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tclinrow's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
An interesting short story about a group of bandits. They weren't loveable, but they were the type of characters you love to hate. A good little read (or listen, I suppose).
pagesofash's review
adventurous
dark
fast-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? No
3.0
tyrelljh's review
4.0
Better to Live than to Die is a short story set before the events in Malice. Though very short in length, it gives us a bit more of Camlin's history that will just enrich his character a bit more.
bubblewombat's review
fast-paced
3.0
I listened to this after reading Malice and I'm glad I did, since I understand Camlin a bit better now. He played an important role in the book (and probably will further in the series), and now it's clear just how hard it was for him to leave Braith.
martymowo's review
3.0
Jumped into this without any previous exposure to the author or narrator.
It was an interesting and short little story. You are dropped into the middle of an event but it's easy enough to follow and it has made me want to try more by this author. Nice little piece of side-fantasy.
(No doubt you would get more from it if you had read The Faithful and the Fallen first but it is just fine for people who haven't. Just don't expect a lot of world building etc... it's only 35mins long)
It was an interesting and short little story. You are dropped into the middle of an event but it's easy enough to follow and it has made me want to try more by this author. Nice little piece of side-fantasy.
(No doubt you would get more from it if you had read The Faithful and the Fallen first but it is just fine for people who haven't. Just don't expect a lot of world building etc... it's only 35mins long)
pihlen76's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
thefussyreader's review
4.0
As of reading this short story, I'm currently halfway through the Faithful and the Fallen series and really enjoying it. When I learnt about this short story involving Camlin, a character I genuinely like in the series, I was very interested in reading it, especially when I found it in Audible's Plus collection for free.
It's a very short story that probably doesn't add much to the series in general, but I thought it added a lot to Camlin's character. I didn't quite realise the strength of Camlin's loyalty to Braith until I listened to this. And now knowing this, I realise how difficult Camlin's decision to leave Braith's company must have been for him. This shows some real character growth on his part and if anything, this short story has elevated my opinion of Camlin.
It's fast-paced and well written, and in classic John Gwynne style, there are a few cool fight scenes. This is by no means an essential read to enjoy the Faithful and the Fallen, but it was quick and fun nonetheless and I'd recommend it to any fan who has 40 minutes to kill and wants a satisfying, fulfilling short story.
It's a very short story that probably doesn't add much to the series in general, but I thought it added a lot to Camlin's character. I didn't quite realise the strength of Camlin's loyalty to Braith until I listened to this. And now knowing this, I realise how difficult Camlin's decision to leave Braith's company must have been for him. This shows some real character growth on his part and if anything, this short story has elevated my opinion of Camlin.
It's fast-paced and well written, and in classic John Gwynne style, there are a few cool fight scenes. This is by no means an essential read to enjoy the Faithful and the Fallen, but it was quick and fun nonetheless and I'd recommend it to any fan who has 40 minutes to kill and wants a satisfying, fulfilling short story.
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