Reviews

The Philosopher's War by Tom Miller

adamjmccaffrey's review

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

p3tt1tt's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Body horror, and Gore

tedi_fantastic's review

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

gjwilder's review against another edition

adventurous emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

rpych2's review against another edition

5.0

I enjoyed the first book in this duology when I read it last year, but this one elevated the series to another level. It was so much fun to read, not only about the flight and magic systems that I enjoy, but even the reimagining of WWI was incredible.

Robert also developed so much as a character in this, and really discovered his own motivations and sense of duty. I think that’s the thing that really puts it at 4.5 stars rounded up for me. Because the action was great in both, but the characters in this were so much better.

drl1's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful reflective tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

jennie_cole's review against another edition

4.0

I absolutely loved the first book of this series and could not wait to read this one. It is a refreshing take on war where women have a unique ability to do "philosophy" or you might say magic. Through the mastery of sigils they can flight, teleport, grow plants, freeze a body in time, etc. The main character of this series is Robert Weekes/Candarelli. He is a unique man in the fact that he can use philosophy and fly. The first book introduces you to Robert and gets you through his first year at Radcliffe where he learns to become even better.

These books take place during the Great War and Robert has to give a year of service in the sigil corps for his free year of schooling. The Philosopher's War is just that, the story of the corps part in the war. Robert is the lone man in Rescue and Evacuation with a group of all women. While there is a lot of joking Robert becomes a vital member of the division.

I liked this book enough stayed up until 1am reading the last 200 pages. If you are looking for a fantasy take on war and strength definitely read this series. The characters are all intriguing and will make you want to read more.

hallmira's review against another edition

5.0

Even better than the first one. I want to read textbooks about this world and go to the characters ted talks. Everything a history and fantasy fan could want.

the_real_al_cal's review

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious relaxing tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

taillowswift's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny lighthearted tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0