Jared Petrick

Quintessential GGK, but the narrator is a bit weak.

Revisado: 08-22-24

Not his best, but still great GGK. That means a poetic and masterful telling of the joy and sorrow of people striving for good and honor, often in opposing groups, in a historical representation of our difficult world.

The narrator is decent, but he can't imbue the prose with the gravitas and emotion that others (like Simon Vance or Tim Gerard Reynolds) do so well.

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Mercifully fast paced

Revisado: 11-29-23

Vacuous storytelling and bone dry action. I'm happy for the author's success, but this is bad.

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A beautifully written tale of hope and lament.

Revisado: 01-30-23

I absolutely loved it. A beautifully told story with heart. While Kay occasionally leans into the erotic in Lions, he vividly paints demonstrations of true passion, love, and honor.

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A strange brew of philosophy and pulp

Revisado: 01-27-23

Certainly more than the sum of its parts, Elric, the last emperor of Melnibone, provides some of the real estate upon which modern fantasy stands. That being said, these books seem to be, more than anything else, a sandbox for Moorcock to ponder philosophy, metaphysics, and ethics. The plots are often thin and random as so much of Elric's fate is in the hands of capricious gods. So despite his profound strength of will and pioneering independence of thought, he's continually propelled by forces greater still to enact or suffer calamity after calamity. In this way, the reader shares Elric's dilemma: Just what is the purpose to all of this? Where is it going? I can appreciate this meta narrative, but I don't find it substantive or compelling.

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Too slow and mundane for me

Revisado: 12-15-22

A slow drama, but there's magic stuff. It seems like it might be fine if that's what you're looking for.

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Disappointing conclusion from a promising author

Revisado: 12-07-22

When I began this series I was enraptured by the aged, broken protagonist and his struggle through a world filled with latent dread.

Largely, though, Iconoclasts fails to deliver on its promises. Shel shares only glimpses of the horror his characters feel. The plot has a solid trajectory, but its pacing is off particularly in the final book. Each point in the arc fits well, but the writing never manages to illicit the suspense and concern necessary for satisfying resolutions.

I will continue to follow Shel's development, but I hope he adds some things to his toolbox.

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Solid, but doesn't really stand out.

Revisado: 11-14-22

This was a good, if not great listen. Unlike many books the the genre, Tier One did not suffer from instructing the reader or the overuse of jargon and unnecessary details in an attempt to establish bona fides...with one exception. If, while reading "crouch" in the description of an operation, a person says, "OK, but was it a 'tactical crouch'?", the issue is with that person. It is not inexactness on the part of the author. Otherwise, this was fast-paced, compelling story with satisfying, though predictable, conclusion.

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An enjoyable dip into a lost age

Revisado: 10-23-22

I really enjoy Angus Watson. His characters feel relatable, yet largely true to their time. I especially appreciate Watson's efforts at historical accuracy. Because of this, however, I was a little annoyed by sensibilities that were just a bit too modern. If that doesn't scare you off, then definitely check out this author.

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A pleasure

Revisado: 07-03-22

I purchased this during one of Audible's sales which generally contain plenty of second rate niche garbage. Seemingly not written for such an audience, this novel seeks to stand on its own. The social commentary is also rather subdued leaving You Die When You Die to be a pleasure to listen to. While the plot is not enormously compelling, the characters and world won me over. Levity and death manage to walk hand in hand and the historical nature of the cultures and environs is felt throughout.

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Good, but hurt by some poor production choices

Revisado: 11-27-21

The narration was all great, but the chapter break music was an unpleasant interruption every time.

The writing was often more rich than I expected for what otherwise felt like YA pulp.

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