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A review by diary_of_a_hobbit
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
What a thrilling ride this book has been! I am generally quite a slow reader but I finished it in a little bit over a week and considering that it's quite chunky, I think it's a good indicator of just how much I enjoyed this book.
I knew almost nothing of the plot before plunging into Six of Crows because I miraculously managed to dodge spoilers over the years and I am so glad about that because the less you know beforehand, the better you'll enjoy the journey.
I've read the Shadow and Bone series before starting Six of Crows, and while I did enjoy it too, I did find quite a few faults with it, especially regarding writing and world-building. So it was amazing to see just how much the author's writing improved. That also contributed to the improvement of world-building (at least in my opinion) since unlike Shadow and Bone, we didn't see it from one character's point of view. The story is told from a third person's perspective but each chapter focuses on a single character's point of view, a style that I like a lot.
Speaking of the characters, it was very enjoyable to see each of their individual stories unfold because that's precisely what gave depth to their development.
All in all, this book had me glued to the pages from start to finish and I couldn't get enough of it. I didn't get bored by a single part of it, which is a rare occurrence for me.
I actually felt sad when I finished it earlier today because it was such an adventure, but it's not over yet as the sequel is still waiting on my shelf.
Definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys fantasy, heists, well-written characters and gripping plots.
CW: violence (it was quite graphic at times), swearing & torture
I knew almost nothing of the plot before plunging into Six of Crows because I miraculously managed to dodge spoilers over the years and I am so glad about that because the less you know beforehand, the better you'll enjoy the journey.
I've read the Shadow and Bone series before starting Six of Crows, and while I did enjoy it too, I did find quite a few faults with it, especially regarding writing and world-building. So it was amazing to see just how much the author's writing improved. That also contributed to the improvement of world-building (at least in my opinion) since unlike Shadow and Bone, we didn't see it from one character's point of view. The story is told from a third person's perspective but each chapter focuses on a single character's point of view, a style that I like a lot.
Speaking of the characters, it was very enjoyable to see each of their individual stories unfold because that's precisely what gave depth to their development.
All in all, this book had me glued to the pages from start to finish and I couldn't get enough of it. I didn't get bored by a single part of it, which is a rare occurrence for me.
I actually felt sad when I finished it earlier today because it was such an adventure, but it's not over yet as the sequel is still waiting on my shelf.
Definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys fantasy, heists, well-written characters and gripping plots.
CW: violence (it was quite graphic at times), swearing & torture
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Torture