The book is a dark and brutal fantasy novel featuring the ruthless dark elf Malus Darkblade. The reviewer enjoyed the action-packed plot and the complex, unlikable protagonist, finding the story both gripping and disturbing.
This novel is a dark and violent fantasy that delves into the brutal world of the Druchii, a society of dark elves known for their treachery and ambition. The protagonist, Malus Darkblade, is a highborn Druchii who embarks on a desperate quest to recover a lost relic and regain his honor after a failed raid. The reviewer found the book to be exceptionally dark and disturbing, with a high level of gore and brutal action. They appreciated the relentless nature of Malus, who faces one desperate situation after another, often barely surviving. The reviewer also noted that the book is not for those who prefer kind and sympathetic characters, as Malus is ruthless and unlikable. Despite this, the reviewer enjoyed the story and found it to be a gripping and enjoyable read.
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One of my first villain novels, first of five. A very, very interesting read, highly enjoyable. It's Warhammer Fantasy so you can expect an exceptionally violent tolkienesque world filled with fast paced action, brutal fights, gore and so on. A true rollercoaster of gripping desperate situations one after the other.
The book was great and i loved it. It had just the right amount of horrible things happening mixed with the real possibility of huge success. Along with some great, brutal action, and a lot of gore.
The characterization was fun and the action was plentiful (and quite gory too). Reading about an evil main character and his evil race was oddly enjoyable.