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vi_holmes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Absolutely loved it from start to finish!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Gore, War, Colonisation, and Death
Moderate: Suicide, Trafficking, Slavery, and Racism
agentnk_'s review against another edition
5.0
If any video game series deserved a range of spin off novels it was Assassin’s Creed.
Forsaken is basically Haytham's diary which you already saw on the game. Super happy that this book was through Haytham's point of view. It was a nice change and we finally got to see how and why he even became a Templar.
Forsaken is basically Haytham's diary which you already saw on the game. Super happy that this book was through Haytham's point of view. It was a nice change and we finally got to see how and why he even became a Templar.
docka's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
nos_astra's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jakepasseri's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
pho_ar's review against another edition
4.0
To read Haytham's story was heartbreaking, but through it I have gained so much more respect and love for a character that I already regarded highly. His story was detailed so well and made so much sense with regards to the events in the game. I needed to hear his side of the story ; I am glad I did. I wished it ended differently and that he and Connor could've reconciled, instead of ending in his death, but he did so standing by what he did. Honestly, I mourned him when I killed him in game( I will never forgive the creators for making me do so, mostly jesting), and now more so after discovering that he was a man taken by the people who ruined his family, a man of respect and honor, a man of hope once , and a man who lost his faith; I both mourn him more and I am endeared to him even more.
the_only_bunny's review against another edition
5.0
I wished we'd knew a lot more of Haytham Kenway in the game when I played it. It was so detailed that I really wish was part of the game.
5holywounds's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Love Haytham his character is so interesting and I think the author did a great job writing his voice
maddlecat's review
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
vingilot's review against another edition
4.0
One of the most tragic stories in the AC universe is not to be found in any of the games, it is in this book. If you liked Haytham before reading this, you will love him after. It adds so much depths to the events of AC III.
Young Haytham, raised by a father who is rather quiet about his past, yet gives him a child hood like no other. Training every day for what he does not know, after all it is the only life he knows. Right until it is all taken away from him. His house burned, his sister kidnapped, and he inducted into a secret organisation his father may or may not have been a part of, or been the enemy of.
Truly fascinating story, finally we know why Haytham stayed a Templar, and how conflicted he truly was. Till I read this I never believed Haytham would let Connor kill him, but now I suspect that was indeed the case. This makes so much more sense of a what was originally a rather confusing character, and including the Connor's speech which was cut from the game was a very nice touch indeed.
All in all a great story, very well told, which adds a lot of worldbuilding to the AC universe. A must read for any AC fan.
Young Haytham, raised by a father who is rather quiet about his past, yet gives him a child hood like no other. Training every day for what he does not know, after all it is the only life he knows. Right until it is all taken away from him. His house burned, his sister kidnapped, and he inducted into a secret organisation his father may or may not have been a part of, or been the enemy of.
Truly fascinating story, finally we know why Haytham stayed a Templar, and how conflicted he truly was. Till I read this I never believed Haytham would let Connor kill him, but now I suspect that was indeed the case. This makes so much more sense of a what was originally a rather confusing character, and including the Connor's speech which was cut from the game was a very nice touch indeed.
All in all a great story, very well told, which adds a lot of worldbuilding to the AC universe. A must read for any AC fan.