Chronicles of the Black Company: Book 1
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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “The Black Company follows the journey of a band of mercenaries. This book, & others in the series, are written in a contemporary style from the mercenaries perspective. |
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“This book is freaking amazing! Glen Cook's writing style goes down smooth and is easy to digest. The environments and people he creates are perfectly detailed, each with their own distinctive features that sink their hooks into you. ”
Neil M wrote this review Thursday, November 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Not for everyone- this is military fiction meets fantasy. I have met few women who cared for it but most men love it. Easily some of the best villains ever in a fantasy novel and some that every RPG DM wishes they had thought of first.”
Kevin K wrote this review Friday, October 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The Black Company is a fresh perspective on a typical fantasy story. Like most fantasy, there are evil villains and rebel forces that are trying to overthrow an evil sorceress that is ruling the land as a tyrant. What makes this book different is that it is told from the point of view of a member of a group of mercenaries that is working for the evil sorceress. The story takes place in the trenches and the reader does not know any more about what is going on than the main character knows (the story is told in first person). I found the new (to me) point of view interesting. I liked many of the characters in the black company and I found myself rooting for them, even though they were on the bad guy's side. The book was a slow read for me. I think this is because it was written from this perspective. At times it was frustrating that there were holes in the story, but that is because the character telling the story did not know what was going on either. Overall I am glad I read the book and I will be picking up the next book in the series soon.”
Cora R wrote this review Sunday, October 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Starts slow, but well worth it in the end. Cook takes you where most Authors don't dare go...the darkside. Read the entire series as it gets better (before it gets worse).”
Steve N wrote this review Friday, September 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Military fantasy with the grit and realism that only Glen Cook can manage.”
Steven L wrote this review Friday, July 31 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I love this book! One of my favorite.”
nate b wrote this review Saturday, June 28 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“The first & my favorite of the Black Company books. The narrator's "voice" is such fun ... his sardonic and self-deprecating tone seem to make the character real, and someone I'd enjoy having a beer with.”
Sihaya wrote this review Monday, June 9 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“I had actually been lucky enough to pick this novel up, and quite randomly, at a second hand store the first time. I had very low expectations after reading many reviews, and was most happily proved wrong! Few series novels hold my attention but Glen Cook's "The Black Company" left absolutely nothing wanting in it's delivery! With solid characters, and enough mystery magic and fun. Glen Cook weaves a world one can almost imagine being in. With good attention to detail (without drawing it out in a most boring way) and intrigue aplenty. This novel is an excellent and wonderful start to the rest of The Chronicles of The Black Company. - Taken from my Amazon Review”
arsenicandtea wrote this review Friday, March 14 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Excellent fantasy series. Being a retired military man I very much identify with many of the characters in the company. Very recommended ”
Little Timmy B wrote this review Tuesday, August 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
