue principale est politique mais elle resta facile à comprendre. La romance ne prend pas une grande place et est marquée par différentes dynamiques.
J’ai adoré la diversité présente dans le livre grâce aux différentes tribus djinns qui sont dispersées à travers le monde (Egypte, Ethiopie, Yemen, Iran/Pakistan, Inde et Chine). Il y a aussi pleins de références islamiques puisque les Djinns sont des créatures présentent en Islam. En n’étant pas musulmane et ayant que de légères connaissances à propos de l’Islam c’est toujours plaisant de voir des références à des cultures étrangères pour en apprendre plus.
J’ai tellement hâte de commencé le tome2 surtout grâce aux révélations faites dans l’épilogue 🫣
mildibobildi's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
obsidianroyalty's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
lookmairead's review against another edition
4.0
Pandemic Distraction: A- (Solid 4/5)
By the Most High
By the Most High
rainbowsalive's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
anouk_i's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
4.5