An utterly imaginative and unique setting coupled with a somewhat meek, more cerebral of a hero that grows into a man he never had a chance to be untiAn utterly imaginative and unique setting coupled with a somewhat meek, more cerebral of a hero that grows into a man he never had a chance to be until everything was taken from him--a la Senlin Ascends, in many ways. I truly enjoyed it and look forward to the next. ...more
A modern day dip into the wild wild west, unfiltered and unapologetic. What a ride! As fast-paced and full of action that it is, this book's got a heaA modern day dip into the wild wild west, unfiltered and unapologetic. What a ride! As fast-paced and full of action that it is, this book's got a heart. I WOULDN'T recommend it for everyone, but I'm recommending it to those who enjoy the dark and gritty side of human nature....more
The story dipped for me in Iron Gold, I have to admit, but Dark Age was such a--to be broad--complete book. Complexity. Pierce hasBloodydamn amazing.
The story dipped for me in Iron Gold, I have to admit, but Dark Age was such a--to be broad--complete book. Complexity. Pierce has done his research ten times over. And the amount of action balanced by intrigue, duplicity, and heart, well... I was blown away. I could wax philosophical about it, but this is the kind of book that you do that over a glass of something strong with a friend. So I'll list a few things:
Redemption. Brave cowardice. Old friends. Joy of an enemy. Chosen family. Family. Sacrificial lions, there are no lambs anymore.
An absolutely great series. From a storytelling standpoint, you cannot make the goals and obstacles any more clear than Ed did throughout each book. AAn absolutely great series. From a storytelling standpoint, you cannot make the goals and obstacles any more clear than Ed did throughout each book. And that's saying something with the amount of plot twists and innate confusion going on in a very, very complicated world. Rhyalt is the kind of hero you wish you had the balls to be. I loved these books....more
The ending of the trilogy carries with it the complex and wonderful world-building, relationships, and sense of foreboding that made the first books sThe ending of the trilogy carries with it the complex and wonderful world-building, relationships, and sense of foreboding that made the first books so great.
I once heard (forgive me, I can't remember where or who) that every story has been told, it's a writer's job to tell it in a new way. I would say that is very appropriate for this book. Nona and her friends could be found at the same table as Frodo and the nine or Rand al'Thor and company.
A very good story exploring the subtleties of friendship, loyalty, courage, and love. Simple as that....more
A rich blend of political intrigue, action, Space and well researched history. The and characters, the brothers, are very unique and very complex. OneA rich blend of political intrigue, action, Space and well researched history. The and characters, the brothers, are very unique and very complex. One with an interesting historical fiction should read these books...more
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