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214 reviews
Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights by Arone Le Bray, Lukas Kristjanson, Caitlin Sullivan Kelly, Ryan Cormier, Courtney Woods, John Epler, Brianne Battye, Patrick Weekes, Sylvia Feketekuty
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This collection of short stories was a very entertaining read.
I've read all short stories over the span of a few weeks. Each one stood perfectly by itself, but they still felt connected. Especially with the upcoming release of "Dragon Age: The Veilguard", they felt like a reminder of past times (the old games) and a set up of the new one.
I really enjoyed how many of the short stories referenced old characters. I was really suprised even Sten from Origins was mentioned (even though not by name).
I had a few favorites within the short stories. I especially enjoyed "The Horror of Hormak" by John Epler, "The Streets of Minrathos" by Brianne Battye, "An Old Crows Tricks" by Arone Le Bray and "The Dread Wolf Take You" by Patrick Weekes.
And I would actually say that none of the short stories in there are bad. There were two I did not enjoy that well, because I found the writing style a bit exhausting. But I think this does not mean they were written badly, it's more about my preferences.
Not all of the stories are grimdark. Some are surprisingly hopeful. Which leads to a very enjoyable contrast between diffent moods between the stories.
The order of the story was with purpose. And none of the stories dominated over the others (like lengthwise, or because of its topics or cameos). I would even say they complimented each other as they featured very different chracters, settings and topics.
I definitly would recommend reading this book if you're a fan of Dragon Age.
I've read all short stories over the span of a few weeks. Each one stood perfectly by itself, but they still felt connected. Especially with the upcoming release of "Dragon Age: The Veilguard", they felt like a reminder of past times (the old games) and a set up of the new one.
I really enjoyed how many of the short stories referenced old characters. I was really suprised even Sten from Origins was mentioned (even though not by name).
I had a few favorites within the short stories. I especially enjoyed "The Horror of Hormak" by John Epler, "The Streets of Minrathos" by Brianne Battye, "An Old Crows Tricks" by Arone Le Bray and "The Dread Wolf Take You" by Patrick Weekes.
And I would actually say that none of the short stories in there are bad. There were two I did not enjoy that well, because I found the writing style a bit exhausting. But I think this does not mean they were written badly, it's more about my preferences.
Not all of the stories are grimdark. Some are surprisingly hopeful. Which leads to a very enjoyable contrast between diffent moods between the stories.
The order of the story was with purpose. And none of the stories dominated over the others (like lengthwise, or because of its topics or cameos). I would even say they complimented each other as they featured very different chracters, settings and topics.
I definitly would recommend reading this book if you're a fan of Dragon Age.
xxxHolic Band 13 by CLAMP
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Doctor Who: Death's Deal by Darren Jones
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Felt like an actual Doctor Who episode. It was a bit weird having Donnas Voice talking the Doctor, but I loved Catherine Tate as Narrator. She does an extremly good job giving everyone their own voice.
Alsoloved the Cameo of Eleven .
I found the plot and the message of it really interesting. The main characters were pretty interesting as well.
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I found the plot and the message of it really interesting. The main characters were pretty interesting as well.
Don't Lie to Me – Paranormal Consultant 10 by Ritsu Miyako
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a good conclusion for the series.
In some aspects it felt a bit rushed. I really wished there would have been more details about a few aspects:
Especially about Shiros backgroundstory, why he lost his abilities to hear lies. The plotline of him borrowing Kaorus identity felt like wasted pontential. It would be more interesting if he had an actual reasoning here.
I really liked that Ritusu Miyako decided that she wanted to conclude the series with some more insight on Somas past and why he found Kanako intriguing. But I also wished we would have gotten some more details.
I am kind of fine how the romance aspect is concluded. I feared it would feel of and mismatch the feeling the rest of the story had for me. But the idea to emphasize the bond between both of them the same way their interactions always happened during the series, fit perfectly.
In some aspects it felt a bit rushed. I really wished there would have been more details about a few aspects:
I really liked that Ritusu Miyako decided that she wanted to conclude the series with some more insight on Somas past and why he found Kanako intriguing. But I also wished we would have gotten some more details.
I am kind of fine how the romance aspect is concluded. I feared it would feel of and mismatch the feeling the rest of the story had for me. But the idea to emphasize the bond between both of them the same way their interactions always happened during the series, fit perfectly.
Sternwanderer by Neil Gaiman
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This book has surprised me, in a positive way.
I had some expectations how it will end and how the plot will resolve stemming from how the characters behave and how I know this kind of stories. But the resolve was way better than I imagined.
This book kind of resembles a classical fairy tale and I would recommend reading it through this lense.
I had some expectations how it will end and how the plot will resolve stemming from how the characters behave and how I know this kind of stories. But the resolve was way better than I imagined.
This book kind of resembles a classical fairy tale and I would recommend reading it through this lense.
Queer*Welten 11-2023 by Jasper Nicolaisen, Jassi Etter, Jeannie Marschall, kvmw, Heike Knopp-Sullivan, Anna Zabini, Lünn, Christian Vogt, Illi Anna Heger, Judith Vogt, Lena Richter, Iva Moor, Iris Leander Villiam, Chris* Lawaai, Charline Winter, Alex, Amalia Zeichnerin, Teresa Teske
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Sehr interessante Geschichten. Angenehmes, kurzweiliges Leseerlebnis.
Ich möchte, dass das Hauptthema hier Hexengeschichten waren und dass es auch einen theoretischen Abriss über die (historische) Darstellung von Hexen in den Medien gab.
Mir persönlich hat leider nicht der Schreibstil von allen Autor*innen gefallen, aber durch die Mischung dürfte hier für viele etwas passendes dabei sein.
Besonders mochte ich die Kurzgeschichten "Grüne Herzen", von Charline Winter, "Mein schönster Hexenprozess" von Lünn und "Das Geheimnis der Puddingteilchen" von Chris* Lawii.
Ich weiß leider nicht, ob es ein Problem spezifisch mit meinem eReader ist, aber bei mir gingen Überschriften, Inhalthinweise und Tags direkt in den Fließtext über und die Gedicht-/Zauberspruchseiten waren merkwürdig formatiert, was das Lesen etwas erschwert hat. (Betrifft die ePub Version. Darstellung an zwei unterschiedlichen Geräten, eReader und App auf dem Tablet, getestet.)
Ich möchte, dass das Hauptthema hier Hexengeschichten waren und dass es auch einen theoretischen Abriss über die (historische) Darstellung von Hexen in den Medien gab.
Mir persönlich hat leider nicht der Schreibstil von allen Autor*innen gefallen, aber durch die Mischung dürfte hier für viele etwas passendes dabei sein.
Besonders mochte ich die Kurzgeschichten "Grüne Herzen", von Charline Winter, "Mein schönster Hexenprozess" von Lünn und "Das Geheimnis der Puddingteilchen" von Chris* Lawii.
Ich weiß leider nicht, ob es ein Problem spezifisch mit meinem eReader ist, aber bei mir gingen Überschriften, Inhalthinweise und Tags direkt in den Fließtext über und die Gedicht-/Zauberspruchseiten waren merkwürdig formatiert, was das Lesen etwas erschwert hat. (Betrifft die ePub Version. Darstellung an zwei unterschiedlichen Geräten, eReader und App auf dem Tablet, getestet.)
Fullmetal Alchemist Ultra Edition 04 by Hiromu Arakawa
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Der Schwalbenturm by Andrzej Sapkowski
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Das Erbe des Weißen Wolfs: Magische Geschichten aus der Welt des Hexers by Marcin Zwierzchowski
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Ich hatte sehr viel Freude mit dieser Kurzgeschichtensammlung. Die Geschichten stammen von seinem sehr vielfältigen Pool an Autor*innen und die aufgegriffenen Themen sind mindestens genauso komplex. Einige Autor*innen ähneln in ihrem Schreibstil dem Original von Sapowski, andere schreiben ganz anders, doch genauso passend für die Welt von "The Witcher".
Auch die Reihenfolge der Kurzgeschichten fand ich in dieser Sammlung sehr gelungen. Es werden längere, mit kürzeren Geschichten gemischt. Es beginnt bei Geralt, mit der Zeit verlagert sich der Fokus immer weiter zu kleineren Charakteren, die man im Laufe der Zeit vielleicht sogar schon vergessen hat. Die Geschichten beantworten Fragen, die beim Lesen der Bücher (vielleicht) offen geblieben sind, trauen sich aber auch neue, eigene Fragen zu stellen.
Meine Favoriten waren "Zähne und Klauen" von Jacek Wróbel und "Die Skala der Pflichten" von Katarzyna Gielicz.
Bei ersterer hat mich die gewählte Perspektive positiv überrascht. Mir hat sehr gefallen, nach und nach zu entdecken, dass man hier aus der Perspektive der Striege (Adda und Foltests Tochter) ließt. Ich fand den Stil, in dem ihr Persönlichkeit, Vernunft und eine eigene Moral gegeben wurden, sehr mitreißend.
In die Skala der Pflichten fand ich es sehr spannend, wie hier wieder ein stückweit das Ende der Hexer und die Veränderung der Welt aufgeriffen wurde. Es fühlt sich an, wie eine Geschichte, die ungewisse Zeit nach dem Ende des letzten Bandes spielt.
Ich würde die Kurzgeschichtensammlung Fans der Hexer-Reihe sehr ans Herz legen. Inhaltlich, wie auch vom Schreibstil her und den Themen fühlt es sich tatsächlich so an, als würde man Sapowskis Welt einmal aufs Neue betreten.
Auch die Reihenfolge der Kurzgeschichten fand ich in dieser Sammlung sehr gelungen. Es werden längere, mit kürzeren Geschichten gemischt. Es beginnt bei Geralt, mit der Zeit verlagert sich der Fokus immer weiter zu kleineren Charakteren, die man im Laufe der Zeit vielleicht sogar schon vergessen hat. Die Geschichten beantworten Fragen, die beim Lesen der Bücher (vielleicht) offen geblieben sind, trauen sich aber auch neue, eigene Fragen zu stellen.
Meine Favoriten waren "Zähne und Klauen" von Jacek Wróbel und "Die Skala der Pflichten" von Katarzyna Gielicz.
In die Skala der Pflichten fand ich es sehr spannend, wie hier wieder ein stückweit das Ende der Hexer und die Veränderung der Welt aufgeriffen wurde. Es fühlt sich an, wie eine Geschichte, die ungewisse Zeit nach dem Ende des letzten Bandes spielt.
Ich würde die Kurzgeschichtensammlung Fans der Hexer-Reihe sehr ans Herz legen. Inhaltlich, wie auch vom Schreibstil her und den Themen fühlt es sich tatsächlich so an, als würde man Sapowskis Welt einmal aufs Neue betreten.
Don't Lie to Me - Paranormal Consultant 9 by Ritsu Miyako
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This issue was brilliant. I think I'll put more details in a Spoiler-warning and would recommend reading this part without knowing what exactly might be happening and how everything is set up.
It starts a bit slow but I really loved how the plot developed within the last few pages of the book. Everything before was the perfect setup of the scene. I was hit with a lot of different emotions on the last few panels.
The only thing I am not exactly happy with is everything is leading to a romance between Kanako and Soma. I loved their mentor-mentee dynamic and the romance spoiled the series a bit for me. The setup itself feels organic and not forced, this detail is just not for me.
The only thing I am not exactly happy with is everything is leading to a romance between Kanako and Soma. I loved their mentor-mentee dynamic and the romance spoiled the series a bit for me. The setup itself feels organic and not forced, this detail is just not for me.