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tempse's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
What a gripping second half of the quartet!
With "An Autumn War," the series really takes off. All the thematic groundwork of the first two volumes pays off, and these last two books score with a comparatively compact plot. Although the general pacing is still slow, it is nearly perfect, and everything just flows exceptionally beautifully and naturally.
The greatest strength of "An Autumn War," in my opinion, is the plot itself, which shakes up the reality of our familiar characters on a grand scale and dramatically expands the world.
In "The Price of Spring," I found most moving the deep friendships, the dynamics between old and young generations, but also the ever-emerging glimmers of hope in this sorrow-ridden world.
Rarely have I read a book series with such nuanced, deep, and believable characters. The fact that we accompany the protagonists over much of their lives throughout the narrative allows for intimate relationships with the characters. Well, and that Abraham is a master of his craft.
An Autumn War: 5 stars
The Price of Spring: 5 stars
With "An Autumn War," the series really takes off. All the thematic groundwork of the first two volumes pays off, and these last two books score with a comparatively compact plot. Although the general pacing is still slow, it is nearly perfect, and everything just flows exceptionally beautifully and naturally.
The greatest strength of "An Autumn War," in my opinion, is the plot itself, which shakes up the reality of our familiar characters on a grand scale and dramatically expands the world.
In "The Price of Spring," I found most moving the deep friendships, the dynamics between old and young generations, but also the ever-emerging glimmers of hope in this sorrow-ridden world.
Rarely have I read a book series with such nuanced, deep, and believable characters. The fact that we accompany the protagonists over much of their lives throughout the narrative allows for intimate relationships with the characters. Well, and that Abraham is a master of his craft.
An Autumn War: 5 stars
The Price of Spring: 5 stars
ehsjaysaunders's review against another edition
4.0
Can't say I'm as blown away as I'd hoped, but Abraham clearly knows how to weave a story.
4/5 The world is economically explored and the characters are believable, even if I don't find them *likeable*.
4/5 The world is economically explored and the characters are believable, even if I don't find them *likeable*.
gracedionnne's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best series I've ever read, with some of the best characters I've ever read. Seriously, if you haven't read this series, read it. Daniel Abraham has done something incredible.
cupiscent's review against another edition
4.0
I just love this series. Oh, I quite understand why it isn't for everyone. The worldbuilding is dense and lush and constant, as much in the scrutiny and poetry of description and slow pace as those details included, though those details are thorough and coherent and magnificently used. The plot pivots on choices and small actions, on people being people, and while it's incredibly tense, it's not the swash and buckle of usual epic fantasy. I can see why these books might be too slow and careful and intricate for some readers.
But they're also canny and unflinching and heartbreaking, and I love them.
But they're also canny and unflinching and heartbreaking, and I love them.
sophronisba's review against another edition
4.0
Really 3 1/2 stars. I like Abraham's characters quite a bit, and this is the best book of the Long Price Quartet so far, but something about the world-building still doesn't quite work for me.
all_booked_up's review against another edition
5.0
An Autumn War is the penultimate book in the long price quartet. With this entry Abraham had solidified my love for this series. This book was one of the hardest hitting books I have ever read, it has left me dreading the conclusion of this series for all the right reasons.
Resuming fourteen years after the conclusion of A Betrayal in Winter, we again follow a mixed cast of characters, some we have met before others that are new to us. With one of these new characters we finally get a viewpoint from the 'enemy'. We are introduced to Balasar Gice a Galtic general, Abraham does a wonderful job humanising Gice to the point that it is hard to root against him, and in many ways I agreed with Gice and his motives.
Without diving too deeply into the plot, there are some brilliantly handled themes running through this book. Parenthood is explored from a few angles which hit particularly hard for me, responsibility and ownership of our flaws also ran throughout. These themes never felt heavy handed but seemed to flow naturally from the characters' experience.
I think An Autumn War does a brilliant job using the character work and foreshadowing of the previous books to give us a deep connection to what's happening. It doesn't feel the need to heavily hammer home it's points, it subtly allows us to infer emotion because we have grown up with many of the characters.
Also, that ending…
This is the best book of the three so far, it has left me eager to continue while also dreading what is to come. This series is definitely going to be slotting into my top ten series of all time.
5 stars.
Find my blog @ http://allbookedup.net
Resuming fourteen years after the conclusion of A Betrayal in Winter, we again follow a mixed cast of characters, some we have met before others that are new to us. With one of these new characters we finally get a viewpoint from the 'enemy'. We are introduced to Balasar Gice a Galtic general, Abraham does a wonderful job humanising Gice to the point that it is hard to root against him, and in many ways I agreed with Gice and his motives.
Without diving too deeply into the plot, there are some brilliantly handled themes running through this book. Parenthood is explored from a few angles which hit particularly hard for me, responsibility and ownership of our flaws also ran throughout. These themes never felt heavy handed but seemed to flow naturally from the characters' experience.
I think An Autumn War does a brilliant job using the character work and foreshadowing of the previous books to give us a deep connection to what's happening. It doesn't feel the need to heavily hammer home it's points, it subtly allows us to infer emotion because we have grown up with many of the characters.
Also, that ending…
This is the best book of the three so far, it has left me eager to continue while also dreading what is to come. This series is definitely going to be slotting into my top ten series of all time.
5 stars.
Find my blog @ http://allbookedup.net
bokashi's review against another edition
1.0
The best book in the series to date by far. Abraham finally starts to unpack some of the nuances and challenges of binding an andat and even touches (if only tangentially) at moral injury from war. There is a wider selection of characters and I would describe the tone as patriarchal and patronizing rather than the blatant misogyny of book 2. Glad I read this one since I was so disappointed in the judgement of the person who recommended the series to me after books 1&2.
careythesixth's review against another edition
4.0
I'm enjoying the shape this series is taking. I can't say much without spoiling, but the end of this book was world changing and I can't wait to read the final volume.
dragontomes2000's review against another edition
4.0
An Autumn War takes all the elements from the first two books and evolves them to something that is truly wonderful. Although, I am still feeling a slight disconnect (don't ask me why). This series is standing out as being one of the most unique stories I've ever read. Daniel Abraham has created a world where every character has a purpose. It is so character focused and emotionally driven, which is such a fresh feeling. I appreciated that in this particular novel their were some stakes and risks and Abraham didn't just cop out and take the easy way. I truly felt scared for the characters every flip of the page. I am excited to see how we are going to wrap this all up.
sentientvoid's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
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