Dark Age
Ratings200
Average rating4.5
It would be a 5 star if it wasn't for the first part. I couldn't wait to get it over with...
However, the rest of this book is a masterpiece. Pierce Brown is a great writer and knows exactly how to keep a reader engaged and on the edge of his seat. The emotional impact was really great and the different story arcs left me just speechless at some points.
The different POV's are written way better then Iron Gold, so that was also a big step up from book 4.
It would be a 5 star if it wasn't for the first part. I couldn't wait to get it over with...
However, the rest of this book is a masterpiece. Pierce Brown is a great writer and knows exactly how to keep a reader engaged and on the edge of his seat. The emotional impact was really great and the different story arcs left me just speechless at some points.
The different POV's are written way better then Iron Gold, so that was also a big step up from book 4.
I think Mr. Brown's writing abilities have reached new heights. The way the scope of the world just blows open in this book is stunning. The political power plays, the twists and turns, the war, the action, the mysteries, the revelations!
The way the personalities of each character shine through in the prose. Lysander's being so flowery and youthful (despite the subject matter often being neither), Lyria's echoing an early Darrow. Virginia's intellect, cunning and strength finally being put on full display in first person. Ephraim's bitterness melting away and confidence coming forward as time goes on. Truly wonderful to read and witness.
I think this has been my favorite book of the saga so far. Really looking forward to Light Bringer!
I think Mr. Brown's writing abilities have reached new heights. The way the scope of the world just blows open in this book is stunning. The political power plays, the twists and turns, the war, the action, the mysteries, the revelations!
The way the personalities of each character shine through in the prose. Lysander's being so flowery and youthful (despite the subject matter often being neither), Lyria's echoing an early Darrow. Virginia's intellect, cunning and strength finally being put on full display in first person. Ephraim's bitterness melting away and confidence coming forward as time goes on. Truly wonderful to read and witness.
I think this has been my favorite book of the saga so far. Really looking forward to Light Bringer!
