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The Great Iron War #5
Worldwaker
Every victory is its own defeat. General Rommond's efforts to amass technological superiority over the enemy has resulted in the creation of a weapon that could destroy everything, and a faction just mad enough to use it.
The Armageddon Brigade has awoken from its deep slumber, and it seeks to wake the world with it. Attracting the brightest, and most unstable, of minds, this splinter group of the Resistance has become the greatest thorn in Rommond's side.
The Resistance and the Regime must unite to defeat a foe that answers to neither of them. Yet their deep divisions and long-held suspicions threaten to end the Great Iron War once and for all—by ending everything.
The Armageddon Brigade has awoken from its deep slumber, and it seeks to wake the world with it. Attracting the brightest, and most unstable, of minds, this splinter group of the Resistance has become the greatest thorn in Rommond's side.
The Resistance and the Regime must unite to defeat a foe that answers to neither of them. Yet their deep divisions and long-held suspicions threaten to end the Great Iron War once and for all—by ending everything.
264 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 31, 2016
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Dean F. Wilson
33 books2,095 followersUSA Today & Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author
Dean F. Wilson was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1987. He started writing at age 11.
He is the author of the Children of Telm epic fantasy trilogy, the Great Iron War steampunk series, the Coilhunter Chronicles science-fiction western series, the Hibernian Hollows urban fantasy series, and the Infinite Stars space opera series.
Dean previously worked as a journalist, primarily in the field of technology. He has written for TechEye, Thinq, V3, VR-Zone, ITProPortal, TechRadar Pro, and The Inquirer.
Dean F. Wilson was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1987. He started writing at age 11.
He is the author of the Children of Telm epic fantasy trilogy, the Great Iron War steampunk series, the Coilhunter Chronicles science-fiction western series, the Hibernian Hollows urban fantasy series, and the Infinite Stars space opera series.
Dean previously worked as a journalist, primarily in the field of technology. He has written for TechEye, Thinq, V3, VR-Zone, ITProPortal, TechRadar Pro, and The Inquirer.
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September 28, 2016
The Great Iron War has taken to the skies and both the Resistance and the Regime must stand together to save the world from total annihilation. Will this put their war into perspective? Will they learn to play nice and come to at least a temporary truce? Without it neither will be the last one standing. There are no longer two sides, but three and even in war, three is a crowd, a very deadly crowd.
When the efforts of General Rommond to gain technological superiority actually achieve the creation of the ultimate death machine, but in the wrong hands, it has become a terrorizing monster that must be taken down. But how? The Bomb is deadly, well-protected and one false move could set it off.
Do you believe in machine spirits? Is it possible to disarm the Bomb by communing with them?
On another front, the Birth Master must be taken down, his revolting control over female wombs must end, at any cost and one woman has vowed to do it.
Dean F. Wilson’s Worldwaker is non-stop chaotic action from start to finish, racing along at the same breakneck speed we have come to expect in his brilliantly detailed word. So many characters to follow and cheer for. So many scenes that come to life with razor-sharp tension. Through it all, there are sparks of humor, the atmosphere of the steampunk world and danger, grave danger to be overcome.
As Mr. Dean gives more life and color to his characters we tend to forget they are not real and when one hurt, we are up in arms! I can see this series on the silver screen or as a Television series, and it makes me smile! What an amazing series by a creative author who gives each page his all.
I received this copy from Dean F. Wilson in exchange for my honest review.
Series: The Great Iron War - Book 5
Publisher: Dioscuri Press (August 31, 2016)
Publication Date: August 31, 2016
Genre: Steampunk - Adventure | Scifi
Print Length: 258 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
When the efforts of General Rommond to gain technological superiority actually achieve the creation of the ultimate death machine, but in the wrong hands, it has become a terrorizing monster that must be taken down. But how? The Bomb is deadly, well-protected and one false move could set it off.
Do you believe in machine spirits? Is it possible to disarm the Bomb by communing with them?
On another front, the Birth Master must be taken down, his revolting control over female wombs must end, at any cost and one woman has vowed to do it.
Dean F. Wilson’s Worldwaker is non-stop chaotic action from start to finish, racing along at the same breakneck speed we have come to expect in his brilliantly detailed word. So many characters to follow and cheer for. So many scenes that come to life with razor-sharp tension. Through it all, there are sparks of humor, the atmosphere of the steampunk world and danger, grave danger to be overcome.
As Mr. Dean gives more life and color to his characters we tend to forget they are not real and when one hurt, we are up in arms! I can see this series on the silver screen or as a Television series, and it makes me smile! What an amazing series by a creative author who gives each page his all.
I received this copy from Dean F. Wilson in exchange for my honest review.
Series: The Great Iron War - Book 5
Publisher: Dioscuri Press (August 31, 2016)
Publication Date: August 31, 2016
Genre: Steampunk - Adventure | Scifi
Print Length: 258 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
September 25, 2016
The Great Iron War series keeps delivering. Worldwaker is Book #5 in the series and while you may think- how long can a war last, and what is there to read about for 5 books? Oh, plenty. Plus, it continues into Book #6 and I can’t wait to get my mitts on it. The character development has been so very brilliant and Dean manages to inject perfect twists and turn of events for natural progression.
While in the Resistance, our heros have been battling with the Regime side by side, in Worldwaker the mission to end the war divides into three separate individual journeys.
Rommond, the general of Resistance will have to find friends among enemies and even then, the mistrust is keeping everyone’s trigger fingers twitching. Jacob as a character has now reached the point of maturity that makes him easily one of my favorite characters. His relationship with Whistler (who’s half human, half demon) which is similar to that of a father and son kept giving me the warm fuzzies.
Brooklyn, the tribesman who is now half robot returns to his maker in an attempt to break free of the commanding hold that has him imprisoned from within. Brooklyn, Rommond’s partner and genius behind every war machine, has always heard the mechanical spirits… will he be able to tap into more dialects and help create peace?
Taberah- The Scorpion, Whistler’s mother, Jacob’s love interest, a woman hurt inside… Her mission goes straight into the Birth Masters’ cave where Glass shards could easily end a life. With help from her two elderly friends she decides to bring an end to the Birth Masters’ rule over female wombs across land, no matter the cost.
The suspense was skyhigh throughout the book for me. I loved the ingenious progression of The Great Iron War series. I was introduced to a set of new characters, but also had to endure the loss of characters I have come to know. Yet… this is war… and what a war it is. The machines, the battles, the heartless bullets to the countless heads…
This is a steampunk series with its main focus for the war strongly around iron, dead, sandy environment and lots of mechanical instruments. The copters are kept in the sky with coal, the levers open hatches and the Worldwaker is made of thousands of pieces. Even though the machines are what fuels this series on, and cause grief or advancement for our characters, it does not feel overbearing and could easily be enjoyed by any reader. This series has a great balance in between the human and machine aspect, in between the individual and larger picture- all weaved into a dystopian picture.
What really strikes me every time I have read a book in this series is the way Dean manages to take the horror of the war and put it to paper beautifully.
“The demons don’t scare me,” Whistler sobbed. “The humans do.”
“I know. It’s all wrong. Some of the people we’re fighting against are better than we are, and some of the people fighting on our side are the worst I’ve seen. There’s no black and white in war, even though people try to make us think there is. It brings out the best in some, and the worst in others. I hate that we can’t depend on people.”
Overall: I feel Book #5 is the strongest in the series. I did absolutely love books 1-4 as well with their interesting characters and battles, but Worldwaker delivered on many fronts. Maybe because there was three separate missions within the war. Maybe because there were so many heartbreaking moments. Maybe because Porridge was introduced, maybe because Whistler has come to a point where his development will finally start to hatch from that of a scared child into something bigger, better, braver. I loved this book with its grim, with its battles, with its snippets of wisdom and easily drawn parallels to real life.
While in the Resistance, our heros have been battling with the Regime side by side, in Worldwaker the mission to end the war divides into three separate individual journeys.
Rommond, the general of Resistance will have to find friends among enemies and even then, the mistrust is keeping everyone’s trigger fingers twitching. Jacob as a character has now reached the point of maturity that makes him easily one of my favorite characters. His relationship with Whistler (who’s half human, half demon) which is similar to that of a father and son kept giving me the warm fuzzies.
Brooklyn, the tribesman who is now half robot returns to his maker in an attempt to break free of the commanding hold that has him imprisoned from within. Brooklyn, Rommond’s partner and genius behind every war machine, has always heard the mechanical spirits… will he be able to tap into more dialects and help create peace?
Taberah- The Scorpion, Whistler’s mother, Jacob’s love interest, a woman hurt inside… Her mission goes straight into the Birth Masters’ cave where Glass shards could easily end a life. With help from her two elderly friends she decides to bring an end to the Birth Masters’ rule over female wombs across land, no matter the cost.
The suspense was skyhigh throughout the book for me. I loved the ingenious progression of The Great Iron War series. I was introduced to a set of new characters, but also had to endure the loss of characters I have come to know. Yet… this is war… and what a war it is. The machines, the battles, the heartless bullets to the countless heads…
This is a steampunk series with its main focus for the war strongly around iron, dead, sandy environment and lots of mechanical instruments. The copters are kept in the sky with coal, the levers open hatches and the Worldwaker is made of thousands of pieces. Even though the machines are what fuels this series on, and cause grief or advancement for our characters, it does not feel overbearing and could easily be enjoyed by any reader. This series has a great balance in between the human and machine aspect, in between the individual and larger picture- all weaved into a dystopian picture.
What really strikes me every time I have read a book in this series is the way Dean manages to take the horror of the war and put it to paper beautifully.
“The demons don’t scare me,” Whistler sobbed. “The humans do.”
“I know. It’s all wrong. Some of the people we’re fighting against are better than we are, and some of the people fighting on our side are the worst I’ve seen. There’s no black and white in war, even though people try to make us think there is. It brings out the best in some, and the worst in others. I hate that we can’t depend on people.”
Overall: I feel Book #5 is the strongest in the series. I did absolutely love books 1-4 as well with their interesting characters and battles, but Worldwaker delivered on many fronts. Maybe because there was three separate missions within the war. Maybe because there were so many heartbreaking moments. Maybe because Porridge was introduced, maybe because Whistler has come to a point where his development will finally start to hatch from that of a scared child into something bigger, better, braver. I loved this book with its grim, with its battles, with its snippets of wisdom and easily drawn parallels to real life.
September 6, 2016
As always, Dean sparks our imaginations with his creative use of steam-powered machines. This time, it's steam-powered airplanes!
I enjoyed the latest adventure of Rommond, Jacob, Whistler, and Taberah, with its high stakes, clever dialogue, well-developed characters, and intriguing story. I was thrilled to see the Resistance finally start getting serious about taking the fight to the Iron Empire. I can't wait to read Book 6 and find out how the story ends.
That being said, I had a bit of a harder time with this book than with others. While the previous four gave me a very clear sense of location, I found my mind sort of drifting as he described the aerial battles and particularly their attack on the flying bomber. While his previous machines (Hopebreaker, Lifemaker, Skyshaker, and Landquaker) were all described in excellent detail, we didn't get much description of the bomber airplane. It made it a bit hard for me to visualize what was going on.
But I loved the supporting characters introduced in this book, and the ending was beautifully satisfying. Definitely a good book, but less immersive than the previous ones.
I enjoyed the latest adventure of Rommond, Jacob, Whistler, and Taberah, with its high stakes, clever dialogue, well-developed characters, and intriguing story. I was thrilled to see the Resistance finally start getting serious about taking the fight to the Iron Empire. I can't wait to read Book 6 and find out how the story ends.
That being said, I had a bit of a harder time with this book than with others. While the previous four gave me a very clear sense of location, I found my mind sort of drifting as he described the aerial battles and particularly their attack on the flying bomber. While his previous machines (Hopebreaker, Lifemaker, Skyshaker, and Landquaker) were all described in excellent detail, we didn't get much description of the bomber airplane. It made it a bit hard for me to visualize what was going on.
But I loved the supporting characters introduced in this book, and the ending was beautifully satisfying. Definitely a good book, but less immersive than the previous ones.
November 2, 2019
Worldwaker: The Great Iron War, Book 5 - a review by Rosemary Kenny
The galactic sci-fi adventure's 5th episode is encapsulated in Worldwaker, the penultimate novel in Dean F. Wilson's The Great Iron War series. Familiar characters, (including General Rommond, Jacob, Taberah and Whistler) from previous segments continue to intertwine several storyline threads, in the eponymous Iron War happening on the world where iron is more valuable than gold.
The Armageddon Brigade still works with the Resistance, (although ostensibly split from it)and one of the former, Brooklyn, has created an apocalyptic-capable super weapon, that the Brigade intends to use to destroy the Iron Emperor - despite the huge potential for the loss of everyone else too.
Covering several topics relevant to our own existence, such as global warming and the danger of nuclear weapons of mass destruction to present and future generations, Worldmaker is more than a sci-fi fantasy on an epic dramatic scale with dog-fight-like air battles and the loss of a beloved character that will have you reaching for your hanky. Why not read (and thrill to) it today?
The galactic sci-fi adventure's 5th episode is encapsulated in Worldwaker, the penultimate novel in Dean F. Wilson's The Great Iron War series. Familiar characters, (including General Rommond, Jacob, Taberah and Whistler) from previous segments continue to intertwine several storyline threads, in the eponymous Iron War happening on the world where iron is more valuable than gold.
The Armageddon Brigade still works with the Resistance, (although ostensibly split from it)and one of the former, Brooklyn, has created an apocalyptic-capable super weapon, that the Brigade intends to use to destroy the Iron Emperor - despite the huge potential for the loss of everyone else too.
Covering several topics relevant to our own existence, such as global warming and the danger of nuclear weapons of mass destruction to present and future generations, Worldmaker is more than a sci-fi fantasy on an epic dramatic scale with dog-fight-like air battles and the loss of a beloved character that will have you reaching for your hanky. Why not read (and thrill to) it today?
September 18, 2016
Wilson is a master of world creation. Every aspect is brought forward in a big way and as part of the story that the characters are living. He writes scenes so vivid that they make you catch your breath and pray for the characters. I love the way that the history of this world really comes into play in this one as new alliances become paramount. The feeling of inevitability that runs throughout the novel gave me chills.
The fantastically vibrant cast of characters brings this all together in such an unforgettable manner. i love the myriad of ways that they are all developed and how returning favorites stand side by side with interesting newcomers. The diverging paths that the characters begin to walk reallly adds to the intensity of the story. Brooklyn really shines here as his personality and origins really come out in every action and reaction.
This novel is fast paced, exciting, and awe inspiring. I couldn't put it down for a second nor would I hesitate to recommend this to others (both this novel and the series as a whole).
The fantastically vibrant cast of characters brings this all together in such an unforgettable manner. i love the myriad of ways that they are all developed and how returning favorites stand side by side with interesting newcomers. The diverging paths that the characters begin to walk reallly adds to the intensity of the story. Brooklyn really shines here as his personality and origins really come out in every action and reaction.
This novel is fast paced, exciting, and awe inspiring. I couldn't put it down for a second nor would I hesitate to recommend this to others (both this novel and the series as a whole).
September 19, 2016
Worldwaker is the 5th book in The Great Iron War series and continues where Landquaker left off. Expect non-stop action from shootouts, dog fights, and threats around every corner. The closing chapters were immensely satisfying and kept me turning the pages (I'll give no spoilers, but there are some big twists!)
Really looking forward to seeing the conclusion of this series as they prepare to deploy the Hometaker and bring the fight to the Iron Emperor.
A must buy for fans of steampunk.
Really looking forward to seeing the conclusion of this series as they prepare to deploy the Hometaker and bring the fight to the Iron Emperor.
A must buy for fans of steampunk.
August 23, 2018
Continuing straight on from the events of Landquaker, this is a total contrast again. Putting aside a large amount of the battle planning and strategic elements from the previous book, this is an all out action-fest.
There are some amazing ideas incorporated into this storyline, with lots of stunts and surprising events. There are also lots of laughs to be had when the series most colourful character makes a welcome return. There is also some great dialogue between members of the opposing sides, going to show not only is the enemy of my enemy my friend but that evil is subjective and prejudice comes from all sides.
In amongst the mayhem, issues are resolved and ghosts are laid to rest for many, leading up to the final instalment in this incredible series "Hometaker".
There are some amazing ideas incorporated into this storyline, with lots of stunts and surprising events. There are also lots of laughs to be had when the series most colourful character makes a welcome return. There is also some great dialogue between members of the opposing sides, going to show not only is the enemy of my enemy my friend but that evil is subjective and prejudice comes from all sides.
In amongst the mayhem, issues are resolved and ghosts are laid to rest for many, leading up to the final instalment in this incredible series "Hometaker".
March 13, 2021
Dean has done it again. He continues to keep me entranced in the world of Altadas, the world of Jacob, the world of General Rommond and Brooklyn, and the world of Whistler and so many other characters. The Worldwaker takes us deeper into the brilliant mind that is Mr. Wilson, a world that I can't wait to continue diving into.
I really should have written this review right after finishing the story but, as it has a tendancy to do, life happened. Either way, I was eager to move on to what I didn't realize was the final book in the battle against The Regime. This entire series has been a 5/5 and I couldn't imagine it going in any other direction but up.
I really should have written this review right after finishing the story but, as it has a tendancy to do, life happened. Either way, I was eager to move on to what I didn't realize was the final book in the battle against The Regime. This entire series has been a 5/5 and I couldn't imagine it going in any other direction but up.
March 1, 2024
Penultimate instalment in the Great Iron War series and it pretty much follows the same pattern as they others. Resistance up against all the odds must do battle against the latest threat, in this case the ultimate bomb. The battle and action scenes are as impressive as ever, and the personal dilemmas feel real and believable, each successive book is however for beginning to feel very much like the previous one, so whilst I am going to be finishing the series, not 100% sure if I will be following up with the other books by the author.
September 13, 2016
‘Leaders don’t get to sleep’ Brooklyn tells General Rommond. Our old friend dominates proceedings from the first page. He is soon to be rivalled by ‘The Bomb’ which unwittingly occupies centre stage. Its potential to destroy is always looming over all, such a threat making a mockery of the finer feelings, as well as politics. Compromises must still be attempted, in order to gain the victory, and Rommond’s task is to out-think and out-manoeuvre his rival Trokus. But in the end, is it a case of who surprises who?
In Book Five, the forces of good are speedily separated, Taberrah in particular being intent on her own mission. We follow the struggles of all parties, and equally bloody and life-threatening they turn out to be. Wilson has always emphasised the true camaraderie that exists in war - the compassionate gesture, the gruff encouragement of one’s fellows. As always, he is masterly in capturing that element.
The enemy is never to be underestimated, nor his deviousness. The Iron Emperor never cease to plot, ‘The Devil…hid his horns and was elected.’ It is not long before his insidious influence is felt in every corner of the galaxy, controlling the minds of others. As Rommond sagely remarks, ‘There’s a reason the Iron Emperor outlawed literature. It educates. It inspires.’ As if to endorse such a view, in the context of this volume, we might also mention a line given to Jacob. ‘The fates were cruel. He could almost hear their laughter from the clouds’ - this is writing of a high order.
Horror abounds – the Black Fields resonate with suffering – and the tacit but deadly dangers of aerial combat are not spared. Many an Icarus will suffer the same fate as the Greek hero. That same myth is also referenced in the way that Daedalus - his father - built the Labyrinth for King Minos. Our brave band is obliged to venture into just as tortuous places.
Humour lightens (in both senses) a tale that is often dark. The eccentric Alex Cotton volunteers to be a guide to Brooklyn - a splendid pairing they make, ‘symbols of the old world, an archaeologist and a tribesman.’ An appearance by Porridge (sporting a more exotic dress sense than Alex) is always welcome, with his fruity metaphors and awesome alliteration.
What are dreams, what is real? Much of the time those who struggle against evil are caught in a world where even staying alive might be too much to ask. ‘There’s no such thing as a happy ending’ asserts the tragic figure of Cala. To her, ‘Death was just another adventure’, to others, the greatest concern is to control one’s fate. In this terse exchange, Brooklyn’s response avows so much that is noble.
‘Why fight?’ She asked him.
‘Because freedom is worth fighting for.’
Already the title of Book Six in the saga has been announced. We have mixed feelings, knowing this will mark the end of such an engaging saga. If this volume is anything to go by, however, great excitement is still in store for the many devotees of ‘The Great Iron War’.
In Book Five, the forces of good are speedily separated, Taberrah in particular being intent on her own mission. We follow the struggles of all parties, and equally bloody and life-threatening they turn out to be. Wilson has always emphasised the true camaraderie that exists in war - the compassionate gesture, the gruff encouragement of one’s fellows. As always, he is masterly in capturing that element.
The enemy is never to be underestimated, nor his deviousness. The Iron Emperor never cease to plot, ‘The Devil…hid his horns and was elected.’ It is not long before his insidious influence is felt in every corner of the galaxy, controlling the minds of others. As Rommond sagely remarks, ‘There’s a reason the Iron Emperor outlawed literature. It educates. It inspires.’ As if to endorse such a view, in the context of this volume, we might also mention a line given to Jacob. ‘The fates were cruel. He could almost hear their laughter from the clouds’ - this is writing of a high order.
Horror abounds – the Black Fields resonate with suffering – and the tacit but deadly dangers of aerial combat are not spared. Many an Icarus will suffer the same fate as the Greek hero. That same myth is also referenced in the way that Daedalus - his father - built the Labyrinth for King Minos. Our brave band is obliged to venture into just as tortuous places.
Humour lightens (in both senses) a tale that is often dark. The eccentric Alex Cotton volunteers to be a guide to Brooklyn - a splendid pairing they make, ‘symbols of the old world, an archaeologist and a tribesman.’ An appearance by Porridge (sporting a more exotic dress sense than Alex) is always welcome, with his fruity metaphors and awesome alliteration.
What are dreams, what is real? Much of the time those who struggle against evil are caught in a world where even staying alive might be too much to ask. ‘There’s no such thing as a happy ending’ asserts the tragic figure of Cala. To her, ‘Death was just another adventure’, to others, the greatest concern is to control one’s fate. In this terse exchange, Brooklyn’s response avows so much that is noble.
‘Why fight?’ She asked him.
‘Because freedom is worth fighting for.’
Already the title of Book Six in the saga has been announced. We have mixed feelings, knowing this will mark the end of such an engaging saga. If this volume is anything to go by, however, great excitement is still in store for the many devotees of ‘The Great Iron War’.
September 18, 2016
Im Krieg gegen das eiserne Imperium stehen die Einsätze höher als je zuvor - die ganze Existenz der Welt Altadas steht auf dem Spiel. Die Kernmitglieder des Widerstands sind sich über das weitere Vorgehen uneins, zu viele Baustellen sind noch offen. Schließlich trennen sie sich, um mitunter ganz persönliche Missionen aus ihrem Leben zum Abschluss zu bringen.
Im Gegensatz zu den letzten Bänden der Reihe hat mir Worldwaker nicht so sehr gefallen. Die Handlung ist sehr durcheinander, teilweise fehlt die Orientierung beim Lesen vollständig. Während einige Passagen viel zu detailliert und lang sind, wirken andere Szenen wiederum fast schon wie Fragmente, die von der eigentlichen Handlung komplett abgekapselt sind. Trotzdem sind diese Randhandlungen wesentlich spannender als der Hauptplot selbst. Auch das Finale kann nicht über die übrigen Schwächen der Handlung hinwegtrösten.
Auch bezüglich der Charaktere habe ich gemischte Gefühle. Es werden beispielsweise neue Figuren eingeführt, die kurz darauf wieder verschwinden oder sterben. Auch hier bestätigt sich der Eindruck aus dem Hauptplot, denn die Akteure aus diesem stoßen erst zum Ende auf größere Konflikte.
Insgesamt ist Worldwaker bislang meines Erachtens der schwächste Teil der Saga, aber durchaus noch lesbar, zumal er am Ende gut auf den letzten Band einstimmt.
Im Gegensatz zu den letzten Bänden der Reihe hat mir Worldwaker nicht so sehr gefallen. Die Handlung ist sehr durcheinander, teilweise fehlt die Orientierung beim Lesen vollständig. Während einige Passagen viel zu detailliert und lang sind, wirken andere Szenen wiederum fast schon wie Fragmente, die von der eigentlichen Handlung komplett abgekapselt sind. Trotzdem sind diese Randhandlungen wesentlich spannender als der Hauptplot selbst. Auch das Finale kann nicht über die übrigen Schwächen der Handlung hinwegtrösten.
Auch bezüglich der Charaktere habe ich gemischte Gefühle. Es werden beispielsweise neue Figuren eingeführt, die kurz darauf wieder verschwinden oder sterben. Auch hier bestätigt sich der Eindruck aus dem Hauptplot, denn die Akteure aus diesem stoßen erst zum Ende auf größere Konflikte.
Insgesamt ist Worldwaker bislang meines Erachtens der schwächste Teil der Saga, aber durchaus noch lesbar, zumal er am Ende gut auf den letzten Band einstimmt.
November 13, 2016
The story continues and I like the way Dean Wilson begins this book with a feeling of finality. While it isn’t the end of the series, it is the final book for a beloved character. As I read I knew someone was not going to make it but I was left on edge not knowing exactly who. All the action that I expect from this series is there along with the brilliant underlying moral issues that not only the characters contend with, but feels so relevant to our current world. I felt such hope and almost forgot the characters weren’t real as they deal with what is right and wrong, what their own responsibilities to the greater word are and so much more. I love the way Wilson writes; it allows me to see things from a different perspective but also to escape the troubles of the day into a world full of intrigue. I am always excited for the next installment and book 6 is no different, can’t wait!!
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September 10, 2016
Dean Wilson continues to enthrall his audience with yet another chapter in the Great Iron War. Lots of plot twists and unseen outcomes keeps the readers on their toes - I know it did for me! I was often left breathless, caught in almost a state of shock at how the story unfolded. We see more of the conflict among members of the Resistance, showing that being a rebel does not make them perfect or without flaw. Not everyone is all huggy/kissy. There is emotion from all ends of the spectrum. At one point, you even begin to question the allegiance of some members of the Regime. There was not a dull moment for me, as I read this. I managed to read it from cover to cover in one sitting. Without giving away any more details of the plot, let me leave you with a final thought regarding the various plot twists and turns. There will be things that transpire that you won't see coming and will leave you with your jaw dropped to the floor. 'Nuf said. Buy it. Read it. Be very glad you did.
October 18, 2016
Here we are, Book 5 of The Great Iron War. Yes, this one ends with room for more. However, it wraps up some things, too. In fact, there are a few threads going on simultaneously and even though they are small passages, they are personal missions of import; namely, The Collector and Birth Masters. If you've read all the prior installments, then you are in for some reflection.
Whistler definitely grows a bit in Worldmaker. It turns out he's a pretty good pilot, too.
General Rommond and the gang had quite a bloody victory, but there isn't room to rest. The greatest weapon is now high above and on its way to not just end the War and annihilate the Iron Emperor, but also lay destruction of cataclysmic proportions.
Where I enjoyed Book 2 for its development, Book 5 is better with its terminal conclusions. And yes, I'm keeping it vague. You'll want to read the development (named above) for yourself.
Author provided paperback copy
Whistler definitely grows a bit in Worldmaker. It turns out he's a pretty good pilot, too.
General Rommond and the gang had quite a bloody victory, but there isn't room to rest. The greatest weapon is now high above and on its way to not just end the War and annihilate the Iron Emperor, but also lay destruction of cataclysmic proportions.
Where I enjoyed Book 2 for its development, Book 5 is better with its terminal conclusions. And yes, I'm keeping it vague. You'll want to read the development (named above) for yourself.
Author provided paperback copy
August 11, 2017
Another spellbinding chapter of the Great Iron War series.
Rather hoping this series never actually ends, but I guess it has to.
General Rommand tries to save the future of the world, Taberah tries to save the future of humanity and Brooklyn tries to save the human part of himself.
And Whistler has a ball flying! Jacob, not so much.
Filled with action and suspense, balanced with wonderful characters and sprinkled with humour, especially when the smile-provoking, flamboyant but good-hearted drama queen that is Porridge makes an appearance.
It's a thoroughly enjoyable read!
Rather hoping this series never actually ends, but I guess it has to.
General Rommand tries to save the future of the world, Taberah tries to save the future of humanity and Brooklyn tries to save the human part of himself.
And Whistler has a ball flying! Jacob, not so much.
Filled with action and suspense, balanced with wonderful characters and sprinkled with humour, especially when the smile-provoking, flamboyant but good-hearted drama queen that is Porridge makes an appearance.
It's a thoroughly enjoyable read!
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