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Child of the Daystar
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Description
Among the scattered fringe cities bordering the Cienbal desert, the true name of the Monster of Karth is spoken only in whispers...RAZ I'SYUL ARRO. A sellsword of the utmost caliber, Raz is a killer of paramount skill and highest regard. Towering tall even amongst the atherian, he is the only of his kind to live free in the "civilized" confines of mankind's varied cultures. He has no need of loyalties, his sole affections pledged to the gold crowns that buy his time and skills.
Wed to his blades, Raz's only friends are the Moon and Her Stars and the shadows they bring with the night. But Raz was not born to the mercenary's way, to the butchery and battle of day-by-day survival.
Raz, like a sword, was hammered from steel and fire and ashy smoke, forged on the ruins of an old life. And Raz knows who he owes this new path to, this carved way of blood and iron. The Monster of Karth, after all, would never forget who gave him that name. And some debts can't be paid in gold....
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Global5 out of 5 stars
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Interprétation5 out of 5 stars
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Histoire5 out of 5 stars
- Drake Vato
- 26/08/2016
A Solid Start To A Potentially Great Series
Child of the Daystar is the first chapter in the upcoming Wings of War fantasy series. It is also one of the best novels I've experienced this year, and I consider myself an avid reader, one who has hundreds of books under his belt. Author Bryce O'Connor has written a great piece that both entertains and tells a dramatic story, so I heartily recommend anyone to get novel and experience it for themselves.
But first, let me delve a bit deeper into things.
STORY
As a whole, the story of the book, while nothing original, is well told and gripping. The pacing is neither frantic, nor plodding but, as another reviewer had said, goes in a kind-of flowing, fluid tempo that serves perfectly to portray the events that happen on page. (And, in the case of the audiobook, the narrator does an excellent job to reflect this - see below) Overall, the plot begins in a more languid pace, then gradually picks up the speed until in the end we have a nice array of action and dramatics.
The setting of the book is nothing to write home about - it is a fairly standard low fantasy, spiced up with some original elements and a hint of post-apocalyptism. The main draw is the geography, the continent where the events take place being separated into two mega-regions - the freezingly-cold North and the blistering-hot South.
The main characters are well-rounded and complex, and their changes during the story are dramatic, evocative, and most importantly, believable. The side and minor characters are also quite varied and have personalities of their own, though the ones introduced later in the story feel a bit two-sided and could've used some more depth. Given that the plot is more character-driven than story-driven, this is a major point which the author has done well; I sincerely felt invested in the characters, particularly Raz.
The plot revolves around the main character, Raz i'Syul Arro, who lives through a traumatic event early in his life that shapes his future and changes him forever. The book spans twenty years of in-world time, split into three large acts. The story as a whole is a typical "Coming of Age" scenario, mixed with a healthy dose of revenge and Punisher-style crime-fighting toward the last third. The book also sports a sub-plot of a sorts, about a woman named Syrah, who plays an integral part in story; afterwards, the events featuring her are somewhat stand-alone, though it is hinted heavily that she will have a larger role later in the series.
Something to note: this is a set-up novel. As such, many of the events developing in the book are made so that they either serve as a catalyst to the characters, or lay the foundations for future plot hooks. That said, the novel can be enjoyed on its own, but expect to have many story seeds left unresolved or hanging if you don't follow up on the series.
One of the more unique aspects of the novel is its protagonist: Raz i'Syul. He is not human; which is not so uncommon thing in fiction, not at all. What's rare is that he is the central hero of the story, the plot's main character; now that is something entirely different. Fantasy and sci-fi fiction has always frequently featured non-humans in their worlds, but in all the books I have read so far, I have never encountered a non-human main character, with the exception of the Chanur novels. As such, I consider the novel doubly more interesting, because this "non-human main character" concept is relatively novel. (Pun semi-intended)
This also brings a whole new facet to the narrative, and it is something that the author has handled expertly. Raz acts human and (mostly) thinks human, because such has been his upbringing; at the same time, he is an atherian (large, lizard-like humanoid), with his own instincts and behaviors and Raz' psyche reflects that - he frequently experiences inner conflict between his human morals and alien nature.
Overall, the novel is greater than the sum of its parts. What makes it so enjoyable to read is the execution; the way the story is told, the complex characters who bring it to life, and the solid prose that delivers the whole narrative in an engaging and organic manner. Also, Raz is super cool and has become one of my new favorite characters.
TECHNICAL PRESENTATION
Regarding the technical presentation of the audiobook, everything is top-notch, with a couple of minor complaints.
The narrator is superb; smooth and professional. He delivers the story with just the right pacing, giving emphasis to the sentences when the narrative dictated. His voice-acting is lively and varied; he conveys emotion excellently, and even his female voices were quite believable. My only personal gripe was the narrator's rendition of Raz' voice, but since I imagine it is quite hard to perform non-human voices, this gets a free pass; in the end, I even came to like Raz' voice and began to identify the character with it, so I reckon it should be portrayed in the same way for the next book.
Now, about the minor complaints: the first one is the pauses between chapters. They could've been a bit longer, so as to be easier to distinguish when a segment of the story came to a conclusion. The second complaint is the way Audible has split the audiobook into two parts - right before the big turning point in the plot. That can either be considered a tool for heightening tension, or an obnoxious annoyance - and I personally fall into the second camp.
CONCLUSION
Child of the Daystar is the begining of a fantasy series I will follow with great interest. The combination of a unique main character, solid plot, and a promising story arc and setting makes this book one of the better debuts in recent years. The novel is not without flaws, and there were certain parts where the critic inside me pointed out as lacking or not good enough, but these did not in any way diminish my enjoyment of the novel. Considering Mr. O'Connor is a fresh author, his craft can only improve in the future, bringing even better books to come.
Bottom line, if you like fantasy novels, and want a new, fresh series with an unique and likeable main character, then buy Child of the Daystar and keep an eye out for the rest of the books, when they are finished.
43 personnes ont trouvé cela utile
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Global2 out of 5 stars
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Interprétation3 out of 5 stars
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Histoire2 out of 5 stars
- Jason
- 29/03/2019
World building at the expense of story - meh
The Good:
The main character is likable and you care about what happens to him.
Scenes are generally pretty good.
The Bad:
Awkward writing at times - made me think, "Where's the editor on this?"
Shoves world building down your throat in a way that isn't material to the story - meaning you don't care. I kept thinking, "Nice of the author to do all this world building for a future book right now." I think the editor should have caught this IMO.
Sequels are muddled with the internal motivations of the characters not feeling real.
Conclusion:
I enjoyed the story but am very thankful the book wasn't longer. It was more than a little slog to get to the end. Wouldn't recommend and won't be doing book #2. The narrator does a pretty good job with the material. I don't regret listening to it but found myself wishing it was more polished. It could have been a much better book.
16 personnes ont trouvé cela utile
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Global4 out of 5 stars
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Interprétation5 out of 5 stars
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Histoire5 out of 5 stars
- Christopher
- 07/08/2019
Ignore the negative reviews...
I don’t know how I never came across this series before. It’s right up my alley and is both professionally written and narrated. That in itself is a needle in a haystack for this genre on Audible these days.
This book does technically follow two characters... I read a review that made it sound like one character is interesting, but the other one has long, boring, and frequent interludes that break up the story, and is sucky, or whatever. That review almost made me pass on this book. For this reason I’m reluctantly breaking the unspoken rule of not commenting on someone else’s review...
I’m doing this because first, the complaint is factually incorrect (80% of the story follows the action character and interruptions are infrequent and relatively short). Second, though it’s somewhat subjective, I think that most people will find that the perspective shift is done really well and that while the second character isn’t chopping people’s heads off all day, her story is compelling and there’s plenty of foreshadowing that keeps these sections directly tied into the main plot.
That aside, spending the credit on this book is a definite no brainer. This book is engrossing. The author creates a fully realized world that I had no trouble immersing myself in, and the characters have real complexity which is often lacking in the sword and sorcery/fantasy genre.
So like I said, if you read some of the negative reviews and they made you think that this might be another highly rated book that turns out to be written by a 13 year-old for other 13-year olds or a boring slog that never goes anywhere, then ignore that concern and know that this book deserves every star it has.
15 personnes ont trouvé cela utile
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Global4 out of 5 stars
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Interprétation4 out of 5 stars
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Histoire4 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 25/05/2017
Good but flawed.
Two storylines: 1 great, 1 incredibly boring. The story of Raz, the titular character, was incredible and left me wanting more. You are with Raz through the key events of his early life, and you come to understand his complex motivations. You feel invested in him. Not to mention the action scenes, which although sparse, are very well written.
The other story, inexplicably given almost every other chapter, the story of the northern order of priests, was only slightly more interesting than the back of a shampoo bottle. I listened to those chapters at double speed and it was fine. Would recommend.
8 personnes ont trouvé cela utile
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Global5 out of 5 stars
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Interprétation5 out of 5 stars
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Histoire5 out of 5 stars
- Paul Z.
- 02/08/2016
I can't wait for the next!
This is a wonderful first book. O'Connor is a great writer; the world is interesting, the characters are complex, and he leaves you wanting more. I have read 50 books so far this year (Jan. 1 to Aug. 1) and I would put this in my top 10.
Mikael Naramore is also a top notch narrator.
8 personnes ont trouvé cela utile
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Global5 out of 5 stars
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Interprétation5 out of 5 stars
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Histoire5 out of 5 stars
- Fischer
- 06/12/2016
The best book I've ever read, and I've read over 200 hours
This book is simply amazing, it's set in a perfect time and environment that sets the books mood flawlessly. The characters are in depth and have fully fleshed out back stories. This book is calm in places but has areas of pure emotion and action, making it very exhilarating. This beautiful work of art deserves to be seen. I will never forget this book for as long as I live. I am giving this book a perfect review for the sheer emotional power it has, the author of this book is quite honestly an amazing one, the one that created this breath taking book. For all who see this review, I highly encourage you read this book, you won't regret it, not even for a second.
5 personnes ont trouvé cela utile
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Global5 out of 5 stars
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Interprétation5 out of 5 stars
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Histoire5 out of 5 stars
- Kathleen
- 05/04/2018
RIVETING!!
The writing is wonderful, the story pulls you in and and sure enough, you’re caught!!
The narrator, Mikael Naramore, creates so many voices, it really makes the story come alive in your mind’s eye. Looking forward to the next one!!
4 personnes ont trouvé cela utile
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Global5 out of 5 stars
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Interprétation5 out of 5 stars
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Histoire5 out of 5 stars
- Amanda L Brooks
- 31/10/2016
Action packed with a badass protagonist
Let me start by saying that this is not my favorite genre of novels, however a friend recommended I give this a read and I am glad I did. The book starts off quickly and does not let you go from there. In the style of The Punisher and Man on Fire, this story follows it's protagonist, Raz I'Syul Arro, on his path of revenge and redemption through the immersive universe that Bryce has created. This book is intense and exciting and will have you quickly logging the hours of this audiobook as it keeps you on the edge of your seat. Overall this is great debut from Bryce O'Connor and I will certainly be looking forward to finding out where the rest of the Wings of War series goes.
4 personnes ont trouvé cela utile
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Global2 out of 5 stars
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Interprétation3 out of 5 stars
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Histoire1 out of 5 stars
- Nessmuk
- 22/05/2019
Not impressed
The story line jumped ahead at awkward times, leaving the characters undeveloped and lacking in personality. The main character was lifeless and uninteresting, multiple times leaving me questioning why I was still listening to the book. I would not recommend.
3 personnes ont trouvé cela utile
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Global5 out of 5 stars
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Interprétation5 out of 5 stars
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Histoire5 out of 5 stars
- KLM
- 14/12/2016
Complex, wow
Amazing just amazing. I can't wait for the next book. This book grabbed me and didn't let go. The narrator was perfect for this book and wow. I will be recommending this book to everyone.
3 personnes ont trouvé cela utile
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