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spacepandita2022's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
<b>• Spanish Review: April 2024 </b>
Yarvi, un príncipe nacido con una deformación en la mano tiene que enfrentarse de pronto a ser rey cuando el nunca fue preparado para ese cargo y es considerado un "medio hombre" [Nada de spoilers aquí , todo esta en el resumen de Goodreads]. A tener en cuenta que si lo lees, es algo que repiten muchísimo, si lo de la mano de Yarvi para ti es un trigger warning o te da impresión el humor negro, capaz no te sientas cómodo con este aspecto de este libro.
Si haz leído "El Princip Cautivo" de C.S. Pacat los primeros capítulos tiene ciertos puntos en común. Sobre todo en la trama política, de traiciones y algo que pasa al principio. Por favor, no elijan este libro por el romance o porque quieren un Captive Prince 2.0, no lo es. Igualmente Captive Prince lo veo más complejo de tramas políticas en comparación con este libro, al menos en el primero, no sé como será el resto de la trilogía.
No es fantasía con subplot de romance o Romantasy, no hay ningún tipo de romance/dos príncipes, aquí solo tenemos a Yarvi. Básicamente tiene la misma trama de un protagonista príncipe que es traicionado por su pariente y pierde la corona. Damen es traicionado por su hermano, Yarvi es traicionado por su tío. En el caso de Damen es vendido como esclavo se.xual para Laurent y Yarvi es llevado como esclavo a un mercado de esclavos y termina siendo vendido en un barco para ser usado como remero. "Rowers" en inglés. Después de los primeros capítulos, no hay ninguna similitud.
No quiero decir nada más sobre la trama sin spoilers, porque es tan sencilla que dices algo de más ya dices todo. Es una fantasía ideal para principiantes, trama sencilla, y un solo punto de vista (Yarvi) así que si tienes "miedo" de leerla que sea más compleja porque piensas que fantasía es = algo que requiere tiempo entender/muchos personajes/muchos POV/mundo complejo, este libro no es nada de eso.Es simplemente Yarvi tratando de escapar del barco con sus compañeros remeros y luego vengándose de su tío, una trama sencilla pero muy buen llevada porque siempre te estás preguntando como va continuar
He visto por todos lados que dicen que está trilogía de Abercrombie no es buena si la comparan a "La Primera Ley" (la obra más conocida del autor). Todavía no me leí "La primera ley" por lo que no tengo punto de comparación, tal vez por eso me gusto tanto. Recomiendo ampliamente leer esta primero si lo que quieres es algo más corto (solo 3 libros), y conocer sobre el estilo del escritor.
♦Plot: 3/5 Really simple, predicable.
♦Characters: 4/5
♦Prose: 4/5 I really enjoy it.
♦Fantasy elements: It dosn't have Fantasy Elements, it supossed to be "Epic Fantasy" but there's no magic/fantasy here. Think this book like a "Historical Fantasy". As historical fantasy it's okay 3/5
#Fast-paced
#Third-person
#Fantasy. Easy fantasy for beginners.
#DO NOT RECCOMEND for people who skip descriptions, and goes straight to action❌
You are going to loose everything. It has dialogues, but a lot of descriptions.
#Trilogy with a different POV in each book. (I'm already reading book 2)
Yarvi, un príncipe nacido con una deformación en la mano tiene que enfrentarse de pronto a ser rey cuando el nunca fue preparado para ese cargo y es considerado un "medio hombre" [Nada de spoilers aquí , todo esta en el resumen de Goodreads]. A tener en cuenta que si lo lees, es algo que repiten muchísimo, si lo de la mano de Yarvi para ti es un trigger warning o te da impresión el humor negro, capaz no te sientas cómodo con este aspecto de este libro.
Si haz leído "El Princip Cautivo" de C.S. Pacat los primeros capítulos tiene ciertos puntos en común. Sobre todo en la trama política, de traiciones y algo que pasa al principio. Por favor, no elijan este libro por el romance o porque quieren un Captive Prince 2.0, no lo es. Igualmente Captive Prince lo veo más complejo de tramas políticas en comparación con este libro, al menos en el primero, no sé como será el resto de la trilogía.
No es fantasía con subplot de romance o Romantasy, no hay ningún tipo de romance/dos príncipes, aquí solo tenemos a Yarvi.
No quiero decir nada más sobre la trama sin spoilers, porque es tan sencilla que dices algo de más ya dices todo. Es una fantasía ideal para principiantes, trama sencilla, y un solo punto de vista (Yarvi) así que si tienes "miedo" de leerla que sea más compleja porque piensas que fantasía es = algo que requiere tiempo entender/muchos personajes/muchos POV/mundo complejo, este libro no es nada de eso.
He visto por todos lados que dicen que está trilogía de Abercrombie no es buena si la comparan a "La Primera Ley" (la obra más conocida del autor). Todavía no me leí "La primera ley" por lo que no tengo punto de comparación, tal vez por eso me gusto tanto. Recomiendo ampliamente leer esta primero si lo que quieres es algo más corto (solo 3 libros), y conocer sobre el estilo del escritor.
♦Plot: 3/5 Really simple, predicable.
♦Characters: 4/5
♦Prose: 4/5 I really enjoy it.
♦Fantasy elements: It dosn't have Fantasy Elements, it supossed to be "Epic Fantasy" but there's no magic/fantasy here. Think this book like a "Historical Fantasy". As historical fantasy it's okay 3/5
#Fast-paced
#Third-person
#Fantasy. Easy fantasy for beginners.
#DO NOT RECCOMEND for people who skip descriptions, and goes straight to action❌
You are going to loose everything. It has dialogues, but a lot of descriptions.
#Trilogy with a different POV in each book. (I'm already reading book 2)
fantine525's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
I’m going to try and write this review without spoilers.
I would say that this book has three major plot twists. I found the first one, at the very beginning of the story, to be very predictable; but it’s understandable - the author needed to get the action going and it’s not his fault, that there was no way to actually make the oncoming betrayal less obvious. I knew the book was going to be about revenge, that’s why I saw it coming.
The second plot twist was a bit less obvious, but once I connected the dots I couldn’t un-see it. I had to rule out any chance of coincidence;it was just impossible for two characters to share exactly the same characteristics. So the grand reveal on those last 50 pages or so wasn’t shocking at all.
Because I saw those plot twists coming, I was feeling rather confident (and maybe a little disappointed ) and thought, that nothing will be able to surprise me now. I couldn’t be more wrong. The last chapter absolutely blew me away; I was sitting there, my jaw on the floor, because it was 2:30 am and I was convinced, that all the issues had been resolved. Like, I was ready to close the book and go to sleep, maybe a bit disappointed by the novel; I was ready to give it like 3 stars when I wake up in the morning. And then this happens! I cannot say I’m dissatisfied now and I’m definitely going to read the rest of the series, as soon, as I’m done with all my exams.
Although the scheming and the plot twists were great, I still found the world building to be a bit lacking. It was by no means bad, but just kinda boring and maybe a little unoriginal.
Was this book inspired by Hamlet? I think it was. But it’s alright, I love Hamlet, and the keyword here is “inspired”, because Shakespeare’s play and this novel only share a few general similarities.
Altogether, this was by no means the best book I read this year and I do hope the next volumes of this series are going to be better, but it definitely was a great relief to finally read an actual novel and not just another text book. This was a much needed break from school life.
I would say that this book has three major plot twists. I found the first one, at the very beginning of the story, to be very predictable; but it’s understandable - the author needed to get the action going and it’s not his fault, that there was no way to actually make the oncoming betrayal less obvious. I knew the book was going to be about revenge, that’s why I saw it coming.
The second plot twist was a bit less obvious, but once I connected the dots I couldn’t un-see it. I had to rule out any chance of coincidence;
Because I saw those plot twists coming, I was feeling rather confident (and maybe a little disappointed ) and thought, that nothing will be able to surprise me now. I couldn’t be more wrong. The last chapter absolutely blew me away; I was sitting there, my jaw on the floor, because it was 2:30 am and I was convinced, that all the issues had been resolved. Like, I was ready to close the book and go to sleep, maybe a bit disappointed by the novel; I was ready to give it like 3 stars when I wake up in the morning. And then this happens! I cannot say I’m dissatisfied now and I’m definitely going to read the rest of the series, as soon, as I’m done with all my exams.
Although the scheming and the plot twists were great, I still found the world building to be a bit lacking. It was by no means bad, but just kinda boring and maybe a little unoriginal.
Was this book inspired by Hamlet? I think it was. But it’s alright, I love Hamlet, and the keyword here is “inspired”, because Shakespeare’s play and this novel only share a few general similarities.
Altogether, this was by no means the best book I read this year and I do hope the next volumes of this series are going to be better, but it definitely was a great relief to finally read an actual novel and not just another text book. This was a much needed break from school life.
willsbookworld's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
breannetaylor's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
celtic67's review against another edition
4.0
This was a double first for me. My first Joe Abercrombie book and the first in the Shattered Sea Trilogy. I don't read much fantasy but I must say I really enjoyed this book. It is the story of Prince Yarvi who has Kingdom thrust upon him; and because he has a withered hand considers himself half a King. He swears an oath and that is where his troubles and adventures begin. I look forward to reading books 2 and 3. Recommended !
eurenei's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jenhurst's review against another edition
4.0
3.5. I think this was a good start to the series! Although they kept calling the king half a king because he was missing a hand and idk if you watched the challenge. Jordan is missing half a hand and he’s still one of the best competitors I’ve ever seen, so I don’t see how it’s much of an issue after watching him.
Interesting premise, world building and character though.
Interesting premise, world building and character though.
ian_ramos's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
idowwa's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
abbeysykes's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-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
4.5