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Arthas: Rise of the Lich King
by Christie Golden
“Nothing shall prevent me from having my revenge, old friend. Not even you. Now, I call out to the spirits of this place. I will give anything, or pay any price, if only you will help me save my people.” -Arthas
I first played WoW back in the summer of 2010, and I always thought the Lich King was a pretty badass villain, but I never bothered reading into the lore, as it was staggeringly huge. So, I'm glad I finally read this book. It was solid read, but I think I preferred the earlier parts of Arthas' life, I feel like once he picked up Frostmourne, the story felt strange and not all that great. He turned evil way too fast. I understand it was because his soul was stolen by the sword, but it still felt too quick. Still, I'm glad I read it, and I understand the character and the world a bit better now.
There were also some weird time changes, and it felt disconnected at times, but I learned that was just because there were a bunch of other plots happening at the same time with Jaina, Thrall, and the Burning Legion that weren't actually a part of Arthas's story.
"No we. No one tells me what to do. I've got everything I need from you—now the power is mine and mine alone. Now there is only I. I am the Lich King. And I am ready."
I first played WoW back in the summer of 2010, and I always thought the Lich King was a pretty badass villain, but I never bothered reading into the lore, as it was staggeringly huge. So, I'm glad I finally read this book. It was solid read, but I think I preferred the earlier parts of Arthas' life, I feel like once he picked up Frostmourne, the story felt strange and not all that great. He turned evil way too fast. I understand it was because his soul was stolen by the sword, but it still felt too quick. Still, I'm glad I read it, and I understand the character and the world a bit better now.
There were also some weird time changes, and it felt disconnected at times, but I learned that was just because there were a bunch of other plots happening at the same time with Jaina, Thrall, and the Burning Legion that weren't actually a part of Arthas's story.
"No we. No one tells me what to do. I've got everything I need from you—now the power is mine and mine alone. Now there is only I. I am the Lich King. And I am ready."