A review by ebbisi
The Secret Crusade by Oliver Bowden

adventurous lighthearted tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

This book has been loved. The first time I played Assassin's Creed I was fourteen and when I was sixteen I bought this book. At that time my English unfortunately wasn't good enough to allow me to read a (pseudo)historical novel and I was forced to leave it unfinished. Two weeks ago I decided to give it another try and I was stunned! What an emotion to read the exact dialogues that I remember from the videogame and to feel immersed in the atmosphere of the first game once again! This wasn't enough to ignore Bowden's poor writing skills and the insipid plot (if I had not played the game, this book would have bored me to death). Nevertheless, this book will always have a special spot in my heart).