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A review by _ash0_
Blackwing by Ed McDonald
4.0
I first picked the US version of this book from my library when it was released. I read the first chapter and found it really intriguing but because of my hectic lifestyle, couldn’t continue reading. I then saw the UK version in a bookstore during my visit to London. I fell in love with the cover but my suitcases were overflowing so I decided to not buy. But I still wanted to read the book so I bought a copy once I was back from my UK trip - the beautiful UK edition. I was pretty sure I would like this book and I was right.
It is a grim dark book and what really made me want to read the book was the description of Misery, the dark creatures that lurk there and the author’s writing style. There were so many amazing quotes throughout this book. I wish the author had spent more time in Misery which is what I was hoping for. But the book revolves more around politics which is also something I like. The plot was great and had many twists. I loved the setting, the tension, the battles and just how dark and suspenseful the story was. The drudges reminded me of white walkers and Deep Kings reminded me of Nazgul, for some reason. I just kept imagining Nazgul and White walkers while reading and that’s one of the reasons for liking the battle scenes I guess.
I loved the fact that there are no perfect people in this book. Everyone has some disability or disfigurement. Everyone has their own flaws and nobody is perfect or saint like.
I only had two issues - both of which are because of my own personal preferences. I am not criticizing the author as he has done a brilliant job.
The main protagonist is supposed to be an unlikeable person and that is where I usually struggle. I want at least one character that I really like and can relate to. I didn’t find such a person in this book. I personally hate drunk men so that was a turn off. Galharrow doesn’t care even if his friend is wounded. He just asks his men to let him die?!
I also realized that I do not like having Gods in my books. The all powerful mighty character is something that I just do not like. My enjoyment went down mostly because of the involvement of Gods who know everything and treat men like shit and don’t care if they die.
It is a grim dark book and what really made me want to read the book was the description of Misery, the dark creatures that lurk there and the author’s writing style. There were so many amazing quotes throughout this book. I wish the author had spent more time in Misery which is what I was hoping for. But the book revolves more around politics which is also something I like. The plot was great and had many twists. I loved the setting, the tension, the battles and just how dark and suspenseful the story was. The drudges reminded me of white walkers and Deep Kings reminded me of Nazgul, for some reason. I just kept imagining Nazgul and White walkers while reading and that’s one of the reasons for liking the battle scenes I guess.
I loved the fact that there are no perfect people in this book. Everyone has some disability or disfigurement. Everyone has their own flaws and nobody is perfect or saint like.
I only had two issues - both of which are because of my own personal preferences. I am not criticizing the author as he has done a brilliant job.
The main protagonist is supposed to be an unlikeable person and that is where I usually struggle. I want at least one character that I really like and can relate to. I didn’t find such a person in this book. I personally hate drunk men so that was a turn off. Galharrow doesn’t care even if his friend is wounded. He just asks his men to let him die?!
I also realized that I do not like having Gods in my books. The all powerful mighty character is something that I just do not like. My enjoyment went down mostly because of the involvement of Gods who know everything and treat men like shit and don’t care if they die.