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4.27 AVERAGE
4.27 AVERAGE
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
3.5 stars.
Similar to the previous books, this is really well done fantasy playing with classic troupes. The extra half star is because the non-Tavi sub plot was more interesting this time around.
Similar to the previous books, this is really well done fantasy playing with classic troupes. The extra half star is because the non-Tavi sub plot was more interesting this time around.
adventurous
emotional
medium-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
Okay, so I know I've given every other book in this series 5 stars so far, and 4 stars probably seems like a crime, haha. But I honestly didn't enjoy this entry in the series quite as much as the others. Don't get me wrong! I still REALLY enjoyed it. I still think Jim Butcher was totally on his game with his writing, characters, setting, and plot. I just had a harder time staying engaged during the latter part of the middle.
I think part of my problem was that I was crazy busy, juggling a few other books, and I was even sick part of the time I was reading this. So I got interrupted a lot, and that hurt my enjoyment whenever the pacing didn't quite jive with my needs. Also, I was kind of mad at Tavi for a little while. I felt like he really wasn't justified in acting above the law, although I totally get why he did. It's not like he could have just found the First Lord and asked for permission for what he planned. I just really wanted him to embrace a little more responsibility with the revelation of who he was, you know?
Anyway, that was really my only problem with it. Like I said, I still really enjoyed reading it and felt like all the writing was still way on point! And as much as I didn't agree with a lot of Tavi's decisions, I LOVED his final conversation with the First Lord when they talked about why he'd done everything and what they could do moving forward so they weren't stuck with a punch of legal and political problems. This was still a great read, just not my favorite in this series.
I think part of my problem was that I was crazy busy, juggling a few other books, and I was even sick part of the time I was reading this. So I got interrupted a lot, and that hurt my enjoyment whenever the pacing didn't quite jive with my needs. Also, I was kind of mad at Tavi for a little while. I felt like he really wasn't justified in acting above the law, although I totally get why he did. It's not like he could have just found the First Lord and asked for permission for what he planned. I just really wanted him to embrace a little more responsibility with the revelation of who he was, you know?
Anyway, that was really my only problem with it. Like I said, I still really enjoyed reading it and felt like all the writing was still way on point! And as much as I didn't agree with a lot of Tavi's decisions, I LOVED his final conversation with the First Lord when they talked about why he'd done everything and what they could do moving forward so they weren't stuck with a punch of legal and political problems. This was still a great read, just not my favorite in this series.
First two books were decent, but book 3 and now 4 have really gotten good.
Much different than the Dresden Files, but I'm glad I stuck with it.
Much different than the Dresden Files, but I'm glad I stuck with it.
Getting better, Jim. The writing is tighter, the storyline is more involved, the action continues to top itself at every turn, and I'm totally digging the various little "reveals" you're throwing in. Love it.
But seriously? Why the hell does Isana say "Oh dear." like some grandmother every three scenes? She's a kick-ass watercrafter, right? She's supposed to be one of the best in the world. It's like you want to write a strong female, but you can't help yourself but make her stupid and lame. Mostly of the same goes for Amara. Supposed to be bad-ass, but instead is weak and cries all the time. Why doesn't Bernard cry? Why not Ehren, who's a pansy? Why doesn't she spend so much time moaning about how sad it is that Tavi is growing up? Get over, jesus. You're worse than a five-year-old.
But seriously? Why the hell does Isana say "Oh dear." like some grandmother every three scenes? She's a kick-ass watercrafter, right? She's supposed to be one of the best in the world. It's like you want to write a strong female, but you can't help yourself but make her stupid and lame. Mostly of the same goes for Amara. Supposed to be bad-ass, but instead is weak and cries all the time. Why doesn't Bernard cry? Why not Ehren, who's a pansy? Why doesn't she spend so much time moaning about how sad it is that Tavi is growing up? Get over, jesus. You're worse than a five-year-old.
We left off the last story with Tavi just coming into his furycrafting, and we begin here with his self-training. Tavi has a lot of things going on with hiding his identity and running a battalion, trying to find time to snog Kitai.
Mr. Butcher sure has a knack for weaving an intricate tale. There are multiple storylines simultaneously happening throughout this novel and I found myself eager to read how each one would play out. Tavi’s of course, but also Amara and Bernard, Isana and Araris, and even Marcus’ side of things. I dare say I like this series better than Dresden Files. At least these aren’t annoyingly repetitive.
Mr. Butcher sure has a knack for weaving an intricate tale. There are multiple storylines simultaneously happening throughout this novel and I found myself eager to read how each one would play out. Tavi’s of course, but also Amara and Bernard, Isana and Araris, and even Marcus’ side of things. I dare say I like this series better than Dresden Files. At least these aren’t annoyingly repetitive.
Series has ramped up nicely, and is finally bringing all the seemingly disparate elements together. Can't wait to read the next!
What a great read. The series started off as a pretty solid and entertaining read but each subsequent book is better than the last. Captain's Fury continues to show Tavi's growth and continued frustration at his lack of competency in fury-crafting.
More interesting, to me, is that Isana and Fade are built into extremely interesting characters in their own right, as they have a solid plot line all there on. And yet more Bernard and Amara, who are my favorite couple in the series right now.
The biggest, and most appreciated, shock to me is that Gaius Sextus actually plays a greater role in this book than in all the other books put together. While he is not perfectly fleshed out, you get to see more of the man that's on the throne, which makes perfect sense given the developments within the book.
I tend to be pretty conservative about purchasing hard covers (that should read "cheap" I guess) but I've already ordered the next book in the series.
More interesting, to me, is that Isana and Fade are built into extremely interesting characters in their own right, as they have a solid plot line all there on. And yet more Bernard and Amara, who are my favorite couple in the series right now.
The biggest, and most appreciated, shock to me is that Gaius Sextus actually plays a greater role in this book than in all the other books put together. While he is not perfectly fleshed out, you get to see more of the man that's on the throne, which makes perfect sense given the developments within the book.
I tend to be pretty conservative about purchasing hard covers (that should read "cheap" I guess) but I've already ordered the next book in the series.