Reviews

Darksiders: The Abomination Vault by Bob Walter, Ari Marmell

shane_tiernan's review against another edition

4.0

I really didn't think I would like this but I've been using Overdrive to listen to audiobooks and the list is kinda sparse so I decided to give it a try. The narrator's voice was strange, too dramatic and it made it seem even cheaper than the fact that this was a book written about a video game. Also there was a LOT of fighting.

BUT I ended up really liking it. I really enjoy the whole "politics of Heaven and Hell" thing. I enjoyed it more in [b:God's Demon|1144907|God's Demon|Wayne Barlowe|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1312067122l/1144907._SY75_.jpg|1132353] but this was still a lot of fun, just lighter overall. The humor seemed misplaced at first but then as I got further in I liked it more.

So I would say, make sure you give this some extra time to settle in before you make a final judgement.

bogdanbalostin's review

5.0

Surprisingly good book considering it's based on a video game. Interesting characters and twists in the story.

haahu's review against another edition

4.0

Nice atmosphere, good story. Particularly enjoyed it since I played the 2 games it's related to.

evaine13's review

5.0

Witty, funny, written with depth and great character development. If you loved Death in the games, you'll love him in this novel too :)

sarcasmsign's review

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

ravenousbibliophile's review against another edition

5.0

As with books/novels, video games too are notoriously hard to adapt to any other format. However, Darksiders: The Abomination Vault in my opinion has set the benchmark when it comes to novels based on video games. The narrative is clear and crisp, the descriptions are as lavish and outrageous as the subject matter itself and the action sequences do not deviate from how gamers would actually play the game. The book captures the nuances of both protagonists (or anti-heroes) brilliantly, giving each one of them the depth and complexity required to make you feel like a part of the story.

A downside to this book (like any other book based on video games) is that it can be truly enjoyed only by gamers. On its own, the book is a good read but if you're not into gaming and/or haven't played games like Darksiders, God of War or Assassins Creed, you won't be able to fully appreciate just how well the writer has weaved the intricacies of the game mechanics into the book.

joeliboy's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

dragontomes2000's review against another edition

5.0

I am just going to keep this review short and simple for one reason and one reason only, I'M SUCH A HARDCORE FAN FOR THIS SERIES. I have loved the Darksiders video game franchise since the beginning and yes, I can realize this isn't a perfect book by any means. I still found myself incredibly happy while reading. It was fun, it was action packed, it gave a better in depth look into the overall lore and history of this franchise and world.

phoenixs's review

4.0

A lot of fun! A good light read, although it's much better enjoyed if you're familiar with the video game series. It fills in the blanks nicely for those that are being introduced to the Darksiders' universe. I wish there had been a bit more scenes with the other two Horsemen, Fury and Strife, as I thought the interactions between all four Horsemen were particularly interesting (and entertaining as well). All in all, a pretty solid novel that gives you some extra backstory on all the goings-on of Darksiders' various characters and worlds.

arcoftym's review

5.0

Wow! This book reinforced why I love reading fantasy and fiction so much. Those who have played this game, keep saying the book is nothing in front of game. For me, a person who cant play at all, this book was whole another ball-game.
It was written exceptionally and characters and their personas were well developed. I would highly recommend this book to those who like reading about mythological characters, specially 4 horsemen of apocalypse.