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littlelynn's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
slow-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
4.0
subparcupcake's review against another edition
4.0
Alrighty then... That was sort of tragic. Thank God there were enough joyful moments included to help balance out the sorrowful ones, otherwise I might have jumped off a bridge after finishing this. But wait, no, I'm not complaining.. That's a good thing! Not jumping off of a bridge, that would pretty much suck.. The amazing scope of emotions that this book pushed me through; that's the good thing. That Kay could write something so poignant and yet still hopeful and beautiful... That's talent right there.
I don't even know what to say really. When it comes to romance, when it comes to tragedy, nothing comes close to Kay.
[Name removed, you're welcome] has named me as his Intercedent and bids me tell you, in the presence of all those here, that the sun rises in your daughter’s eyes.
Why the hell does that make me swoon? I don't know. But it's just such a romantic tradition.. Fricken Kay.. So mean and thoughtless, making me all swoony. Doesn't he know I have a reputation to protect?
Let's wrap this up though. Overall, this is a great series. Very romantic and tragic, definitely more emotional / character driven content than action, but not disappointing in the action department when it's called for. I'm giving this one 4.5 stars... Series overall is at about 4. Not my favorite Kay ever written, but definitely more than worthwhile.
I don't even know what to say really. When it comes to romance, when it comes to tragedy, nothing comes close to Kay.
[Name removed, you're welcome] has named me as his Intercedent and bids me tell you, in the presence of all those here, that the sun rises in your daughter’s eyes.
Why the hell does that make me swoon? I don't know. But it's just such a romantic tradition.. Fricken Kay.. So mean and thoughtless, making me all swoony. Doesn't he know I have a reputation to protect?
Let's wrap this up though. Overall, this is a great series. Very romantic and tragic, definitely more emotional / character driven content than action, but not disappointing in the action department when it's called for. I'm giving this one 4.5 stars... Series overall is at about 4. Not my favorite Kay ever written, but definitely more than worthwhile.
itsfreelancer's review against another edition
4.0
And I'm done.
This is going to be a really, really short review. First things first, fuck you author. On to some more interesting stuff, the Darkest Road is actually a dark road for absolution, sacrifice and anything that is in the light.
Goodness knows I wept like a 2yo throughout this book, I had goosebumps, laughed and was drunk on euphoria, tch tch'd on a few choices and I've lived my life in Fionavar with these characters. If you're expecting a great final battle between the forces of evil and light (like the 200 page epic finale of Wheel of Time), forget it. But the skirmishes till then. Oh, it saps your strength and gives your tear ducts some good massage.
This is a grand, grand tale of how you do the best of what you're dealt with, how you always have a choice to follow your own heart, how you sacrifice yourself for others even though the heart of your life is awaiting your victory, how you stop being a tool to be used and how you never give up on the power of light. Love stories, friendships, ego clashes and understandings all come to head in this final book when the forces of light unite for one final time to rally against the dark.
And the dark, and the dark has a weapon no one planned for.
Scintillating stuff.
This is going to be a really, really short review. First things first, fuck you author. On to some more interesting stuff, the Darkest Road is actually a dark road for absolution, sacrifice and anything that is in the light.
Goodness knows I wept like a 2yo throughout this book, I had goosebumps, laughed and was drunk on euphoria, tch tch'd on a few choices and I've lived my life in Fionavar with these characters. If you're expecting a great final battle between the forces of evil and light (like the 200 page epic finale of Wheel of Time), forget it. But the skirmishes till then. Oh, it saps your strength and gives your tear ducts some good massage.
This is a grand, grand tale of how you do the best of what you're dealt with, how you always have a choice to follow your own heart, how you sacrifice yourself for others even though the heart of your life is awaiting your victory, how you stop being a tool to be used and how you never give up on the power of light. Love stories, friendships, ego clashes and understandings all come to head in this final book when the forces of light unite for one final time to rally against the dark.
And the dark, and the dark has a weapon no one planned for.
Scintillating stuff.
billymac1962's review against another edition
4.0
Well, it's been a year since I read the second in this series and I think that's too long... for me, anyway, as I have a memory like a seive. I felt more a sense of obligation than anything else to finish the series and waiting too long made me lose touch with the main characters and I think that hurt what could have been a more enjoyable reading experience.
As the adventure moved towards its ultimate finale our heroes seemed to be less defined. But that's only because of my waiting so long to read this I guess. Having said that, it's a good series.
I did enjoy the first two more, though. This is Kay's earliest works, and he gets better with each novel.
I'm very much looking forward to The Lions of Al-Rassan.
As the adventure moved towards its ultimate finale our heroes seemed to be less defined. But that's only because of my waiting so long to read this I guess. Having said that, it's a good series.
I did enjoy the first two more, though. This is Kay's earliest works, and he gets better with each novel.
I'm very much looking forward to The Lions of Al-Rassan.
rhidee's review against another edition
5.0
This series is absolutely amazing. I can only recommend it strongly to anyone and everyone. The characters will stay with you for a very long time.
In particular, I absolutely fell in love with Diarmuid dan Aillel. His death scene has been recorded in my mind in meticulous detail, and makes me cry every single time I read it. The use of Celtic myth to tie in the parts of the story was very well done, and is representative of Kay's prowess as a writer - I have enjoyed everything he's written.
In particular, I absolutely fell in love with Diarmuid dan Aillel. His death scene has been recorded in my mind in meticulous detail, and makes me cry every single time I read it. The use of Celtic myth to tie in the parts of the story was very well done, and is representative of Kay's prowess as a writer - I have enjoyed everything he's written.
boreasword's review against another edition
5.0
Well ended! Glad I didn't stop after Book 1. Rings within rings, an archetypal story omnibus. Kay is a wordsmith, a modern day bard.
arithonfi's review against another edition
5.0
Well, that was an amazing end to a spectacular trilogy, written by an author excelling in his craft. This series is such a great introduction to GGK.
Regarding this book, I don't know how this author writes characters with such depth and can conjure so many different feelings in the reader. This book (and trilogy) are worthy of so much of your reading time.
Regarding this book, I don't know how this author writes characters with such depth and can conjure so many different feelings in the reader. This book (and trilogy) are worthy of so much of your reading time.
krobart's review against another edition
1.0
By the end of this trilogy, I didn't care about half the characters. I felt the pace of this final novel was slow and that it tied up all the loose ends a bit too neatly.
See my complete review here:
http://whatmeread.wordpress.com/tag/the-darkest-road/
See my complete review here:
http://whatmeread.wordpress.com/tag/the-darkest-road/
alucinadalibros's review against another edition
4.0
Bueno, termine la trilogía.
Cuando la leí por primera vez hace 20 años me pareció maravillosa, está vez, ví muchas cosas que envejecieron muy mal
Cuando la leí por primera vez hace 20 años me pareció maravillosa, está vez, ví muchas cosas que envejecieron muy mal
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
3.0
kind of anti-climatic and predictable....but still good