I liked the book overall. New characters are interesting. Would be nice to see the titular character more. The world feels different with more Warren users instead of just grunt soldiers who are badasses. Not sure I like it as much.
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Just finished. Enjoyed it well enough. Like most, disappointed by the absence of our boy, among other characters from TGINW.
Regarding power level and magery. I think Elder Gods are on a different level, but since Draconus was mentioned, I don't see how we 'leave K'rul out, considering his blood is the font of power for the likes of Quick Ben and Tayschrenn.
Without getting too spoilery I'd say the Runts and their appearance/creation might be part of why the marines are able to fill the ranks with mages the way they have. Definitely a fair criticism that all the marine squads seem to be on par with the Bridgeburners at this point.
Who are we talking about here? Corporal Hasten Thenu? Is he Ruthan Gudd? Where was this character in TGINW - the marine that gave Rant the knife? Pretty confused by what he's doing with these characters, but I guess that the idea. Calling Mael Azathanai, and then Mael even reiterating it in case the reader is dense, just raises questions.
I know Tavore told the Bonehunters they'd be unwitnessed.. but if you've survived the ordeal, and tattooed your forehead with a symbol representing the unwitnessed, why be cagey about it when asked? Thought that was kinda weird.
Looking forward to both Rant, and now Kanyn Thrall's, first encounters with Karsa. Looking forward to anything with Karsa, damnit. Come on Erikson!
Regarding power level and magery. I think Elder Gods are on a different level, but since Draconus was mentioned, I don't see how we 'leave K'rul out, considering his blood is the font of power for the likes of Quick Ben and Tayschrenn.
Without getting too spoilery I'd say the Runts and their appearance/creation might be part of why the marines are able to fill the ranks with mages the way they have. Definitely a fair criticism that all the marine squads seem to be on par with the Bridgeburners at this point.
Who are we talking about here? Corporal Hasten Thenu? Is he Ruthan Gudd? Where was this character in TGINW - the marine that gave Rant the knife? Pretty confused by what he's doing with these characters, but I guess that the idea. Calling Mael Azathanai, and then Mael even reiterating it in case the reader is dense, just raises questions.
I know Tavore told the Bonehunters they'd be unwitnessed.. but if you've survived the ordeal, and tattooed your forehead with a symbol representing the unwitnessed, why be cagey about it when asked? Thought that was kinda weird.
Looking forward to both Rant, and now Kanyn Thrall's, first encounters with Karsa. Looking forward to anything with Karsa, damnit. Come on Erikson!
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I'm halfway, and honestly I cannot believe I'm tying this from how hyped I was about this coming out but I'm having to force myself to finish. The lack of the main character probably has a lot to do with it.
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Unless I am forgetting someone, the only repeating character
is the living statue Damisk frees
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I was gonna wait until I was finished but I am 75% in and I am more confused and hating it more than ever. SOOOOO many threads and just little tidbits of info thrown at you. He is even starting to use multiple names/titles for the same fucking people.
-Heboric the no handed ex priest guy who is also blind is pretty cool, following his stuff mostly.
-The Fist AKA Coltaine? punches a guy shattering his hand is supposed to be a huge deal...but why...who are these people...I should care but I don't give a shit because he immediately moves on to pikeman and archers on a raft slaughtering people.
-Felisin...who apparently was in book 1 has some interesting stuff but she is such a cunt I don't give a fuck.
-Soletaken are a big deal. Are they? No idea..who cares..
-Sha'ik is dead..but she is back and talking with ex priest guy to start the whirlwind...which is already happening, but maybe not?
-Everything with Fiddler, Mappo etc can just fuck right off, they just keep giving me endless questions.
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Hand shattering - it’s a big deal because the person that was punched has become more than a mortal human.
Felisin is a bitter cunt. Has a satisfying ending.
Sole’Taken are a big deal just because they’re scary, powerful, and drawn to power. Shapeshifters that are converging on a point of power, killing each other trying to get at the power. People in the way can get easily fucked up so it’s a big deal to them.
Yeah Mappo can be confusing, takes a while to reveal things with his story line. Fiddler and the boys are great, not sure what your issue is there other than slow reveals with some of the things they’ve done or experienced. There’s a lot of things that don’t fully get laid out in these books, like how a person ascends. Like with the bridge burners, they basically just went through a harrowing situation in the desert and that did something to the whole troop, making them more than a normal mortal. What exact process happened that led to it never gets spelled out, it’s just something that happened. There’s multiple ways people end up ascending but it’s never laid out like Sanderson does with his rules and magic systems.
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That's a shame but based on your earlier reply I guess I can see why. It's not for everyone but the ride is WILD.
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