Reviews

The Merciless Ones by Namina Forna

linda_1410's review against another edition

DNF @ 45%

All the stuff I liked about the previous book is largely ignored here for the sake of throwing a bunch of stuff into the plot and seeing what sticks. None of it did, though. I didn't feel like Deka was emotionally invested in what was going on around her, so it was hard to care about it, even if it was super messed up and appalling. 

I liked this narrator a bit better than the first one.

melgnz's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense medium-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

4.0

a bit slow and confusing to start, but really picked up and was an enjoyable read 

letmollyread's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

cobraelyse's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.5

pinknoface's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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? No

4.0

adventuresinfictionland's review against another edition

adventurous challenging 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? It's complicated

5.0

adventuresinfictionland's review

Switching to audio

the_sunken_library's review against another edition

5.0

A fantastic follow-up to The Guilded Ones.

This is such a rich world - the plot intricate and clever, the characters compelling to the point I share their pain and joy.

A number of twists I did not see coming and I cannot wait for the final book is this awesome trilogy.

nyx0s's review against another edition

boring

willdarknessdivide's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-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

4.75