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Best of the series

Revisado: 06-19-24

I've looked forward to this book for over a year waiting for it to hit audible and it was well worth the wait. Until now this series has been fun and I've enjoyed it but the character and plot development on this book really took this series to a new level for me. Really good stuff!!

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The Uncanny Valley

Revisado: 11-28-23

This stood out to me because it is so lifelike, but different enough that it's fun. The story starts as the usual prince setting off on discovery that's comfortable we' ve all read that enough to develop a taste for it. Men make plans and god laughs Hayden begins his story not as some mystical invincible hero but the same awkward and semi competent child we all were. Though good luck bad choices and good storytelling we are brought to a place that is organic enough to be fun without being boring. It's wzards in space but fun and the character development is scary good

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Unexpected and Unstoppable

Revisado: 09-07-23

I didn't approach this as anything special, another reluctant hero on a quest against an evil empire..... Yawn. What I found was a compelling story of the perseverance of normal people with all of their frailty, ugliness, and nobility on full display. The hero is tormented without being tedious, the dialog isn't overly or overtly preachy, and the character motivation is natural and organic. Well done!

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Thought Provoking

Revisado: 05-30-23

This is a rare jem in fantasy of the kind I think deserves remembering. The ideas put forth in here make you stop and consider what you think about your world and life and the values you hold without being overly preachy or obsessed with itself (looking at you Golden Compass)

This is the best work James has done so far and it's a damn fun read.

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One of the best works of non-fiction I've read

Revisado: 03-21-23

This was fun engaging and informative without being dull or dead. I was surprised because even though it's not dramatized, I was emotionally invested in the story. Fantastic work and the authors knowledge of the subject and passion are wonderfully infectious

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Solid Foundation

Revisado: 02-26-22

This is an excellent overview of the Middle Ages through an English lense. I've heard a few of these now and since we're constantly referencing that science technology and culture coming from Asia and the Middle East I wonder why we're not covering them instead of Europe

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Apologist bordering propaganda

Revisado: 10-16-21

The book is good the authors rampant English bias and fawning apologisum for his subject is a bit of a drag. Still it has good information and while I don't agree with his point of view he does a good job presenting the information

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It's pretty darn good

Revisado: 05-20-21

The test of a writer is in what they make you feel or if they can at all. I haven't found anyone who could make me feel for his character and setting this hard since Robert Jordan. While this is a different kind of writing it is moving thought provoking and fun excellent job looking forward to the rest

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Rape Porn

Revisado: 07-08-17

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The constant gratuitous rape scenes

What was most disappointing about J. K. Swift’s story?

See above

What three words best describe Brad Wills’s voice?

Engaging exciting new

Did Acre inspire you to do anything?

Never purchase any of this man's writing again.

Any additional comments?

I could have dealt with the authors lack of expertise on swordsmanship and weaponry in general, but fact that the story was lack luster compounded by his repellant and constant use of rape as a plot device was disgusting

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Love the series miss Matt Wolf

Revisado: 11-22-16

Neil does a serviceable job but Matt was the man for this story and I wish you'd bring him back

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