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Until We Sleep (2013)

by David Gaider(Favorite Author)

3.95 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1616552190 (ISBN13: 9781616552190)

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

Dark Horse Books

review 1: This finishes the Dragon Age graphic novel series, and it does so very strongly. Alistair's quest reaches its end, and much of the story takes place in the Fade, from Varric's point of view, which makes for a very interesting story. Here more than the other books, Varric's penchant for narrating himself is used, to very good effect. What it says about his feelings toward Isabela is nearly poetic. The conflict and resolution plays out well, and the ending is powerful and poignant. All told, I'd say this book by itself justifies reading the entire trilogy. They're still not vital to the Dragon Age world, but they do add a nice bit of color.
review 2: I think the previous book in the trilogy might have been better, more exciting. This book wasn't terrible, it... more was good. However I think its structure was a little strange, meaning that the ending was really short and abrupt with sort of a mediocre pay off. It was what was "promised", but nothing more.I still give it a high rating because most of the pages were spent on something interesting, the characters time in the fade. I specifically liked seeing Varric with Bianca. It answered some questions but raised more - I'm hoping he'll tell about it in the next DA game. Seeing how the other characters deal with the fade is interesting too, but Varric's story was the best, everything else following it was tame in comparison. To be fair the other characters didn't seem to have their circumstances put into a proper scene. I mean in Varric's case you didn't know he was in the fade because he didn't know he was in the fade. I think it would've been more interesting seeing it more from the individual characters point of view first, and then have Varric and Co interrupt. Just set the mood a little first.I think I understand why they didn't do it that way, one reason being that they only have so many pages. Another being that it's Varric telling the story so he's going in knowing it's all fake.I like the art in this and think some of the panels and pages have a brilliant set-up. I still find it strange that Alistair is a red-head in this, but I don't mind.What I do mind however is that most of the characters don't really act properly based on their own personalities. I mean, a lot of the stuff in the entire trilogy seems to be a lot of story, but very little character. Alistair in particular I hardly ever see acting anything like himself. I excuse him with "He's probably been hardened in this scenario", but even when he was hardened in the game he had a sense of humour.I'm not expecting him to crack jokes 24/7, especially since he's probably feeling the pressure of the situtation he's under more than the other characters, it being His father they're all looking for. Though it's not often in any of these books that either of the characters, Isbela, Varric or Alistair even make me crack a smile. Which is insane, they're all supposed to be funny. I understand that this is a big quest and whatnot, but they were always able to joke and poke fun of dangerous situations, that's what makes them so enjoyable to bring along when you're questing. There's more to be said about this book, but I'm rambling and making a mess. So in short: should you read this? I'd say, no. Not unless you're familiar with the characters from the game and have read the two previous books of course. The characters are too bland on their own for newcomers to the franchise to enjoy this (I would think). I enjoy it as much as I do because I know them from the games and I know what they're usually like so that's helpful. That's also kind of what ruins it because it makes you have certain expectations to the characters that they're really not realizing.Just for the record, I feel a little generous giving this 3 out of 5 stars. less

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