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wicked_west_books's review
4.0
C7 A6 W8 P7 I8 L8 E6.5
This just isn't a work that I'm looking to explore right now. Even though it was a good book, that I somewhat enjoyed, it didn't have a whole lot of wow factor. Having read Forgotten Relms and Dragon Lance, there are other role playing worlds that I just like better.
Also I don't recommend turning "high born" into a drinking game, you might die of alcohol poisoning.
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This just isn't a work that I'm looking to explore right now. Even though it was a good book, that I somewhat enjoyed, it didn't have a whole lot of wow factor. Having read Forgotten Relms and Dragon Lance, there are other role playing worlds that I just like better.
Also I don't recommend turning "high born" into a drinking game, you might die of alcohol poisoning.
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megg_west's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
C7 A6 W8 P7 I8 L8 E6.5
This just isn't a work that I'm looking to explore right now. Even though it was a good book, that I somewhat enjoyed, it didn't have a whole lot of wow factor. Having read Forgotten Relms and Dragon Lance, there are other role playing worlds that I just like better.
Also I don't recommend turning "high born" into a drinking game, you might die of alcohol poisoning.
Rated using CAWPILE.
This just isn't a work that I'm looking to explore right now. Even though it was a good book, that I somewhat enjoyed, it didn't have a whole lot of wow factor. Having read Forgotten Relms and Dragon Lance, there are other role playing worlds that I just like better.
Also I don't recommend turning "high born" into a drinking game, you might die of alcohol poisoning.
Rated using CAWPILE.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Slavery, Murder, Violence, and Torture
Minor: Incest
beorn_101's review against another edition
1.0
I wanted to like this book, but I couldn't finish it. I got about 3/4 of the way thru, but then I just couldn't read further.
This story has several interesting components, but I think it would have made a much stronger short story, 40-50 pages tops, in and out. It basically introduces Malus Darkblade's goal, but then he ends up fighting new person, after new person, after new person on his way to his goal. There is next to no character interaction and development in the story.
Even more annoying, the action sort of felt ridiculously repetitive, malus gets smacked around, does a sneaky attack, Spit chomps on things, rinse repeat.
I have read many of the Black Library books, and I think this was one of the worst. I will not be reading further in the series. If you want to read about the Dark Elves do yourself a favor and just read the Sundering trilogy.
This story has several interesting components, but I think it would have made a much stronger short story, 40-50 pages tops, in and out. It basically introduces Malus Darkblade's goal, but then he ends up fighting new person, after new person, after new person on his way to his goal. There is next to no character interaction and development in the story.
Even more annoying, the action sort of felt ridiculously repetitive, malus gets smacked around, does a sneaky attack, Spit chomps on things, rinse repeat.
I have read many of the Black Library books, and I think this was one of the worst. I will not be reading further in the series. If you want to read about the Dark Elves do yourself a favor and just read the Sundering trilogy.
arturner's review
3.0
On the one hand, it's classic Dan Abnett, so it's cinematic, gruesome, thrilling, excellent adventure.
On the other hand, Malus (and the whole Dark Elf society in this book) are such a bunch of unlikely characters it's hard to find someone to root for.
They casually murder/torture anyone they feel like it, and while this is (I suppose) in keeping with the theme, to me it alienates me from them and their struggles.
On the other hand, Malus (and the whole Dark Elf society in this book) are such a bunch of unlikely characters it's hard to find someone to root for.
They casually murder/torture anyone they feel like it, and while this is (I suppose) in keeping with the theme, to me it alienates me from them and their struggles.
fatkat's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
gavstaff's review against another edition
3.0
Why was this cheesy warhammer book so much more fun than highly praised reads of the current fantasy genre
irvandus's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
bee_interrupted's review against another edition
It just wasn't my world. I couldn't
get into it and the characters meant little to me. I'm not into Warhammer myself so I had to google some of the species to understand the story better which is fine, but I figured I'm just not the target audience.
get into it and the characters meant little to me. I'm not into Warhammer myself so I had to google some of the species to understand the story better which is fine, but I figured I'm just not the target audience.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, and Murder
beorn_101's review
1.0
I wanted to like this book, but I couldn't finish it. I got about 3/4 of the way thru, but then I just couldn't read further.
This story has several interesting components, but I think it would have made a much stronger short story, 40-50 pages tops, in and out. It basically introduces Malus Darkblade's goal, but then he ends up fighting new person, after new person, after new person on his way to his goal. There is next to no character interaction and development in the story.
Even more annoying, the action sort of felt ridiculously repetitive, malus gets smacked around, does a sneaky attack, Spit chomps on things, rinse repeat.
I have read many of the Black Library books, and I think this was one of the worst. I will not be reading further in the series. If you want to read about the Dark Elves do yourself a favor and just read the Sundering trilogy.
This story has several interesting components, but I think it would have made a much stronger short story, 40-50 pages tops, in and out. It basically introduces Malus Darkblade's goal, but then he ends up fighting new person, after new person, after new person on his way to his goal. There is next to no character interaction and development in the story.
Even more annoying, the action sort of felt ridiculously repetitive, malus gets smacked around, does a sneaky attack, Spit chomps on things, rinse repeat.
I have read many of the Black Library books, and I think this was one of the worst. I will not be reading further in the series. If you want to read about the Dark Elves do yourself a favor and just read the Sundering trilogy.
pa11av's review
4.0
An easy four star because Malus Darkblade is a bad dude. There is not a shred of goodness in this dude other than pure hate and a filthy ambition. It helps that he cunning, brave, and fearless to the absolute maximum degree. This is not a good vs evil story. It's bad vs evil story. And I like it a lot. Rarely does one get to read books that are from a negative character's POV and tell the story of his badness.
Some of Malus' decisions in the book shocked me because fuck him, I was not expecting him to be THAT evil. Entertaining read if only you read it for the descriptions of evil deeds and strange environments.
I'd give this one 4.5 stars even!
Some of Malus' decisions in the book shocked me because fuck him, I was not expecting him to be THAT evil. Entertaining read if only you read it for the descriptions of evil deeds and strange environments.
I'd give this one 4.5 stars even!
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