The author boasts, “Gateway to Nifleheim and the other books
in the Harbinger of Doom series explore religious and political topics that
some may consider highly controversial. Proceed at your own risk.” So,
naturally I was intrigued.
Bad boast in my opinion, as there was little to be “eww” or “aww”
about. That aside it was a pretty decent read. Not one I would kickdown library
doors to get to but well enough to take the time and read it. All in all, I
will not be looking for anything in the series, which should be somewhat of an overall
indication but that is one reader’s view.
The story grew confusing in parts, which is sometimes the
case in an “epic” fantasy. I did enjoy the hints of Norseman and other “horror
centric” moments along the way. For me, there was just too much going on; this
book of the series easily could have been two-books in the series. The story read,
“Trying to hard to impress” and truly looses it way. The characters were hard
to keep track of as well. It felt at times that the author wanted you know that
he was intelligent or was a master of history, vice entertaining his audience.
Perhaps the +25K words added to the original over killed this
epic tale? I do love a good gates of Hell story where demonic nastiest try and expunge
the living add that to a fantastic setting and you have this tale. One would
think that it would be just my cup of tea, but alas, not so much.
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