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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
An Interesting story hidden in an overly long and a little tedious book......
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-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:
Complicated
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
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
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
slow-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:
Complicated
Overall, I really liked it; but I can see why it’s not for everyone.
The story starts slow. Like, really slow. The first chunk of the book follows Simon, a young kitchen boy, as he mopes around a castle doing chores. It takes a while before things get exciting, but once they do, the book becomes a classic fantasy adventure with magic, ancient secrets, and big battles.
What I loved most was the world. Osten Ard feels real, with different cultures, an interesting history, and races like the Sithi. The politics are interesting too; with kings, betrayals, and hidden plots; but it’s not as brutal as Game of Thrones.
Simon kinda annoyed me at first, but he grows on you. He starts off childish, but by the end, you see him toughen up. The side characters are great, especially Binabik, the little troll guy who’s way smarter than he looks.
The writing is very detailed. Williams describes everything, which makes the world feel alive but can also drag. At some time it was a bit frustrating because I was wanting things to move faster, but I ended getting lost in the story and having a great time.
Bottom line, this book is a classic for a reason. It’s got adventure, mystery, and a world that sticks with you. The beginning is a slog, but the payoff is great.
The story starts slow. Like, really slow. The first chunk of the book follows Simon, a young kitchen boy, as he mopes around a castle doing chores. It takes a while before things get exciting, but once they do, the book becomes a classic fantasy adventure with magic, ancient secrets, and big battles.
What I loved most was the world. Osten Ard feels real, with different cultures, an interesting history, and races like the Sithi. The politics are interesting too; with kings, betrayals, and hidden plots; but it’s not as brutal as Game of Thrones.
Simon kinda annoyed me at first, but he grows on you. He starts off childish, but by the end, you see him toughen up. The side characters are great, especially Binabik, the little troll guy who’s way smarter than he looks.
The writing is very detailed. Williams describes everything, which makes the world feel alive but can also drag. At some time it was a bit frustrating because I was wanting things to move faster, but I ended getting lost in the story and having a great time.
Bottom line, this book is a classic for a reason. It’s got adventure, mystery, and a world that sticks with you. The beginning is a slog, but the payoff is great.
slow-paced
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Rich, deep, high fantasy. Great characters, crafted by a true word-smith.