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qjbrown96's review against another edition
5.0
Tad Williams does fantasy as it should be. Instead of making you remember what you read in previous books he gives a full synopsis so you’re up to date which is a big deal for me because I have a terrible memory. He also gives a list of characters and pronunciations. That’s so aggravating when a character’s name is Tikalakal’ookalaká and the author expects you to know what the hell that is but I digress.
This book is another wonderful addition to Osten Ard which may be my favorite world in all of fantasy. Everything is masterfully detailed and his imaginative creatures are superior to all. The first book has a lot of world building and mostly follows Erkynlanders but this book follows mostly the Norns and what they’re planning and a whole bunch of Nabban and Thrithings, who are waging war against each other. I love the interactions between Morgan and Snenneq but unfortunately there is very little of the Sithi or Qanuc people in this story but the book sets the stage for some serious action in the ending books and I am ecstatic to read immediately. Tad Williams has become my #2 fantasy author behind dear old George Martin.
This book is another wonderful addition to Osten Ard which may be my favorite world in all of fantasy. Everything is masterfully detailed and his imaginative creatures are superior to all. The first book has a lot of world building and mostly follows Erkynlanders but this book follows mostly the Norns and what they’re planning and a whole bunch of Nabban and Thrithings, who are waging war against each other. I love the interactions between Morgan and Snenneq but unfortunately there is very little of the Sithi or Qanuc people in this story but the book sets the stage for some serious action in the ending books and I am ecstatic to read immediately. Tad Williams has become my #2 fantasy author behind dear old George Martin.
solidoak's review
adventurous
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
barnaclethereal's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? Yes
4.75
I think this might be my favorite Tad Williams book yet. I'm so excited to keep reading the Last King of Osten Ard. I was asked a lot about this book while I was reading it. I think all of Williams's books are like a Jack-in-the-box, slowly cranking the tension and story until the last 5th or so of the book where everything explodes. I love it. His characters are so deep and rich and nuanced. So good.
reuben_books's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Like the others in this series, this book was SUCH a slow read.
However, I truly couldn't care less that it took me almost 6 months to read it because I enjoyed every single word on every single page. This man knows how to write! His prose is so enticing and evocative; and with each book he somehow manages to get better and better! This one especially had some true moments of horror that I thought were really impressive.
I think this has got to be my favourite epic fantasy series of all time. Nothing can compare.
However, I truly couldn't care less that it took me almost 6 months to read it because I enjoyed every single word on every single page. This man knows how to write! His prose is so enticing and evocative; and with each book he somehow manages to get better and better! This one especially had some true moments of horror that I thought were really impressive.
I think this has got to be my favourite epic fantasy series of all time. Nothing can compare.
morcades's review against another edition
3.0
Arf, menuda forma de dejarlo. Ahora a esperar el 12 de Julio
pemdas97's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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? Yes
3.75
btsa's review against another edition
5.0
Insane, might even be my all time favourite fantasy series after LotR.
ante_k's review against another edition
5.0
I don't know what to say, so much is happening, so many POVs and somehow I don't dread any of the perspectives. I honestly find most characters interesting and the character growth of the less worldly characters goes through is just *chefs kiss*!
The world is large and yet everything is so cohesive and enough stuff happening that I cant tell how the story will get where I know it will get. I hope that makes sense, I'm a serial predicter and a lot of books have a hard time not being too predictable for me. This one though, love it.
When books get too political I can sometimes find it a drag but here everything is really told through the characters lived experiences and its just really good. I think this book is better than the previous one in this series and I'm so looking forward to continuing with the next!
The world is large and yet everything is so cohesive and enough stuff happening that I cant tell how the story will get where I know it will get. I hope that makes sense, I'm a serial predicter and a lot of books have a hard time not being too predictable for me. This one though, love it.
When books get too political I can sometimes find it a drag but here everything is really told through the characters lived experiences and its just really good. I think this book is better than the previous one in this series and I'm so looking forward to continuing with the next!
hilaryjsc's review against another edition
4.0
This second series feels like an elegy, which makes me very nervous about how it is all going to turn out.