Terry C. Simpson
Autore di Etchings of Power
Sull'Autore
Serie
Opere di Terry C. Simpson
Etichette
Informazioni generali
Non ci sono ancora dati nella Conoscenza comune per questo autore. Puoi aiutarci.
Utenti
Recensioni
Note: I did not finish this book. I stopped on page 75.
First Impressions
I really appreciate a decent cover and a great map! I hardly ever get any maps (let alone really nice maps) from self-published authors. Seeing the map really ramped up my excitement and made the book feel more "epic." I wish the map was in a higher resolution so that I could zoom…but at least there is a map.
Reading
My excitement started fading rather quickly. The writing is fine, the book starts with action and the plot seems to start pretty quickly...my issue is the language and register of the book so far. The author created a new magic system that isn’t…explained well. There are a lot of created words that I haven’t been able to completely pin down using context clues. This made everything really, really difficult (and frustrating) for me. I prayed for a glossary every page and a half. The author uses a register that assumes the reader has already familiar with his magic system by reading book one of this series (this is a prequel).
This quote is from page 26:
It was at this point that I wanted to put the book down and not come back. WTH was just said there? I haven’t the faintest clue. I couldn't truly understand the nature of the conflict because I had no clue what the words meant or implied. I caught the gist of it but that's about it. I pressed on for a while longer but finally my confusion and annoyance got the best of me. I need to put this one down until my annoyance fades (or the author updates with a glossary).… (altro)
First Impressions
I really appreciate a decent cover and a great map! I hardly ever get any maps (let alone really nice maps) from self-published authors. Seeing the map really ramped up my excitement and made the book feel more "epic." I wish the map was in a higher resolution so that I could zoom…but at least there is a map.
Reading
My excitement started fading rather quickly. The writing is fine, the book starts with action and the plot seems to start pretty quickly...my issue is the language and register of the book so far. The author created a new magic system that isn’t…explained well. There are a lot of created words that I haven’t been able to completely pin down using context clues. This made everything really, really difficult (and frustrating) for me. I prayed for a glossary every page and a half. The author uses a register that assumes the reader has already familiar with his magic system by reading book one of this series (this is a prequel).
This quote is from page 26:
Stefan rubbed at his throbbing temple. The same concerns Garrick voiced had nagged at him for years. Other than the difference in elements of Mater each could Forge, Alzari, Ashishin and Pathfinders were the same or should be. So why were they so different in control? Was it the type of essences with the elements? No, he doubted that. Someone would have resolved such an issue long ago. He’d inquired after the Pathfinders and the Ashishin in general once, but his questions resulted in silence. On more than one occasion, he was told to direct his questions to their ruling Tribunal. Stefan shook his head. As a free Ostanian, setting foot in Granadia was not an option. Not if he wished to live.
It was at this point that I wanted to put the book down and not come back. WTH was just said there? I haven’t the faintest clue. I couldn't truly understand the nature of the conflict because I had no clue what the words meant or implied. I caught the gist of it but that's about it. I pressed on for a while longer but finally my confusion and annoyance got the best of me. I need to put this one down until my annoyance fades (or the author updates with a glossary).… (altro)
I am rather new to the epic fantasy genre (my husband is a huge fan and has been trying to get me into epic fantasy for years). I wasn't more than 3 chapters in when I knew this would be a book my husband would love. And truth be told by the time the book was finished it was a book I really enjoyed reading, and with any luck all the epic fantasy books I read will be of this quality.
The book takes place in the world of Denestia, which is made up of nations, and nations that not always get along. There world is being threatened, and that means that people who don't always get along or come from different backgrounds have to come together to fight against the enemy, the Shade.
I want to say first about this book that the writing is really good. In general, he was descriptive enough to paint a picture of what was going on but not so much so that the reader couldn't use their own imagination to create their own visuals to accompany. The plot was solid, although it could be mentioned that a lot of books incorporate a enemy that threatens the world, but that does not mean this book is not unique. The thing that makes this book unique is not the general plot like, but the characters within it. They all bring their own personalities, strengths, weaknesses, and personal demons to the reader in a way that allows the reader to empathize with them and create an interesting world and plot to read about.
Ryne is an interesting character while within the book he plays the part of the hero, he is a not a hero that doesn't have a past. Ryne doesn't remember a lot of his path, and often times within the book he has to stop himself from giving into what he refers to as "bloodlust". He often at battle with himself while trying to protect others. I found him interesting from the beginning of the book, from just his physical description alone. He's an 8 foot tall man who is covered in tattoos, tattoos that you find out help to supply him with some of his power.
I also appreciated that the book had a woman character, I'm a girl so I appreciate finding men authors who write women in their books that are more than just the romantic interest and play no real part other than that. Simpson doesn't do that, which I appreciate. Irmina is every bit as capable as the men in the story, and she can hold her own.
Overall, I am going to call this an exciting read. The world building is quite good, and well thought out, the characters vivid and easy to identify with, the plot is interesting. There was seldom a moment while reading this book that I thought it lagged, it kept me engaged the whole way through. I think this book will be a good read for anyone who enjoys epic fantasy books.… (altro)
The book takes place in the world of Denestia, which is made up of nations, and nations that not always get along. There world is being threatened, and that means that people who don't always get along or come from different backgrounds have to come together to fight against the enemy, the Shade.
I want to say first about this book that the writing is really good. In general, he was descriptive enough to paint a picture of what was going on but not so much so that the reader couldn't use their own imagination to create their own visuals to accompany. The plot was solid, although it could be mentioned that a lot of books incorporate a enemy that threatens the world, but that does not mean this book is not unique. The thing that makes this book unique is not the general plot like, but the characters within it. They all bring their own personalities, strengths, weaknesses, and personal demons to the reader in a way that allows the reader to empathize with them and create an interesting world and plot to read about.
Ryne is an interesting character while within the book he plays the part of the hero, he is a not a hero that doesn't have a past. Ryne doesn't remember a lot of his path, and often times within the book he has to stop himself from giving into what he refers to as "bloodlust". He often at battle with himself while trying to protect others. I found him interesting from the beginning of the book, from just his physical description alone. He's an 8 foot tall man who is covered in tattoos, tattoos that you find out help to supply him with some of his power.
I also appreciated that the book had a woman character, I'm a girl so I appreciate finding men authors who write women in their books that are more than just the romantic interest and play no real part other than that. Simpson doesn't do that, which I appreciate. Irmina is every bit as capable as the men in the story, and she can hold her own.
Overall, I am going to call this an exciting read. The world building is quite good, and well thought out, the characters vivid and easy to identify with, the plot is interesting. There was seldom a moment while reading this book that I thought it lagged, it kept me engaged the whole way through. I think this book will be a good read for anyone who enjoys epic fantasy books.… (altro)
1 
HomeLoveBooks | Dec 7, 2011 |
HomeLoveBooks | Dec 7, 2011 | Liste
Statistiche
- Opere
- 9
- Utenti
- 61
- Popolarità
- #274,234
- Voto
- 3.4
- Recensioni
- 3
- ISBN
- 9
First Impressions
I really appreciate a decent cover and a great map! I hardly ever get any maps (let alone really nice maps) from self-published authors. Seeing the map really ramped up my excitement and made the book feel more "epic." I wish the map was in a higher resolution so that I could zoom…but at least there is a map.
Reading
My excitement started fading rather quickly. The writing is fine, the book starts with action and the plot seems to start pretty quickly...my issue is the language and register of the book so far. The author created a new magic system that isn’t…explained well. There are a lot of created words that I haven’t been able to completely pin down using context clues. This made everything really, really difficult (and frustrating) for me. I prayed for a glossary every page and a half. The author uses a register that assumes the reader has already familiar with his magic system by reading book one of this series (this is a prequel).
This quote is from page 26:
It was at this point that I wanted to put the book down and not come back. WTH was just said there? I haven’t the faintest clue. I couldn't truly understand the nature of the conflict because I had no clue what the words meant or implied. I caught the gist of it but that's about it. I pressed on for a while longer but finally my confusion and annoyance got the best of me. I need to put this one down until my annoyance fades (or the author updates with a glossary).… (altro)