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berkough's review
5.0
I've been a fan of the Pathfinder RPG since finding out that it was based on 3.5 edition DnD. I've also really enjoyed a few Forgotten Realms novels in the past couple of years, so I figured I'd give this a try to learn more about the "Inner Sea" campaign setting, and what the Paizo shared universe was all about. For me personally, it has everything that I love about a fictional universe or world, and it is incredibly detailed.
The one thing that I can say is that the Inner Sea setting is much more science fantasy than traditional fantasy, and more than just swords and sorcery, it is a bit of a kitchen sink approach, but the stories that come from the setting are much better for it. If traditional fantasy is the middle ages or medieval times, the Inner Sea is moreso derived from what we would call the "early modern era/period" or from about 1500 to 1800.
This is a pretty standard "road trip" adventure, but it does service to the "Pathfinder" name because it also easily feels like a novelization of several tabletop play sessions. There were also no inconsistencies with the setting, several times during my time reading through this I would consult the various campaign manuals for additional information about the location the characters were at, or the mention of something else by a character, etc. I was never disappointed, everything in the novel fit the way you would expect within the world.
I'm really sure what to mention that hasn't already been mentioned by other reviewers, but I definitely enjoyed this story quite thoroughly; at times it's a bit predictable, but there are some nice twists at the end.
The one thing that I can say is that the Inner Sea setting is much more science fantasy than traditional fantasy, and more than just swords and sorcery, it is a bit of a kitchen sink approach, but the stories that come from the setting are much better for it. If traditional fantasy is the middle ages or medieval times, the Inner Sea is moreso derived from what we would call the "early modern era/period" or from about 1500 to 1800.
This is a pretty standard "road trip" adventure, but it does service to the "Pathfinder" name because it also easily feels like a novelization of several tabletop play sessions. There were also no inconsistencies with the setting, several times during my time reading through this I would consult the various campaign manuals for additional information about the location the characters were at, or the mention of something else by a character, etc. I was never disappointed, everything in the novel fit the way you would expect within the world.
I'm really sure what to mention that hasn't already been mentioned by other reviewers, but I definitely enjoyed this story quite thoroughly; at times it's a bit predictable, but there are some nice twists at the end.
vampyrsoul's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
peter_xxx's review against another edition
4.0
This is best pathfinder novel I read so far. The pathfinder novels are stories that are set in the world Golarion of the pathfinder roleplay. I like to read these books because they flesh out the world I use in my roleplay games.
And this book, like I said before, is the best of the pathfinder novels I read so far. Because of different reasons three unlikely characters undertake a difficult journey in search of a legendary lost city. From this synopsis you might conclude that this is a cliché fantasy story. And to some degree it is, but the characters, the humor and the style make this a great read.
This is a recommandation
And this book, like I said before, is the best of the pathfinder novels I read so far. Because of different reasons three unlikely characters undertake a difficult journey in search of a legendary lost city. From this synopsis you might conclude that this is a cliché fantasy story. And to some degree it is, but the characters, the humor and the style make this a great read.
This is a recommandation
jonmhansen's review against another edition
4.0
"Hmm," Skiver said when Alaeron finished speaking. "Not bad, but next time you tell it, make it so you and Zernebeth were in love. Makes a better story, and there's a whole added bit of heartstring-pulling when she dies that way. Makes you more mysterious and all scarred by loss and such too. Makes you seem more deep. People love that."
kazmx's review
5.0
The book was very well done. It is what every novel in the series should aim. The connections to the RPG are palpable, the world is explored but not with much details that make world building epics boring. And the characters of Skyver and Alaeron are an unlikely pair that mixes quite well.
There wasn't even a part where I was bored or uninterested. And at each step I could find myself like I was living in the world. Though there is a problem with the character of Jaya. It was dull and fell to a background character in the same way as Ernst or any other secondary.
Great story I wish the story would continue.
There wasn't even a part where I was bored or uninterested. And at each step I could find myself like I was living in the world. Though there is a problem with the character of Jaya. It was dull and fell to a background character in the same way as Ernst or any other secondary.
Great story I wish the story would continue.
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