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A review by kartiknarayanan
The Empire of the Dead by Phil Tucker
5.0
Great first book in a series with a lot of potential
This review is based on an advanced copy.
This book is a great start to a series with a lot of potential. I am eagerly looking forward to how this series evolves. Having read the author's other series' "The Path of Flames (Chronicles of the Black Gate) (Volume 1)" and "The Human Revolt Complete Boxed Set", I am confident that this will happen.
What I liked
• World Building - The setting is sumeria-like with gods, demigods, undead, monsters etc. This is quite unique. Since I am a sucker for mythology, this appeals to me, especially given that the protagonists are demigods. The world is also rich and we have seen only a portion of it so far.
• Character Development - The characters are also well constructed and their stories and motivations draw the reader in.
• Writing - The writing, like his other books, tends to be fast and engrossing. There is the right amount of humour and the action is also riveting.
What Could Have Been Better
• Story Length - I felt that the book was little bit too short. I would have been happier if the "climax" (in the book) occurred somewhere in between and there was more to follow. As it is, the book felt a little too close to "Small Gods" by Terry Pratchett given where it ended.
This review is based on an advanced copy.
This book is a great start to a series with a lot of potential. I am eagerly looking forward to how this series evolves. Having read the author's other series' "The Path of Flames (Chronicles of the Black Gate) (Volume 1)" and "The Human Revolt Complete Boxed Set", I am confident that this will happen.
What I liked
• World Building - The setting is sumeria-like with gods, demigods, undead, monsters etc. This is quite unique. Since I am a sucker for mythology, this appeals to me, especially given that the protagonists are demigods. The world is also rich and we have seen only a portion of it so far.
• Character Development - The characters are also well constructed and their stories and motivations draw the reader in.
• Writing - The writing, like his other books, tends to be fast and engrossing. There is the right amount of humour and the action is also riveting.
What Could Have Been Better
• Story Length - I felt that the book was little bit too short. I would have been happier if the "climax" (in the book) occurred somewhere in between and there was more to follow. As it is, the book felt a little too close to "Small Gods" by Terry Pratchett given where it ended.