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A review by a_j_torres0
Arthas: Rise of the Lich King by Christie Golden
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This is an Adult Fantasy novel.
Now, no lie I am still stuck between 2 to 3 stars so I will settle for a 2.5. I really did enjoy some of the moments in the book ACTUALLY shown to me but I can't forgive this book for the cliff note like story telling and the sped up timeline and the tell instead of show. I think this book would have been great if Blizzard allowed the author to just let her write the book, maybe fill in any holes not given, make this book longer or multiple books, no more than 2 or 3 maybe, and only been shown Arthas's perspective, but alas, this is what I am given instead. Because of how WOW has been turning out recently, this book will probably be my first and last book from Blizzard. I just don't care how they have been doing their storytelling recently. Who knows, maybe they will come around and actually put real efforts instead of just sticking to obvious tropes, but all I can say is we will see.
Now, no lie I am still stuck between 2 to 3 stars so I will settle for a 2.5. I really did enjoy some of the moments in the book ACTUALLY shown to me but I can't forgive this book for the cliff note like story telling and the sped up timeline and the tell instead of show. I think this book would have been great if Blizzard allowed the author to just let her write the book, maybe fill in any holes not given, make this book longer or multiple books, no more than 2 or 3 maybe, and only been shown Arthas's perspective, but alas, this is what I am given instead. Because of how WOW has been turning out recently, this book will probably be my first and last book from Blizzard. I just don't care how they have been doing their storytelling recently. Who knows, maybe they will come around and actually put real efforts instead of just sticking to obvious tropes, but all I can say is we will see.