Review: Not very deep, but brisk and engaging
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 10, 2012
I don't have the hardware to play either of the Infinity Blade games, and as a rule I avoid gaming tie-in properties like this. I only read it because I'm a Sanderson completist (6 books to go!). Disclaimers aside, I really enjoyed this book. A few of the fantasy elements felt derivative (do we really need another "God King"?), but they eventually worked out into a compelling resolution. The fights were exciting, the characters were enjoyable. We even got the odd penis joke thrown in. Although it's a very PG penis joke. Standard Sanderson fare. Even a shallow work like this felt--if nothing else--very well executed.A few complimentary take-aways: First, I kinda want to play the games now. Not enough to run out and buy an iPad, but if I ever get one (or an iPod touch, more likely), I'll probably download the app. Second, the way this world handles technology felt fresh and original. I don't want to spoil it, but there were some pleasant surprises early on that gave the world some added depth.