The Bone Ships: 1 (Tide Child Trilogy)

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Se siete in cerca di una storia con navi, pirati e draghi, Personaggi con la P maiuscola ed emozioni vere e coinvolgenti allora provate a leggere la trilogia di "Borgomago" della Hobb, lì siamo nettamente su un altro livello. Poi fatemi sapere.

No sane woman or man wishes for war, and those that do never would if they thought it would leave paint on their doorsteps.” The fantasy elements to this book are incredible. You have half human/half bird weather mages, epic sea dragons, ships made out of dragon bones, the incredibly fun Skearith’s Spine (you'll have to read it to find out what it is), and so much more. It feels unique, grander than life, and deeply exciting. I'll confess, this sequel did not take me in any of the directions I was expecting at the end of The Bone Ships. I had thought we'd jump straight into the action, calling up the Arakeesians and taking down the Thirteenbern. Finally, I have one more thing I’d like to say about RJ’s writing. I feel like we have seen such a scope of literary ability already in his two published series, but just like the above-mentioned lore, he has so much more in store for us. Call of the Bone Ships once again puts this talent on full display with brilliant writing all around, be it the use of certain literary devices, the tugging of heartstrings by the simplest of sentences or gestures of the characters, constantly subverting expectations, the quiet contemplative moments, the frenetic chaos and panic of being confronted with the ferocious force of the ocean’s fury, the deep despair of loss or the brutality of naval warfare; the man has a skilled touch and it’s a joy to experience. This one felt more like a grand, epic pirate fantasy with tons of twists and turns and with generous heaps of action throughout. My only criticism that I could possibly come up with in terms of this story is that I am sad that this is only a trilogy and that my journey in this world is soon coming to a close.This review can also be found on my blog The Tattooed Book Geek: https://thetattooedbookgeek.wordpress... Penso sia scontato dirlo, ma questo è davvero un libro perfetto se amate le storie di pirati. C’è avventura, adrenalina, mostri marini e soprattutto una ciurma indimenticabile. È un gruppo di condannati a morte, underdogs per eccellenza, e quando la nostra storia inizia sono uniti quanto una classe delle medie. Con l’avanzare della storia la ciurma però comincia a conoscersi, a credere in se stessa come gruppo e nella dama di nave. Meas è un personaggio fantastico, quasi la vera protagonista rispetto a Joron, molto più passivo, quasi un fantasma di se stesso all’inizio della storia. È un protagonista atipico, soprattutto per un libro fantasy, ma ho adorato seguire la sua crescita, vederlo abbandonare le sue paure e avvicinarsi al resto della ciurma. Il suo rapporto con il Gullaime è una degli elementi che ho preferito di più in questo romanzo. With The Bone Ships, Barker's sophomore series is quite a departure from the tone and style in his debut The Wounded Kingdom, which I loved, but the most important that remained is his engaging voice. Let me first state this pertinent fact - I am not typically a fan of seafaring stories - be it in the medium of books or movies. To set some context before I proceed, I have not read The Liveship Traders by Robin Hobbs and not seen the movie, Master and Commander. Why? Because ships. Throughout my many years of reading, whether it's fantasy or otherwise, I usually dreaded the part of the story where the main characters had to undertake a sea voyage, always hoping that it'll be as short as possible. There had been exceptions where I've found it to be more than just agreeable, but these were rare and usually did not make up the bulk of the narrative.

This writing is spellbinding in quality. Everything is so intricately explained, the battles are so vivid in their depth and quality, and the character dialogue is just wonderful. The author can explain a calm scene on the water and just leave you captivated while nothing is happening, he's that good at his craft. It just oozes quality, and you will have a very difficult time peeling your eyes from the book. Unfortunately I didn't love this one like I thought I would. I really enjoyed the last series by RJ, and I think the difference between the two is that that series is so full of vibrant characters who you can connect with and who feel really alive. This series, at least for me, focused a lot more on the world-building, and I think it was at the detriment of the characters. I found it very hard to really connect with any of the characters and the plot just didn't have enough to keep me excited. We also have some magical creatures such as a giant sea dragon and a mysterious bird like being who play a big part in the story. Personally I think the animals/creatures may have been more interesting than the actual characters which is a bit of a shame really as there was good scope to develop both. Don't fear that I am using generalities. I'm telling you what is genuinely important to me in reading a book all the way to the end. Characters. Plot. Setting.Poor Joron really gets put through the ringer in Call of the Bone Ships, but it's fascinating and wonderful to see him grow as a character in spite of his troubles. He continually fights against self doubt and begins to gain more confidence and authority after the events of The Bone Ships, yet he remains a flawed and wonderful character. A vividly realized high-seas epic that pulls you deep into its world and keeps you tangled there until the very last word." —Evan Winter, author of The Rage of Dragons

With the completion of his Wounded Kingdom trilogy, RJ Barker has shot up to the top of my must-reads authors list and I was so excited when I found out that his next fantasy series will be a maritime adventure set on the high seas featuring bone ships and a dragon hunt!The single most impressive journey for me though is that of Mr Twiner. I am flabbergasted just trying to compare the Joron we met in chapter one of The Bone Ships to the Joron we leave at the end of Call of the Bone Ships. The trial and tribulations that he is put through in this book are enough to break many a person, but the losses he suffers somehow make him stronger, more confident, as he refuses to break but rather bends and weathers every tempest that besets him, steadily growing into the best version of himself. I think his relationship with both the Gullaime and Meas is also one of the highlights of the series, and I hope we get to see much more of all of this, but the way RJ is going I am not so sure Joron will make it to the end. If he does, it will probably only be because he is being held together by some combination of string, bandages and hope. I will happily add my hope too. With that knowledge and rumoured return of the legendary arakeesian the race is on to hunt the sea-dragon, to become part of the Hundred Isles history and to win glory and renown.

We are nothing, Shipwife… If we do not try we are nothing. You are right there. Better to lose it all for what is right than to live in fear.” As mentioned, less worldbuilding is required in this book, but it's still very much present as more parts of the map of the world are filled in and history and lore are expanded upon or hinted at. Personally, I hope we get to learn much more about the lore and that it is not left to the imagination, but I think the author will oblige us as there is surely a treasure trove’s worth of things we still don’t know about Gullaime and Arakeesians and the Song within Joron and I can hardly wait to find out all the things. I will start by saying that the cover and internal map are both really awesome designs, and I think the map adds a lot to the story. It is helpful to be able to visualize the ship's route and have some sense of scale to the journey they are on.

He lived by the blade and when that was your profession the now was the only guarantee you had, for the future may not exist, as it no longer did for poor Berhof, and the past was a place full of sorrows and lost friends." Heroes and readers continue to explore new aspects of the interesting world of the islands. The second book is more focused on sea voyages - it is very good that their subtleties are conveyed in a comprehensive and diverse way. Various concepts of seafaring are successfully reworked in a fantasy style, but remain recognizable. Worldbuilding is revealed in a consistent and logical way - this can be seen in the examples of gullaimes and sea dragons. The story focuses mostly on the world-building, and it was really well done. Again, my personal tastes did not make me enjoy this world to the max, but I cannot deny that Barker has woven a vivid and interesting world.