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Critical Role: The Mighty Nein — The Nine Eyes of Lucien by Madeleine Roux
19 reviews
aphelionconnection's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
There is a fairly major shift in tone at a certain point in the book, and my rating of 4.75 reflects that the parts before that shift are at a 4.5, and the parts after are hands down 5.0.
Consequently however, due to both MAJOR spoilers, and the context therein, having completed Critical Role: Campaign 2 is mandatory to make the most out of this wonderful book.
Long may be reign.
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Gore, and Blood
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
ashley_ren_'s review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Body horror
Minor: Violence
wispy_reviews's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This is my first foray into this kind of book; the extended canon style of fiction that requires prior knowledge of the source material. I’m a fan of the podcast and show Critical Role, but even though I am the target audience this style of novel just might not be for me.
I like when things are self contained, when they can stand alone on their own merit, and this book isn’t made to be like that, which is perfectly fine.
I LOVE Roux’s approach to the cosmic horror elements and her note that she took inspiration from the King in Yellow definitely gave it brownie points for me.
The pacing towards the end of the book falls apart in my opinion, once we get to the story covered in the podcast. The voice and character Lucien presents with Critical Role’s protagonists don’t quite line up with how he is in the novel up to that point.
Graphic: Body horror, Emotional abuse, Violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Gore
alyxbeau's review against another edition
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Body horror
kirchnerkd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Violence and Body horror
queenofthefae's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Death and Body horror
Moderate: Blood, Self harm, and Gore
Minor: Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Alcohol, Physical abuse, Self harm, Child abuse, and Cursing
marslotus's review against another edition
- 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
3.25
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Body horror, and Death
capitola's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Murder, and Body horror
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
perleerose's review against another edition
- 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
However, with context this book is fucking beautiful. The final fight is what really made the whole book for me. Seeing the common traits and wit shared by Lucien and Molly is super cool too. It’s great to learn so much about a character that we barely get to know in the campaign.
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, and Death
Moderate: Gore
lanid's review against another edition
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Violence