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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
Una obra laarga de fantasía épica en la que una serie de personajes convergen en la citada Roca del Adios y conocemos un poco mejor a los enanos (digo trolls) y a los elfos (digo Sithi). Peripecias poco afortunadas que salvo en algunos episodios homeopáticos (porque están disueltos en mas de 800 páginas de viajes) aburren sin necesidad. Puede ser que esté mal acostumbrado por la Fantasía actual pero esta serie está sufriendo con la relectura.
3.5 stars.
While a cursory read of the Memory, Sorrow and Thorn series may lead a reader to judge it as a ripoff of the Lord of the Rings series (elves, dwarves and giants, a big bad evil and dangerous magical objects), and there are some other influences which are painfully apparent (the Aedonite religion is a really poor disguise of Christianity), the deeper you go into the series, the more richer it gets, and by the end of the second volume, Stone of Farewell, the series has well and truly carved its own path and has a unique story to tell. In particular, the elf-like Sithi are a very well-crafted and original creation, and their philosophies of life (and death) are very thought-provoking. The meticulous nature of the Sithi, their slow and brooding lives, their technological development which is closely tied to flora and fauna, these are all closely tied to their really large life-spans, and the slow reveal that almost all the plot developments may also be the result of this large disparity in the lifespans of humans and Sithi is really fascinating.
While a cursory read of the Memory, Sorrow and Thorn series may lead a reader to judge it as a ripoff of the Lord of the Rings series (elves, dwarves and giants, a big bad evil and dangerous magical objects), and there are some other influences which are painfully apparent (the Aedonite religion is a really poor disguise of Christianity), the deeper you go into the series, the more richer it gets, and by the end of the second volume, Stone of Farewell, the series has well and truly carved its own path and has a unique story to tell. In particular, the elf-like Sithi are a very well-crafted and original creation, and their philosophies of life (and death) are very thought-provoking. The meticulous nature of the Sithi, their slow and brooding lives, their technological development which is closely tied to flora and fauna, these are all closely tied to their really large life-spans, and the slow reveal that almost all the plot developments may also be the result of this large disparity in the lifespans of humans and Sithi is really fascinating.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
A great entry in the series with impeccable world building and intriguing characters. Whilst the plot may not have moved as quickly as I like, I can see the stage being set for the inevitable clash between Elias and Josua in the concluding novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
So many things happened in this novel. I thoroughly enjoyed having another dive into this world, learning so much more about the different cultures. I enjoyed all the different perspectives. It was nice to see the female characters getting a little more depth. Nonetheless, it took me a while to get through. It feels a little more slow paced as we are more aware of the threat the characters face. It didn't quite hit the same as the first book in this series - maybe because that set such high expectations. I guess it also felt a bit forced that every time a character gets close to achieving a goal, they get interrupted somehow. Overall, I still really enjoyed reading this one. I'm looking forward to book 3!
adventurous
mysterious
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
medium-paced
Despite the new points of view this book feels slower than the first because it doesn't have as much plot. After an engaging beginning the characters spend the majority of the book traveling. It is a lot of build up and world building. It was still mostly enjoyable but lacked the energy that becomes five stars.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Not quite as dramatic as the first book of this trilogy, but again, well written. Being a middle book, it ebbs and flows like an impatient stream itching to reach a river. Eventually, we get to the river, which is book three.
The author, in his acknowledgements calls Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn a bloated epic. A classic epic it is of good versus evil. Lots of characters, places and individual struggles to follow. So follow I will and onto book three, [bc:To Green Angel Tower|28691|To Green Angel Tower (Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, #3)|Tad Williams|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1347824309l/28691._SX50_.jpg|2242650] [b:To Green Angel Tower|28691|To Green Angel Tower (Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, #3)|Tad Williams|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1347824309l/28691._SX50_.jpg|2242650], go I.
The author, in his acknowledgements calls Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn a bloated epic. A classic epic it is of good versus evil. Lots of characters, places and individual struggles to follow. So follow I will and onto book three, [bc:To Green Angel Tower|28691|To Green Angel Tower (Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, #3)|Tad Williams|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1347824309l/28691._SX50_.jpg|2242650] [b:To Green Angel Tower|28691|To Green Angel Tower (Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, #3)|Tad Williams|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1347824309l/28691._SX50_.jpg|2242650], go I.