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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
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:
Yes
I liked this book so much that I needed to make another review - a gush review - on my blog!
https://todaysdecameron.wordpress.com/2017/01/22/the-thousand-names-gush-review/
Let me know your thoughts!
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I have been particularly lucky lately with the reading picks.
I was nervous about starting this series, I owned this book for quite some time - and the cover is spectacular - the blurb is magnetic and the rating is high. I had high expectations about the book (and the series) but I was worried to be disappointed. I should not have worried at all.
Military fantasy - I guess I should be ashamed for not have known this existed. I love this genre. And I would say there are two setting traits that allow the book to stand out: the first is the 1700/1800 setting; I never thought I would like rifles, bayonets (I generally like sword fights) and cannons; yet I found a brand new love. The second is the desert! The descriptions are so detailed - and not boring - that I was almost able to picture the scenes.
The story itself is fascinating; being military fantasy it might be clear that it is all about armies and battles. What you cannot anticipate is that the description of the fights - through the eyes of the characters - make these fight so personal; I have to confess that during the first fight, my heart was pounding, it almost felt like the shots were landing next to me. I was blown away by [a:Django Wexler|639491|Django Wexler|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1357865518p2/639491.jpg]'s ability to bring me in the middle of the battle.
Yet, the story is so much more than a military campaign; it is a story that unfolds mystery at a fairly slow yet right pace.
I do not want to spoil anything for reader who did not start this series yet; this book will unfold surprise after surprise and you will find it hard to stop reading.
The characters - primarily you have two points of view throughout the book - are perfect. Sure, one can like Winter's story more than Marcus' or viceversa but overall, the characters in this book feel authentic. Also, you will be surprised by how many twists there are for each and everyone of them. I ended up loving Janus and Winter above everybody else but it was a difficult pick; even Davis was so perfectly detailed!
Do yourself a favor and start reading this book; you would be missing a great deal of fantasy telling without this book on your read list!
https://todaysdecameron.wordpress.com/2017/01/22/the-thousand-names-gush-review/
Let me know your thoughts!
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I have been particularly lucky lately with the reading picks.
I was nervous about starting this series, I owned this book for quite some time - and the cover is spectacular - the blurb is magnetic and the rating is high. I had high expectations about the book (and the series) but I was worried to be disappointed. I should not have worried at all.
Military fantasy - I guess I should be ashamed for not have known this existed. I love this genre. And I would say there are two setting traits that allow the book to stand out: the first is the 1700/1800 setting; I never thought I would like rifles, bayonets (I generally like sword fights) and cannons; yet I found a brand new love. The second is the desert! The descriptions are so detailed - and not boring - that I was almost able to picture the scenes.
The story itself is fascinating; being military fantasy it might be clear that it is all about armies and battles. What you cannot anticipate is that the description of the fights - through the eyes of the characters - make these fight so personal; I have to confess that during the first
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WinterYet, the story is so much more than a military campaign
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to allow a less than noble prince to regain powerI do not want to spoil anything for reader who did not start this series yet; this book will unfold surprise after surprise and you will find it hard to stop reading.
The characters - primarily you have two points of view throughout the book - are perfect. Sure, one can like Winter's story more than Marcus' or viceversa but overall, the characters in this book feel authentic. Also, you will be surprised by how many twists there are for each and everyone of them. I ended up loving Janus and Winter above everybody else but it was a difficult pick; even Davis was so perfectly detailed
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in his vile and ominous presence and behaviorDo yourself a favor and start reading this book; you would be missing a great deal of fantasy telling without this book on your read list!
[4.5 Stars] I really enjoyed this one, but I don't think it is for everyone. First before I even start this review I want to say that yes the prologue is confusing and yes it does lighten up significantly so don't worry to much if you don't understand a thing. That being said let's move on to the review proper.
If you like slow paced military fantasy with little magic, then you will really enjoy this book. The writing is also really fantastic. I love how Django Wexler manages to make the prose in a military fantasy book so freaking pretty! The character development is also phenomenal. The female friendships in particular were really well done because hey females need to have female friends as well. There is also a character that identifies as lesbian in this book, and her characterization was very well done and not over-sexualized in the least. The last thing I want to say is that I did feel that this book could have had a little more conflict, particularly in the second half, but your mileage may vary because it didn't bug me that much. That being said, I loved this book! Check out my video review down below!
[Non-Spoiler Video Review] http://youtu.be/NxF390ki_jQ
If you like slow paced military fantasy with little magic, then you will really enjoy this book. The writing is also really fantastic. I love how Django Wexler manages to make the prose in a military fantasy book so freaking pretty! The character development is also phenomenal. The female friendships in particular were really well done because hey females need to have female friends as well. There is also a character that identifies as lesbian in this book, and her characterization was very well done and not over-sexualized in the least. The last thing I want to say is that I did feel that this book could have had a little more conflict, particularly in the second half, but your mileage may vary because it didn't bug me that much. That being said, I loved this book! Check out my video review down below!
[Non-Spoiler Video Review] http://youtu.be/NxF390ki_jQ
adventurous
medium-paced
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
One of the best fantasy books I've read.
There is nothing to dislike in this book. Well written epic fantasy romp trough a desert, with a satisfying ending, which most fantasy series lack.
There is nothing to dislike in this book. Well written epic fantasy romp trough a desert, with a satisfying ending, which most fantasy series lack.
In a space something like Arabia with England and colonial powers there comes a brilliant commander with a purpose he's reluctant to share, his actions will change several lives, two of those are Winter Ihernglass and another is Captain Marcus d'Ivoire. Magic will enter both of their lives and nothing will ever be the same again.
While it was slow to start the end really pulled me in. I'm looking forward to the sequel.
While it was slow to start the end really pulled me in. I'm looking forward to the sequel.