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War of the Ancients Trilogy #2
L'anima dei demoni
Nel secondo capitolo di questa epica trilogia, il mago Krasus e gli elfi della notte, guidati dal giovane druido Malfurion Stormrage, combattono una battaglia disperata per rallentare la devastazione portata dalla Legione Infuocata. Restano ormai pochissime speranze, ma un antico potere si leva in aiuto del mondo di Azeroth nella sua ora più cupa. I draghi - guidati da Neltharion, il potente Aspetto - hanno forgiato un'arma di potenza incalcolabile: l'Anima dei Draghi, un artefatto capace di bandire la Legione dal mondo per sempre. Ma utilizzarla potrebbe costare più di quanto chiunque potesse prevedere...
368 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2007
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Richard A. Knaak
283 books1,478 followersRichard A. Knaak is the bestselling author of Dragonlance novels, the Dragonrealm and Black City Saint series (his own creations), six novels for Blizzard Entertainment's Diablo series, and six works in the Warcraft universe. He has also written several non-series fantasy books.
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April 23, 2015
1.5 stars
I'll admit I'm considering the one-star rating for answering two of my most important lore questions in the worst manner possible, but I suppose I'll have to be rational.
Series review here!
I'll admit I'm considering the one-star rating for answering two of my most important lore questions in the worst manner possible, but I suppose I'll have to be rational.
Series review here!
September 15, 2023
تا اینجا از این مجموعه محبوبترینه برام.
December 6, 2020
وارکرفت برای منی که کلی با داستان و بازیهاش زندگی کردم واقعا زیباس
روایت هم به شدت قشنگه، اما متاسفانه کتابش خیلی به ترتیب و بکگراند خوبی شروع به قصه گفتن نمیکنه
مثل باقی فانتزیها نیست، اما دنیای به شدت بزرگ، جذاب و پر معمایی داره.
روایت هم به شدت قشنگه، اما متاسفانه کتابش خیلی به ترتیب و بکگراند خوبی شروع به قصه گفتن نمیکنه
مثل باقی فانتزیها نیست، اما دنیای به شدت بزرگ، جذاب و پر معمایی داره.
August 27, 2013
I like the Warcraft Universe so much that I left aside the poor choices concerning the writing style, the rather limited vocabulary and stylistic choices. I found that at times the author over-played the beauty of the female characters, if anything, aiding to the stereotyping of women.
Warcraft and World of Warcraft is one of the few games where a gear set put on a male character is the same as the one on a female character, without unnecessarily revealing breasts, hips, legs. So, considering the book was based on the game, I would have appreciated some decency in terms of clothing description.
However, I would be lying if I were to say this book was not captivating, fast paced, rather too short for my thirst of warcraft action. I did really enjoy reading it and would recommend it for any Warcraft aficionado.
Warcraft and World of Warcraft is one of the few games where a gear set put on a male character is the same as the one on a female character, without unnecessarily revealing breasts, hips, legs. So, considering the book was based on the game, I would have appreciated some decency in terms of clothing description.
However, I would be lying if I were to say this book was not captivating, fast paced, rather too short for my thirst of warcraft action. I did really enjoy reading it and would recommend it for any Warcraft aficionado.
October 16, 2025
3 ⭐ (I Liked It)
Another Warcraft novel by Knack that I enjoyed, but I felt that could have been so much better with an author that I actually vibe with a little more.
I felt the story here was good and probably even better than the first one since the characters are more fleshed out and bigger things are going on. But I seriously don't know what it is about Knack's writing that throws me off. It feels too forced. Or too....written. Not enough like real people would speak. And even in descriptions it's odd to me how it is described where it feels like he is trying to be smart or say something in an extravagant way and it just falls short. It pulls me out of the book and reminds me that I'm reading rather than falling in deeper and forgetting that I'm looking at words on a page. The thing I find extra funny about all that though is that if I was to write a book (which I hope to get off my lazy butt and do someday) I think that I would have the same issue 😂
Other than that though this book was quite good. I enjoy all the characters while none of them are standouts, they are all easy to enjoy. One thing I did find out while reading this book though. One of the reasons I like the Warcraft world and lore so much is I am super interested and intrigued by the Orcs. I like reading about them the most. The fact that Brox wasn't in this nearly as much as the other characters was super disappointing to me. Luckily, Krasus is super interesting as well as the drama and stories of the twins Malfurion and Illidan.
I was definitely the most satisfied with the ending. The proverbial 💩 is hitting the fan. And while Knack may not be my favorite authors, I'm still excited to see how this trilogy wraps up and is concluded.
Another Warcraft novel by Knack that I enjoyed, but I felt that could have been so much better with an author that I actually vibe with a little more.
I felt the story here was good and probably even better than the first one since the characters are more fleshed out and bigger things are going on. But I seriously don't know what it is about Knack's writing that throws me off. It feels too forced. Or too....written. Not enough like real people would speak. And even in descriptions it's odd to me how it is described where it feels like he is trying to be smart or say something in an extravagant way and it just falls short. It pulls me out of the book and reminds me that I'm reading rather than falling in deeper and forgetting that I'm looking at words on a page. The thing I find extra funny about all that though is that if I was to write a book (which I hope to get off my lazy butt and do someday) I think that I would have the same issue 😂
Other than that though this book was quite good. I enjoy all the characters while none of them are standouts, they are all easy to enjoy. One thing I did find out while reading this book though. One of the reasons I like the Warcraft world and lore so much is I am super interested and intrigued by the Orcs. I like reading about them the most. The fact that Brox wasn't in this nearly as much as the other characters was super disappointing to me. Luckily, Krasus is super interesting as well as the drama and stories of the twins Malfurion and Illidan.
I was definitely the most satisfied with the ending. The proverbial 💩 is hitting the fan. And while Knack may not be my favorite authors, I'm still excited to see how this trilogy wraps up and is concluded.
September 24, 2025
Better than the first book of the trilogy. But still not amazing. Looking forward to the conclusion of the War of the Ancients.
I am hoping to get some questions answered, especially with this whole time travel situation.
I will wait until after I finish the final book, but so far if someone were to ask, I don't think I would recommend this trilogy.
I am hoping to get some questions answered, especially with this whole time travel situation.
I will wait until after I finish the final book, but so far if someone were to ask, I don't think I would recommend this trilogy.
March 4, 2013
When reading a book the reader should feel some type of emotions form the book to better understand the characters thoughts and understand the characters actions. Richard A. Knaak does a interesting job at describing the feelings of the characters and others through either the environment of the character. This review is about the book Warcraft: The Demon Soul by Richard A. Knaak. It takes place in the magical world of Azeroth where night elves rules and other magical races are under classed. It has been this way for centuries until the arrival of the burning legion, a army of demons whose soul purpose is the destruction of all life. With this arrival the world set a blaze, night elves fight defend their homeland while others plan on how to save the world. Among those is the great dragon aspect Netltharion. He has guarded the planet with his fellow aspects for millenniums but form a mysterious force his mind is being corrupted. What is to be expected form the great dragon has yet to be seen.
Following Netltharion’s corruption comes madness. Richard A. Knaak uses of emotional words gives a more in-depth look into each specific characters emotions and gives foreshadowing for what the character might do next. An example is from page 245. During this scene Neltharion is in his domain alone hearing voices that lead him into false emotions. It says “Over and over, the voices repeated such dire things, warning him of duplicity, betrayal.” The use of the word betrayal gives the reader a better understanding of why Neltharion is so mad and why he begins to pan against his friends. The author doesn’t just stop there but uses more words to describe the certain emotions of characters. On page 275, Captain Varo’then sees how much his queen loves another more than him. It says, “A pang of jealousy struck the officer”. Through this whole book the reader will encounter sentences like these. The one thing is that the book does reveal so much emotion that it isn’t hard to find out the next part of the book. This decreases the suspense and thrills of the book just a tad but it makes up for it with descriptions.
Following Netltharion’s corruption comes madness. Richard A. Knaak uses of emotional words gives a more in-depth look into each specific characters emotions and gives foreshadowing for what the character might do next. An example is from page 245. During this scene Neltharion is in his domain alone hearing voices that lead him into false emotions. It says “Over and over, the voices repeated such dire things, warning him of duplicity, betrayal.” The use of the word betrayal gives the reader a better understanding of why Neltharion is so mad and why he begins to pan against his friends. The author doesn’t just stop there but uses more words to describe the certain emotions of characters. On page 275, Captain Varo’then sees how much his queen loves another more than him. It says, “A pang of jealousy struck the officer”. Through this whole book the reader will encounter sentences like these. The one thing is that the book does reveal so much emotion that it isn’t hard to find out the next part of the book. This decreases the suspense and thrills of the book just a tad but it makes up for it with descriptions.
February 3, 2022
I took a bit longer to finish this because I accidentally spent 7 hours in the game fishing out Krasus, Illidan, Maiev, Tyrande and Malfurion's coins from this damned foundation. No regrets. They revealed interesting lore.
Anyway, I really enjoyed this one as well. I think actually this might be my favourite in the whole trilogy because one of the big reveals happen to our main cast. Well, somewhat? We, as the reader, have constantly known that the reason for Krasus' bonding with the dragons, is that he himself is the future version of Korialstrasz, consort to Alexstrasza. Due to timetravel and existing in the past already, he can't transform. This reveal to some of our other main characters was incredibly well done. I also enjoyed the part with the Demon Soul. We're actively encountering the origin of this device, which has promoted destruction across the world of Azeroth since its inception, here during the War of the Ancients. And of course, we see the beginning of the end for the blue dragonflight and Malygos in particular.
I didn't much care about the fight with the demons, and if this would've centered largely around the dragons I would give it all the stars. Look, I like Rhonin and Brox. But nothing beats dragons. I'm that biased. I think as a reader we needed more of an incentive to stay with them. The problematics of Illidan and how we see his future slowly turning the way of the Burning Legion and becoming The Betrayer, is fascinating but once again its not as compelling as any story you were to write about dragons.
I liked it, I truly did, onto the Sundering we go!
Anyway, I really enjoyed this one as well. I think actually this might be my favourite in the whole trilogy because one of the big reveals happen to our main cast. Well, somewhat? We, as the reader, have constantly known that the reason for Krasus' bonding with the dragons, is that he himself is the future version of Korialstrasz, consort to Alexstrasza. Due to timetravel and existing in the past already, he can't transform. This reveal to some of our other main characters was incredibly well done. I also enjoyed the part with the Demon Soul. We're actively encountering the origin of this device, which has promoted destruction across the world of Azeroth since its inception, here during the War of the Ancients. And of course, we see the beginning of the end for the blue dragonflight and Malygos in particular.
I didn't much care about the fight with the demons, and if this would've centered largely around the dragons I would give it all the stars. Look, I like Rhonin and Brox. But nothing beats dragons. I'm that biased. I think as a reader we needed more of an incentive to stay with them. The problematics of Illidan and how we see his future slowly turning the way of the Burning Legion and becoming The Betrayer, is fascinating but once again its not as compelling as any story you were to write about dragons.
I liked it, I truly did, onto the Sundering we go!
October 21, 2013
کتاب اهریمن روان جلد دوم از مجموعه ی نبردباستانیانه که من اونو برای پنجمین دور کتابخوانی فارسی در گروه پرسی 3 خوندم. باید بگم نسبت به کتاب قبل زیبایی بیشتری برام داشت شاید به این خاطر که دیگه شخصیت ها توی ذهنم تثبیت شده بود و می دونستم از هر کدوم چه انتظاری می ره. اما بازم نویسنده هرگز اجازه نداد که بر اون پیش دستی کنم و همیشه در گوشه کنار سوپرایزی برام تدارک دیده بود.
داستان اوج و فرود خوبی داشت اما ترجمه ی این جلد به خوبی جلد قبلی نبود. گاهی چند بار جملات رو می خوندم تا معنا و مفهوم واقعی رو درک کنم. به نظرم ترجمه ی اسم به فارسی هم خوب نبوده اما بازم دوستای صاحب نظر توی عرصه وارکرافت به نظرم در این رابطه نظرشون بر من مقدم تره.
خلاصه این که این جلد به خوبی تونست فانتزی قهرمانی رو به تصویر بکشه و بعضی از صحنه های نبرد هم واقعاً خیلی زیبا توی ذهن مصور می شدن که اینا همش مدیون قلم نویسنده بوده.
داستان اوج و فرود خوبی داشت اما ترجمه ی این جلد به خوبی جلد قبلی نبود. گاهی چند بار جملات رو می خوندم تا معنا و مفهوم واقعی رو درک کنم. به نظرم ترجمه ی اسم به فارسی هم خوب نبوده اما بازم دوستای صاحب نظر توی عرصه وارکرافت به نظرم در این رابطه نظرشون بر من مقدم تره.
خلاصه این که این جلد به خوبی تونست فانتزی قهرمانی رو به تصویر بکشه و بعضی از صحنه های نبرد هم واقعاً خیلی زیبا توی ذهن مصور می شدن که اینا همش مدیون قلم نویسنده بوده.
January 29, 2018
به عنوان یه فانتزی خون و یه فانتزی پسند تا اینجای کار از وارکرفت خوشم نیومده . راست و بی تعارف . حالا بزاریمش پای بی سلیقگی من راحت تریم یقینا .
یه مقداری جادو تو دنیاش بی در و پیکر هست . آخر کار ملفاریون یه فن جدید رو می کنه و هوتوتو ! هر چقدر دشمنش گنده باشه هم منهدم میشه . خوب چه کاریه از اول رو کنه این ورد و جادو و وقت مارو هم نگیره . دنیاش خیلی خیلی بزرگه انصافا و من هنوز توش گیج می زنم بعد از خوندن دو جلد .
در هر حال درود بر سارگراس فرمانروای لژیون های جهنم
:)))))
یه مقداری جادو تو دنیاش بی در و پیکر هست . آخر کار ملفاریون یه فن جدید رو می کنه و هوتوتو ! هر چقدر دشمنش گنده باشه هم منهدم میشه . خوب چه کاریه از اول رو کنه این ورد و جادو و وقت مارو هم نگیره . دنیاش خیلی خیلی بزرگه انصافا و من هنوز توش گیج می زنم بعد از خوندن دو جلد .
در هر حال درود بر سارگراس فرمانروای لژیون های جهنم
:)))))
May 24, 2008
ترجمه متاسفانه افتضاحه! مترجم یه جاهایی رو حتی از خودش نوشته و تو کتاب نیست. ولی داستان فوقالعاده جذاب و هیجانانگیزه.
November 7, 2022
Box is one of my favourite characters. The way the story is told really takes you in and you see the battles, forest's and world as a whole.
January 3, 2025
Similarly to the one before, it’s 4 stars but I would say less if you don’t play the game/other wow mediums.
The strongest part of the book has to be the Aspects/dragons. Kind of seems as though they are always involved in wow lore in some way or another. Even seeing them randomly throughout the world in places you least expect it. You understand them a lot better after Neltharion/Deathwing becomes the betrayer. Everything makes a lot more sense.
Illidan finally starts to become Anakin which is pretty cool. I think the archetype is pretty standard and stereotypical but again… the game just makes it way cooler.
I think the fight scenes are honestly whatever. I found myself sort of skimming through them… not sure if they were ever supposed to be the best part of the book but like I mentioned - the characters and different factions/races are what make the game good. Still levelling that night elf druid on classic so really enjoying the immersion factor there.
That’s all I can really think of. Gagan FORCED me to write this review. I picked up the next book very quickly and it’s off to a great start.
Oh yea I forgot, after finishing this I was wandering around Azshara on my druid and was killing highborne ghosts for the quest. And then I stumbled upon Varo’then’s ghost which is so cool considering he’s in this book. Still alive but yea spoilers in the third book Zin’Ashari explodes and clearly people die. Definitely adds to the mystery of Azshara zone, especially since classic wow is just… classic… and there’s barely any quests in that zone. It’s unfinished and they never really went back to it. That said - it creates a certain level of mystery.
This reminds me I was really sad when Ravencrest died. They compared his power level to Brox which makes him a very powerful warrior. Then when he dies the Night Elves don’t really have a leader any more. The one they get (forget his name) is just a politician who knows nothing about battle and is addicted to magic cocaine or whatever lol.
In the end these books have made me more addicted to wow. I cannot recommend learning the lore enough to people who play wow. Enhances the experience hugeeeee
The strongest part of the book has to be the Aspects/dragons. Kind of seems as though they are always involved in wow lore in some way or another. Even seeing them randomly throughout the world in places you least expect it. You understand them a lot better after Neltharion/Deathwing becomes the betrayer. Everything makes a lot more sense.
Illidan finally starts to become Anakin which is pretty cool. I think the archetype is pretty standard and stereotypical but again… the game just makes it way cooler.
I think the fight scenes are honestly whatever. I found myself sort of skimming through them… not sure if they were ever supposed to be the best part of the book but like I mentioned - the characters and different factions/races are what make the game good. Still levelling that night elf druid on classic so really enjoying the immersion factor there.
That’s all I can really think of. Gagan FORCED me to write this review. I picked up the next book very quickly and it’s off to a great start.
Oh yea I forgot, after finishing this I was wandering around Azshara on my druid and was killing highborne ghosts for the quest. And then I stumbled upon Varo’then’s ghost which is so cool considering he’s in this book. Still alive but yea spoilers in the third book Zin’Ashari explodes and clearly people die. Definitely adds to the mystery of Azshara zone, especially since classic wow is just… classic… and there’s barely any quests in that zone. It’s unfinished and they never really went back to it. That said - it creates a certain level of mystery.
This reminds me I was really sad when Ravencrest died. They compared his power level to Brox which makes him a very powerful warrior. Then when he dies the Night Elves don’t really have a leader any more. The one they get (forget his name) is just a politician who knows nothing about battle and is addicted to magic cocaine or whatever lol.
In the end these books have made me more addicted to wow. I cannot recommend learning the lore enough to people who play wow. Enhances the experience hugeeeee
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 23, 2021
„Die Dämonenseele“ ist der zweite Teil der „Krieg der Ahnen“-Trilogie.
Obwohl die Trilogie die Geschichte von bekannten Warcraft Figuren erzählt, setzt sie gleichzeitig Hintergrundwissen beim Leser voraus. So werden bspw. historische Events referenziert, die nicht weiter erklärt werden. Wer sich allerdings mehr mit der Welt von Warcraft auseinandersetzen will und nach einem High-Fantasy Roman sucht, wird an der Trilogie seine Freude haben.
Im zweiten Band steht die Schlacht der Dämonen gegen die Nachtelfen im Fokus, sowie der Einsatz der Drachenseele.
Hier trennen sich die Wege der einzelnen Protagonisten, wodurch sich die Handlungsorte mit den Figuren verändern. Im Vergleich zum ersten Band fällt es deutlich leichter den Standort zu benennen, da den einzelnen Plotsträngen mehr Zeit gewidmet wird und die Figuren gelungen durch das Geschehen führen.
Auch die Gefühle der Charaktere bekommen mehr Spielraum, wodurch diese besser zu analysieren sind. Streckenweise wirken die Emotionen und Gedanken der einzelnen Charaktere dennoch nicht ausreichend ausgeführt, was zu aufgesetzten Phrasen führt (Bsp. Eifersuchtsdrama).
Ein weiterer Kritikpunkt ist Richard A. Knaaks bemühte mysteriöse Schreibweise. Zum Beispiel werden Plottwists wiederholt ausgeführt oder Charaktere mysteriös beschrieben, obwohl sie dem Leser bereits einige Kapitel vorher auf die gleiche Weise vorgestellt wurden.
Aufgrund des Schreibstils ist der Plot sehr vorhersehbar.
Dennoch bleibt „Die Dämonenseele“ eine gelungene Fortsetzung.
Obwohl die Trilogie die Geschichte von bekannten Warcraft Figuren erzählt, setzt sie gleichzeitig Hintergrundwissen beim Leser voraus. So werden bspw. historische Events referenziert, die nicht weiter erklärt werden. Wer sich allerdings mehr mit der Welt von Warcraft auseinandersetzen will und nach einem High-Fantasy Roman sucht, wird an der Trilogie seine Freude haben.
Im zweiten Band steht die Schlacht der Dämonen gegen die Nachtelfen im Fokus, sowie der Einsatz der Drachenseele.
Hier trennen sich die Wege der einzelnen Protagonisten, wodurch sich die Handlungsorte mit den Figuren verändern. Im Vergleich zum ersten Band fällt es deutlich leichter den Standort zu benennen, da den einzelnen Plotsträngen mehr Zeit gewidmet wird und die Figuren gelungen durch das Geschehen führen.
Auch die Gefühle der Charaktere bekommen mehr Spielraum, wodurch diese besser zu analysieren sind. Streckenweise wirken die Emotionen und Gedanken der einzelnen Charaktere dennoch nicht ausreichend ausgeführt, was zu aufgesetzten Phrasen führt (Bsp. Eifersuchtsdrama).
Ein weiterer Kritikpunkt ist Richard A. Knaaks bemühte mysteriöse Schreibweise. Zum Beispiel werden Plottwists wiederholt ausgeführt oder Charaktere mysteriös beschrieben, obwohl sie dem Leser bereits einige Kapitel vorher auf die gleiche Weise vorgestellt wurden.
Aufgrund des Schreibstils ist der Plot sehr vorhersehbar.
Dennoch bleibt „Die Dämonenseele“ eine gelungene Fortsetzung.
February 5, 2025
Der zweite Teil der Trilogie ist eine solide Fortsetzung, welche die Handlung des ersten Buchs nahtlos weiterführt. Viele der Handlungsstränge spitzen sich zu und neue interessante Handlungen setzen sich in Bewegung. Auch in diesem Teil wird die Geschichte aus der Sicht vieler verschiedener Charaktere erzählt, was für ein angenehmes und abgerundetes Leseerlebnis sorgt. Wie auch im ersten Buch sind viele Fakten und Foreshadowing dabei, für Personen die sich bereits besser im Warcraft-Universum auskennen. Die Charaktere sind nachvollziehbar und gut geschrieben und die Geschichte wird zu keinem Zeitpunkt langweilig. Sehr zu empfehlen.
October 4, 2025
Μια νοσταλγική επιστροφή σε μια περιπέτεια που παρά τα χρόνια θυμάμαι καλά.
November 21, 2021
Začátek knihy je pomalejší a táhlý s často se opakujícím dějen předchozí knihy. Údělem tohoto dílu je zřejmě zaplnit místo mezi 1. a 3. knihou nicméně i přesto se nejedná o špatnou knihu. Místy jsem seu knihy dost bavil.
November 15, 2009
Warcraft, War of the Ancients #2: The Demon Soul, by Richard A. Knaak
"The Demon Soul" continues where the first book of the trilogy left off. Krasus and Rhonin, who are from the future, have joined forces with the night elves of Azeroth's past to defeat the Burning Legion. The Burning Legion is an ancient force of evil demons who are attempting to take over the world.
This book delves into the dragons, and the creation of the Dragon Soul - an artifact that has the potential to drive away the Burning Legion...but only if it is used properly. Its creator, Neltharion, will become a figure of Warcraft legend...but not for the right reasons. His name will become synonymous with evil, just like the Burning Legion.
"The Demon Soul" further fills in the history of the War of the Ancients, giving Warcraft fans a fun romp through the past of their favorite world. In it readers learn more about the dragons, the night elves, the first druid Malfurion, and more. Also in it the downfall of Illidan, one of the great bosses of the Burning Crusade, is depicted.
Like the first book in the trilogy, "The Demon Soul" is an enjoyable read. This isn't meant to be high or original fantasy - it's based on an established game series, but Knaak doesn't let that stop him from writing an interesting book that will surely be enjoyed by Warcraft fans. There's plenty of action, plenty of battles and fights; character development for many of the legendary game figures; and more lore. One thing I love about this Warcraft trilogy is that reading it always makes me want to go back and visit the parts of the game that were described, or visit the characters that were given detail.
4/5.
"The Demon Soul" continues where the first book of the trilogy left off. Krasus and Rhonin, who are from the future, have joined forces with the night elves of Azeroth's past to defeat the Burning Legion. The Burning Legion is an ancient force of evil demons who are attempting to take over the world.
This book delves into the dragons, and the creation of the Dragon Soul - an artifact that has the potential to drive away the Burning Legion...but only if it is used properly. Its creator, Neltharion, will become a figure of Warcraft legend...but not for the right reasons. His name will become synonymous with evil, just like the Burning Legion.
"The Demon Soul" further fills in the history of the War of the Ancients, giving Warcraft fans a fun romp through the past of their favorite world. In it readers learn more about the dragons, the night elves, the first druid Malfurion, and more. Also in it the downfall of Illidan, one of the great bosses of the Burning Crusade, is depicted.
Like the first book in the trilogy, "The Demon Soul" is an enjoyable read. This isn't meant to be high or original fantasy - it's based on an established game series, but Knaak doesn't let that stop him from writing an interesting book that will surely be enjoyed by Warcraft fans. There's plenty of action, plenty of battles and fights; character development for many of the legendary game figures; and more lore. One thing I love about this Warcraft trilogy is that reading it always makes me want to go back and visit the parts of the game that were described, or visit the characters that were given detail.
4/5.
January 4, 2008
I just finished reading this book and so far I love the series. I can't wait until i can start reading the next novel. Part of what made me like and even want to to read this book was how it is based of the lore or history of a popular game. Reading this book was really interesting because I could connect its characters and events with the games plotline. Seeing some legendary villains and heroes as children growing up was defenitely something very interesting to read. I think the author did a good job of connecting the lore of the game with a thrilling plotline that could mix perfectly together. Reading this book has enhanced playing world of warcraft and in turn playing it has made reading this book so much more enjoyable. I think this is a wonderful series and would reccoment to anyone who has played warcraft or world of warcraft. Even if you havent played the game anyone who wants to experience an epic adventure in a world of dragons and magic, this is the book for you.
October 25, 2011
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The three friends a mage a wizard and a veteran warrior try to fight a demon lord by combining their powers.and its beginning with the highborne calling on the demon lord archimond.
want. they want to go home and be able to be with their family's . and be with their own kind because their a dragon a human and a orc. because they are stuck in a time period where literally anything could end up killing them.
obstacles. a giant army of demons known as the BURNING LEGION who kill everyone who they encounter. the whole legion of black flight of dragons led by their insane leader Neltharion. and their both groups are ending trying to get in their way and kill them all.
what do they do. they try to beat them with sheer power which is kinda crazy. and lead the whole army of night elves against them to save them.
The three friends a mage a wizard and a veteran warrior try to fight a demon lord by combining their powers.and its beginning with the highborne calling on the demon lord archimond.
want. they want to go home and be able to be with their family's . and be with their own kind because their a dragon a human and a orc. because they are stuck in a time period where literally anything could end up killing them.
obstacles. a giant army of demons known as the BURNING LEGION who kill everyone who they encounter. the whole legion of black flight of dragons led by their insane leader Neltharion. and their both groups are ending trying to get in their way and kill them all.
what do they do. they try to beat them with sheer power which is kinda crazy. and lead the whole army of night elves against them to save them.
August 23, 2020
it really is a book about the plot, 100%. and it does the plot well. however, that does mean stuff goes by the wayside. the characters are static (illidian is a b**** and stays it) and the writing style can be off at times (why are you referring to someone's girl as a "mate" come on bro.
it does a very good job of tying up all the loose story ends into its climax
overall, good book.
it does a very good job of tying up all the loose story ends into its climax
overall, good book.
June 15, 2010
I liked this one a lot more than the first.
The author used a more diverse vocabulary and not the same phrasing over and over ("the latter", etc). The first book was irritatingly repetitive and I was glad to feel like he put time into this book.
There is a lot going on at one time, but he manages to juggle the stories well. It didn't feel unfinished. There was a clear progression to the last book. Very nice detail and wonderful ideas that made me stop and share specific scenarios with my family.
I'm looking forward to reading the last book of the series.
The author used a more diverse vocabulary and not the same phrasing over and over ("the latter", etc). The first book was irritatingly repetitive and I was glad to feel like he put time into this book.
There is a lot going on at one time, but he manages to juggle the stories well. It didn't feel unfinished. There was a clear progression to the last book. Very nice detail and wonderful ideas that made me stop and share specific scenarios with my family.
I'm looking forward to reading the last book of the series.
March 8, 2011
A continuation in the War of the Ancients book series. Again, we have Rhonin and Krasus with a few friends trying to stop the Burning Legion taking over Azeroth and it flies along at a fast pace. I thoughly enjoyed this book as I do play the game and I am a huge lore nerd so finding out about the book series is a huge trip for me. To find out about the Guardians of Hyjal and everything how Azshara progresses as a character was what kept me entralled in this book.
But don't read it if you've not read the first as it will make no sense!
But don't read it if you've not read the first as it will make no sense!
August 11, 2019
A sound sequel to The Well of Eternity (in fact, even a bit better!), filled with twists and turns and multiple perspectives from varying races.
I struggle a bit in a book where it’s war, war, war and not much else so my opinion may be biased. Sometimes the pace was a little slow, and other times too rushed. I struggled through the many battle scenes, but really enjoyed the character driven, relationship based plot points. Overall, still an enjoyable read.
At this stage the ending is looking a bit predictable, but who knows, it may surprise me yet!
I struggle a bit in a book where it’s war, war, war and not much else so my opinion may be biased. Sometimes the pace was a little slow, and other times too rushed. I struggled through the many battle scenes, but really enjoyed the character driven, relationship based plot points. Overall, still an enjoyable read.
At this stage the ending is looking a bit predictable, but who knows, it may surprise me yet!
November 12, 2012
While the first volume of the trilogy did not flow smoothly, this second volume does not have the same issues and is quite entertaining and fast paced. While Malfurion Stormrage and his brother, along with Rhonin, Krasus, Brox and Tyrande fight with all the night elves against the demons of the burning legion that are devastating Azeroth, the dragons, guided by Neltharion, are working on a powerful artifact to stop the demons.
January 11, 2013
I thought that this was an amazing book, I began to read this right after I had finished the other. These books are always very interesting to me because of how I am so interested in the lore. It is very interesting to find out about what is behind the video game. These are very well written books, the only difficult part is at times the book seems to jump between characters and it takes me a few paragraphs to catch back up to who is talking, other then that I thought these books were amazing.
March 7, 2011
It starts off a bit slow, but picks up and really pulls you in especially towards the end. Really can't wait to start reading the third in the series to see how things turn out as there are a lot of loose ends at the end of the book. These characters continue to be built upon and you really get a sense of what they're all about.
August 3, 2012
2nd book of the amazing trilogy. This continues on how the Aspects(Dragons who rule the world) are coming together with a plan to stop the Burning Legion but end up being betrayed by one of their kind. The story is engaging with battles depicted clearly. An amazing read that hangs at the end of the book leaving me waiting, I mean, dying for the final book.
July 6, 2010
Time travel + fantasy. Two of my favorite genres. If you love Warcraft lore, or if you just love fantasy books in general, you should give this a shot. I can't wait to finish the last book of the trilogy.
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