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A review by explikator
Age of Ash by Daniel Abraham
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
„Age of Ash“ is an example of succesfull world building, which is something like the super power of the Fantasy genre. The city of Kithamar comes to life in Daniel Abraham’s work and you can feel that he spent a lot of time in the skin of his protagonists.
It’s the start of a new trilogy and it may be a slow start for some readers. Because he shows us the world through the narrow perspectives of his two main characters, it takes a lot of time until you can see the bigger picture.
A very good read for patient readers who don’t need battles, orks and gods in their Fantasy world. I’m looking forward to the next two books and expect a payout for my invested time.
I especially liked the fact that the showdown in „Age of Ash“ is about a heist to steal a dagger. No universes safed in this one, two girls simply survive the blender they are thrown into. That’s different.
It’s the start of a new trilogy and it may be a slow start for some readers. Because he shows us the world through the narrow perspectives of his two main characters, it takes a lot of time until you can see the bigger picture.
A very good read for patient readers who don’t need battles, orks and gods in their Fantasy world. I’m looking forward to the next two books and expect a payout for my invested time.