So initially I was not enjoying this book. I found the character/voice of Gideon as rather grating: edgy and vulgar for the sake of being edgy and vulSo initially I was not enjoying this book. I found the character/voice of Gideon as rather grating: edgy and vulgar for the sake of being edgy and vulgar. She had a lousy relationship with the only other significant character (Harrow) and I was very tempted to drop it after a few chapters. However, once Gideon and Harrow make it to the main plot line and we get a ton more characters and better interactions did the book pick up. I probably liked some of the secondary characters more than the moan ones, to be honest. But both Harrow and Gideon had some excellent character development throughout to the point where I will likely pick up the sequel at some point.
The word building did seem a bit thin throughout, though. I had difficulty conceptualizing this fantastical interstellar necromantic empire, I got very little sense of the universe outside throughout the story even though characters hailed from all of the major "Houses" of society. But the story and character work picked up the slack and delivered a very (eventually) engaging read....more
Overall a disappointing read. While the book explores a lot of interesting concepts (self, identity, humanity, etc) it felt as though the story sufferOverall a disappointing read. While the book explores a lot of interesting concepts (self, identity, humanity, etc) it felt as though the story suffered for it. The characters were interesting as was the idea of the book, but for whatever reason the story felt slow, clunky. The ending a bit rushed, jumbled, and inconclusive. There was not enough of a pay off for the amount of time I put into the book....more
Fantastic closing of Stormlight’s first arc. Great character work, fantastic plot twists, and a very satisfying halfway point which changes EVERYTHINGFantastic closing of Stormlight’s first arc. Great character work, fantastic plot twists, and a very satisfying halfway point which changes EVERYTHING in the Cosmere.
This was an excellent post-apocalypse sci-fi murder mystery populated by fascinating characters and taking place in a really unique setting. I think tThis was an excellent post-apocalypse sci-fi murder mystery populated by fascinating characters and taking place in a really unique setting. I think the book was particularly strong exploring character motivations and perspective, it really gave me a good insight in why characters behaved the way they did. The story and mystery itself was also excellent, delving into both the specifics of the murder as well as all the history that led up into the titular End of the of Word. I was glued to this book the whole time I was reading it and, as is normal for me when reading good mysteries, had no clue how things fit together. All in all a great read of a mystery or sci-fi lover....more
A great end to an excellent trilogy. As with all the other books in this series the action starts and never really stops until the very end, making itA great end to an excellent trilogy. As with all the other books in this series the action starts and never really stops until the very end, making it tough to tear myself away. This trilogy showed more character development, but not at the cost of the story or action. I very much hope we get another chunk of books in this universe because it has such rich potential that remains untapped (and I just love reading them)....more
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