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eatreadgamerepeat's review against another edition
1.0
1 star - maybe? IDK - this book was a rollercoaster, but at the end just left me disinterested and with a bad aftertaste :/ Somewhere between 200 &250 pages I decided I kind of just wanted to get this read over with, which is unfortunate because upto page 100 I thought this had great potential. It's not necessarily a terrible book, the plot could be interesting, ever since buying the book on holiday in India many years ago I thought it would be an interesting read, it has short chapters, but that is also where the redeeming qualities end. The problem is that it isn't as interesting as I thought it would be.
One thing that greatly added to my dislike of the book was the constant references to other installments in the franchise, and I can't say if that's a choice by the author or something from the game. Since I haven't played the games or read any of the books in the series I just felt out of it 90% of the time. That being said the story was also somewhat predictable.
Another thing that really bothered me was the constant use of 'foreign language'. The book is set in Italy, I assumed they were speaking Italian the whole time (that was just written in English because that's the language the book/game was written in) - then out of no where they randomly put in these random Italian phrases and words - this would not be a bad thing if they confirmed the characters were mainly speaking in English, which the author never actually does. So there are just these random conversations in Italian (which you then have to go to the back of the book to get the direct translation of whatever is being said).
Also there are way to many characters to keep track of, which goes back to my earlier comment about references to previous installments.
The book is also Split into 3 parts Part 1 is 400 pages, part 2 is 20 pages, part 3 is 10 pages - There are really no climaxes or anything between the parts, there is really no reason for those part separations to be there
Also there are several problematic plot points that just made me enjoy the book less and less, like a prostitute getting chocked until she passes out and then raped, meanwhile Ezio justifies not doing anything by saying her eyes seemed to tell him she was in control of the situation - what even is this? like seriously what the hell is this crap?
One thing that greatly added to my dislike of the book was the constant references to other installments in the franchise, and I can't say if that's a choice by the author or something from the game. Since I haven't played the games or read any of the books in the series I just felt out of it 90% of the time. That being said the story was also somewhat predictable.
Another thing that really bothered me was the constant use of 'foreign language'. The book is set in Italy, I assumed they were speaking Italian the whole time (that was just written in English because that's the language the book/game was written in) - then out of no where they randomly put in these random Italian phrases and words - this would not be a bad thing if they confirmed the characters were mainly speaking in English, which the author never actually does. So there are just these random conversations in Italian (which you then have to go to the back of the book to get the direct translation of whatever is being said).
Also there are way to many characters to keep track of, which goes back to my earlier comment about references to previous installments.
The book is also Split into 3 parts Part 1 is 400 pages, part 2 is 20 pages, part 3 is 10 pages - There are really no climaxes or anything between the parts, there is really no reason for those part separations to be there
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Also there are several problematic plot points that just made me enjoy the book less and less, like a prostitute getting chocked until she passes out and then raped, meanwhile Ezio justifies not doing anything by saying her eyes seemed to tell him she was in control of the situation - what even is this? like seriously what the hell is this crap?
pagesforages's review against another edition
3.0
Imo this wasn't as good as the first book - which is ironic since it's my favourite game - with grammar and punctuation mistakes added it was fine but didn't match up
nataliesboooks's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the first book in the series more, but this was still enjoyable. Ezio is great.
evanstyler404's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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? No
5.0
miss_macnaughton's review against another edition
3.0
I really loved all of the other assassins creed books and I loved this one too, but only after I'd read a few chapters. The beginning was very confusing and didn't really grab my attention. I actually started the book 3 times before I actually read it. But once I got into it I really enjoyed it :D I could hardly put it down!!
michaelhold's review against another edition
1.0
It's about Ezio defeating again Borio family and pope himself.
Ending with Machiavelli himself, friend of Ezio. Admitting he will write the prince.
There is sex scene(and I always dislike reading about sex motions and all there is) and later on returning apple of Eden into volt, with is planing seed. And I do think that is plain connection.
The Vault was created to store an Apple of Eden on an erected pedestal at the center of a large chamber, and also contained a projection of one of the First Civilization members, the "goddess," Juno. To enter the Vault's central chamber, one needed to speak aloud the number "72"
The number 72 played a significant role to the modern-day Assassins. Most notably, it was used as the password to gain access to the Colosseum Vault during the retrieval of the Apple of Eden in October 2012. In this fantasy world.
I disliked this book a lot,plain and tasteless, nothing to enjoy.
Maybe would it better "if I did it myself", went through this myself, like when I enjoy reading, so often and as my common practice.
And women, love is, always has been everything to me, since very early childhood. So I would not betray my manhood and kill beloved, or sleep with the other one. And so I wait.
Ending with Machiavelli himself, friend of Ezio. Admitting he will write the prince.
There is sex scene(and I always dislike reading about sex motions and all there is) and later on returning apple of Eden into volt, with is planing seed. And I do think that is plain connection.
The Vault was created to store an Apple of Eden on an erected pedestal at the center of a large chamber, and also contained a projection of one of the First Civilization members, the "goddess," Juno. To enter the Vault's central chamber, one needed to speak aloud the number "72"
The number 72 played a significant role to the modern-day Assassins. Most notably, it was used as the password to gain access to the Colosseum Vault during the retrieval of the Apple of Eden in October 2012. In this fantasy world.
I disliked this book a lot,plain and tasteless, nothing to enjoy.
Maybe would it better "if I did it myself", went through this myself, like when I enjoy reading, so often and as my common practice.
And women, love is, always has been everything to me, since very early childhood. So I would not betray my manhood and kill beloved, or sleep with the other one. And so I wait.
kovu's review
adventurous
dark
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
kristinaowl's review against another edition
4.0
I love this book, enough said... No but it wasn't a surprise that I would love it, because I loved the first book.
I was so sad for Ezio when he wanted to say that he loved Caterina but couldn't because she didn't love him, and the he felt like she only used him :(
I can't wait to read the next book :)
I was so sad for Ezio when he wanted to say that he loved Caterina but couldn't because she didn't love him, and the he felt like she only used him :(
I can't wait to read the next book :)
indalauryn's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to like this book since because it has an interesting premise. I'm not a gamer, but I have heard of the game series on which this book is based. However, it started off so slowly - and this is with fighting scenes on just about every page for the first 1/5th of the book. That's actually why it's slow. It begins to pick up after a while when it focuses more on letting the plot unravel. Of course, the battles and fighting continue, but the characters are also developed just a bit more. Thank goodness. Overall, it was definitely a good read, but it won't be among my favorites this year.
epictetsocrate's review against another edition
3.0
Un vultur plutea sus de tot pe cerul senin şi geros.
Prăfuit şi obosit de drum, călătorul îşi desprinse privirea de la pasăre, după care trecu peste un zid scund şi grosolan şi rămase apoi nemişcat pentru o clipă, cercetând cu ochi atenţi scena dinaintea sa. Lanţul vălurat de creste muntoase încununate de zăpezi înconjura castelul, protejându-l, cocoţat pe propria-i culme înaltă, iar turnul cu dom al donjonului său oglindea cupola mai scundă a turnului închisorii din apropiere. Stânci asemenea unor gheare de fier se încleştau de temeliile zidurilor lui abrupte şi sure. Călătorul nostru îl văzuse şi altă dată -, cu o zi în urmă, îl întrezărise întâia oară, în amurg, de pe un promontoriu pe care-l escaladase la doi kilometri spre apus. Părea construit de puterile magice ale unui vrăjitor pe terenul acesta imposibil, totuna cu stâncile şi ţancurile cu care-şi unea forţele.
Ajunsese la ţinta sa… în cele din urmă. După douăsprezece luni obositoare de călătorie. Şi fusese cu adevărat o călătorie lungă, cu drumuri desfundate şi rafale biciuind nemilos.
Ghemuit, pentru orice eventualitate, şi rămânând nemişcat după ce-şi verificase instinctiv armele, călătorul continuă să privească atent. Orice semn de mişcare. Cât de mic.
Pe metereze nu era nici ţipenie. Fuioare de zăpadă se învârtejeau în vântul tăios. Dar nici urmă de oameni. Locul părea pustiu. Aşa cum se aşteptase din ceea ce citise despre el. Totuşi, viaţa îl învăţase că cel mai bine era să fie absolut sigur. Stătu neclintit.
Nu se auzea nici un sunet, doar vântul. Apoi… ceva. Un zornăit? În stânga lui, în faţă, câteva pietricele se rostogoliră pe o pantă stearpă, puţin înclinată. Bărbatul se încordă şi se ridică puţin, cu capul retras totuşi între umeri. Apoi săgeata îl izbi în umărul drept, pătrunzând prin pieptarul armurii de corp.
Prăfuit şi obosit de drum, călătorul îşi desprinse privirea de la pasăre, după care trecu peste un zid scund şi grosolan şi rămase apoi nemişcat pentru o clipă, cercetând cu ochi atenţi scena dinaintea sa. Lanţul vălurat de creste muntoase încununate de zăpezi înconjura castelul, protejându-l, cocoţat pe propria-i culme înaltă, iar turnul cu dom al donjonului său oglindea cupola mai scundă a turnului închisorii din apropiere. Stânci asemenea unor gheare de fier se încleştau de temeliile zidurilor lui abrupte şi sure. Călătorul nostru îl văzuse şi altă dată -, cu o zi în urmă, îl întrezărise întâia oară, în amurg, de pe un promontoriu pe care-l escaladase la doi kilometri spre apus. Părea construit de puterile magice ale unui vrăjitor pe terenul acesta imposibil, totuna cu stâncile şi ţancurile cu care-şi unea forţele.
Ajunsese la ţinta sa… în cele din urmă. După douăsprezece luni obositoare de călătorie. Şi fusese cu adevărat o călătorie lungă, cu drumuri desfundate şi rafale biciuind nemilos.
Ghemuit, pentru orice eventualitate, şi rămânând nemişcat după ce-şi verificase instinctiv armele, călătorul continuă să privească atent. Orice semn de mişcare. Cât de mic.
Pe metereze nu era nici ţipenie. Fuioare de zăpadă se învârtejeau în vântul tăios. Dar nici urmă de oameni. Locul părea pustiu. Aşa cum se aşteptase din ceea ce citise despre el. Totuşi, viaţa îl învăţase că cel mai bine era să fie absolut sigur. Stătu neclintit.
Nu se auzea nici un sunet, doar vântul. Apoi… ceva. Un zornăit? În stânga lui, în faţă, câteva pietricele se rostogoliră pe o pantă stearpă, puţin înclinată. Bărbatul se încordă şi se ridică puţin, cu capul retras totuşi între umeri. Apoi săgeata îl izbi în umărul drept, pătrunzând prin pieptarul armurii de corp.