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bookdragon_jess's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.0
markimus's review against another edition
5.0
Brilliantttttt! As I've come to expect from this series the story doesn't disappoint. I really hope that the author comes out with another book with these characters soon!!
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The greatcoats going rogue and trying to form their own nation was a bit shocking, but not really. Morn aka the Magdan seemed likable at first but obviously he turned out to be a foe. The banter between Falcio, Kest, and Brasti never disappoints and always has me laughing. The fact that Falcio is soon to be a father is very appropriate, and I like how he got some closure with Aline and Paelis, and that Monster has returned!bros3nthal's review against another edition
5.0
I love the Greatcoats series. A series about a man that believes his country can be better. That his country has lost its way but that it is worthy of being redeemed. I think a lot of my fellow American citizens could relate to a story like that.
Falcio’s belief in doing the right thing, in holding himself and others to impossibly high standards, is a beautiful thing to read and it really meant a lot to me.
If you like books about performing daring acts of heroism, because that is the right thing to do, not the easy thing to do, read the Greatcoats. If you like books about a man believing in ideals and holding himself and others accountable for those ideals, read the Greatcoats. But most of all, if you like books about friendship, and the loving bonds friends share, read the Greatcoats.
While I’m sad this series is over, I know I’ll be returning to my friends Falcio, Kest, and ummmm the other one, what was his name… oh yes Brasti! I’ll be returning to my three friends any time I need a reminder about how to believe in what is right, any time I need to be reminded that one person can make a difference, and any time I need to be reminded of the power of friendship.
Falcio’s belief in doing the right thing, in holding himself and others to impossibly high standards, is a beautiful thing to read and it really meant a lot to me.
If you like books about performing daring acts of heroism, because that is the right thing to do, not the easy thing to do, read the Greatcoats. If you like books about a man believing in ideals and holding himself and others accountable for those ideals, read the Greatcoats. But most of all, if you like books about friendship, and the loving bonds friends share, read the Greatcoats.
While I’m sad this series is over, I know I’ll be returning to my friends Falcio, Kest, and ummmm the other one, what was his name… oh yes Brasti! I’ll be returning to my three friends any time I need a reminder about how to believe in what is right, any time I need to be reminded that one person can make a difference, and any time I need to be reminded of the power of friendship.
jannaruth's review against another edition
5.0
What a wonderful conclusion to this series. Somewhere in the middle I was a little tired by all the twists and turns, in fact breaking right along with Falcio. I was 70% through the book when the tears began to flow, because I realised he was truly going to be broken for good. It wasn't the first time I thought, just abandon this country. It's truly so rotten, it can't be saved. But this isn't a book about bleak realism. It's about preposterous heroics and that's why I enjoy it so much. The impossible odds, the valour and above all the friendly banter.
When I read the first book, I said it gave me everything the Three Musketeers gave me: Action, drama, daring escapes and humour and the ending didn't disappoint. I even cried again, but this time for joy and relief. I won't stop recommending this saga to everyone I know.
As an aside: Normally, I do have a favourite character, but you couldn't possibly make me choose between Falcio, Kest, and Brasti. They're all annoying at some point, but then so endearing again. They just belong to each other, so they're all my favourites. <3
When I read the first book, I said it gave me everything the Three Musketeers gave me: Action, drama, daring escapes and humour and the ending didn't disappoint. I even cried again, but this time for joy and relief. I won't stop recommending this saga to everyone I know.
As an aside: Normally, I do have a favourite character, but you couldn't possibly make me choose between Falcio, Kest, and Brasti. They're all annoying at some point, but then so endearing again. They just belong to each other, so they're all my favourites. <3
megplikestoread's review against another edition
5.0
Great ending to a fantastic series! We get to see all the cleverness and wit return, lots of highs and lows, and fight sequences. The ending not only wrapped things up nicely but was satisfying without being cheesy. I'll definitely continue reading more from de Castell! Sad to see it end, but happy I got the experience.
adru's review against another edition
Ebaõiglane. See sari läks iga raamatuga paremaks, kuni kolmas oli lausa imetabane, aga see viimane ei olnud suurt midagi. Igas eelnevas raamatus oleks tahtnud kolm peategelast kuhugi turvalisse karpi hoiule panna, aga nyyd ei tekitanud nad mingit kaasaelamist; no mõned uljad kangelasteod ja värgid olid ikka, aga kus olid minu emotsioonid? Isegi see yks dramaatiline surm oleks igas eelnevas raamatus korralikult traumeerinud, aga praegu tekitas paremal juhul ykskõiksust. Miks, raamat? Ainuke lootus on veel see, et ma ei oska õigesti lugeda.
kevinscorner's review against another edition
5.0
Tyrant’s Throne is a truly spectacular ending to The Greatcoats Quartet. It went places I didn’t expect, I was brought to tears several times, and I left feeling satisfied with this 4 book journey I embarked on. A definite recommendation!
glimnore's review against another edition
5.0
It took me almost two years to finish the whole series. Thank you for the wild adventure, Mr. de Castell. :)
jhouses's review against another edition
4.0
Un dignísimo final para la saga de los Greatcoats. Tras enfrentarse a Nobles ambiciosos, Caballeros, Asesinos y hasta Dioses, solo les quedaba luchar contra el resto de su Orden en un enfrentamiento para la leyenda. Cuando parece que está disponiendo nuevas piezas sobre el tablero que se desarrollarán en libros sucesivos, de Castell rompe la baraja y quema las naves. La saga se cierra pero como seguidor de Dumas nos promete que volveremos a ver a Falcio, Brasty y Kest ¿Veinte años después?