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A Practical Guide to Evil #6
A Practical Guide to Evil VI
1740 pages, ebook
First published January 6, 2020
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January 6, 2021
Following every update from EE was one of those things that kept me going through 2020. Such an engaging book overall, with every chapter as engrossing as any other - a day with an update was a good day!
Looking forward to the final part of this journey with Book 7 (even if I will miss, without spoiling anything, a couple of characters we saw the end of in this one).
Looking forward to the final part of this journey with Book 7 (even if I will miss, without spoiling anything, a couple of characters we saw the end of in this one).
February 10, 2021
Fuuuuuck.
August 5, 2021
Things have taken a darker turn in this book and I miss the witty banter of the previous books. There are still moments, but it's hard to be funny when staring the end of all things in the face.
November 27, 2021
As everything begins to coalesce into the biggest war yet, EE keeps up with the growing world and then some. With a series that seems to only ever get better, EE has proven themselves to be one of the most capable writers of my time. At least, that I've read so far. The world ever grows bigger for heroes and villains and us, and EE leads the tide as all of Calernia is engulfed by it.
Go support EE on Patreon so their gift for storytelling might continue well in to the future, and I might be supplied with a continuing stream of the best fiction I have ever read.
Go support EE on Patreon so their gift for storytelling might continue well in to the future, and I might be supplied with a continuing stream of the best fiction I have ever read.
December 16, 2021
This is one of the best series I have ever read. The only think it is lacking is a proof reader; as the author is rushing to post new chapters twice a week, plus a bonus chapter every month, some grammar needs to occasionally be polished. ;-)
It is criminal that this has not been published commercially.
It is criminal that this has not been published commercially.
April 9, 2024
I loved this too.
The developments were great, character developments were great, and the climax of the story...
The fact that there were so many "nice" things that were present, I was expecting a tragedy, and so it was delivered. But although the tragedy I thought of was deaths of members of the Woe, Robber's death — his final interaction with Hakram and his reaction after reading Catherine's letter — was very unexpected. I did expect him to die in death and glory, but the rawness of him, I didn't really expect. I don't know if it's unbefitting of a goblin or not, but it was great to behold.
And the tragedy... was also unexpected. Instead of simple deaths, it was hopelessness — the fact that Catherine lost in weaving stories, that the Dead King was the one riding the tailcoats of the story, was insane. The involvement of the Gigantes was also surprising. I'm looking forward to how the story ties up, since it seems like the Free Cities and the East will be involved in the conclusion of this war, but I hope there's not too much politicking anymore. I'm curious how Catherine will be able to wage another war with the East considering that she lost a lot of her army and the Firstborn has been significantly weakened because of the usurpation of the Night, and I'm excited.
The epilogue was also great — Malicia wanting to make Catherine her Black Knight, and the former Black Knight deciding that it's time he climbs the tower — unless I misinterpreted what the author meant.
And all of this is still excluding the Emerald Swords (the 10 elves) and the dwarves that were supposed to raid the Dead King. And asides from those two specific forces, the rest of the elves and the dwarves. I'm curious how they will come along and wrap up the war. It's a shame that the next book is the last, but I hope it gets the ending it deserves.
The developments were great, character developments were great, and the climax of the story...
The fact that there were so many "nice" things that were present, I was expecting a tragedy, and so it was delivered. But although the tragedy I thought of was deaths of members of the Woe, Robber's death — his final interaction with Hakram and his reaction after reading Catherine's letter — was very unexpected. I did expect him to die in death and glory, but the rawness of him, I didn't really expect. I don't know if it's unbefitting of a goblin or not, but it was great to behold.
And the tragedy... was also unexpected. Instead of simple deaths, it was hopelessness — the fact that Catherine lost in weaving stories, that the Dead King was the one riding the tailcoats of the story, was insane. The involvement of the Gigantes was also surprising. I'm looking forward to how the story ties up, since it seems like the Free Cities and the East will be involved in the conclusion of this war, but I hope there's not too much politicking anymore. I'm curious how Catherine will be able to wage another war with the East considering that she lost a lot of her army and the Firstborn has been significantly weakened because of the usurpation of the Night, and I'm excited.
The epilogue was also great — Malicia wanting to make Catherine her Black Knight, and the former Black Knight deciding that it's time he climbs the tower — unless I misinterpreted what the author meant.
And all of this is still excluding the Emerald Swords (the 10 elves) and the dwarves that were supposed to raid the Dead King. And asides from those two specific forces, the rest of the elves and the dwarves. I'm curious how they will come along and wrap up the war. It's a shame that the next book is the last, but I hope it gets the ending it deserves.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 30, 2023
4.5 stars
Another great entry in the series. However, it wasn't as good as the previous entries, to me at least, because a lot of the second half dealt with army movements and large scale encounters. This series certainly has quite a few of them, so it's not like it came out of left field. But for me, what endears me to the story are the interpersonal interactions between characters, the scheming, the dialogue, and the quick pace. I felt like the larger engagements required the pace to slow down, there were less one on one interactions between opposing characters, and there was less scheming. Additionally, I must admit that I was a bit lazy to look up a map of Calernia to put battle plans into context and that might have reduced my enjoyment a bit.
Another great entry in the series. However, it wasn't as good as the previous entries, to me at least, because a lot of the second half dealt with army movements and large scale encounters. This series certainly has quite a few of them, so it's not like it came out of left field. But for me, what endears me to the story are the interpersonal interactions between characters, the scheming, the dialogue, and the quick pace. I felt like the larger engagements required the pace to slow down, there were less one on one interactions between opposing characters, and there was less scheming. Additionally, I must admit that I was a bit lazy to look up a map of Calernia to put battle plans into context and that might have reduced my enjoyment a bit.
April 19, 2023
This is by far the biggest change of pace. Cat has been growing towards a new Name. Two years have passed and it starts pretty grim.
The one thing that amazed at Catherine was the lack of sentimentality in decision-making, but after two years of war, she’s starting to feel the effects. As Amadeus observed in book 1(maybe 2) his predecessor was killed by being drawn into a trap and tired out.
Catherine is now balancing the expectations of power and respect with the need to still do what’s necessary and outthink the Intercessor. Caught between these two ancient monsters, she also has to manage the dangerous political waters of her allies.
The one thing that amazed at Catherine was the lack of sentimentality in decision-making, but after two years of war, she’s starting to feel the effects. As Amadeus observed in book 1(maybe 2) his predecessor was killed by being drawn into a trap and tired out.
Catherine is now balancing the expectations of power and respect with the need to still do what’s necessary and outthink the Intercessor. Caught between these two ancient monsters, she also has to manage the dangerous political waters of her allies.
October 25, 2022
Before you dive into the review, I want to highlight two points:
1. This is the series that I have rated the highest for the blog till date, and
2. This is a free web novel. There are no eBooks available for purchase far as I know.
Now with that done, here’s my super glowing review of one of the best epic fantasies that I’ve read till date.
https://fanfiaddict.com/review-a-prac...
It's spectacular and highly recommended.
1. This is the series that I have rated the highest for the blog till date, and
2. This is a free web novel. There are no eBooks available for purchase far as I know.
Now with that done, here’s my super glowing review of one of the best epic fantasies that I’ve read till date.
https://fanfiaddict.com/review-a-prac...
It's spectacular and highly recommended.
October 17, 2024
4 / 5
Still enjoying overall. I liked the beginning threads with the Arsenal, and especially liked getting to see the new Named and all their conflicts (and particularly enjoyed getting to see more of Roland), but the last half with all the battle plotting started to fatigue me a bit. (A little rich to say that I'm getting a bit tired of all the army battles in fantasy army battles the series, but unfortunately it's true)
Still enjoying, but definitely looking forward to the end.
Still enjoying overall. I liked the beginning threads with the Arsenal, and especially liked getting to see the new Named and all their conflicts (and particularly enjoyed getting to see more of Roland), but the last half with all the battle plotting started to fatigue me a bit. (A little rich to say that I'm getting a bit tired of all the army battles in fantasy army battles the series, but unfortunately it's true)
Still enjoying, but definitely looking forward to the end.
July 23, 2022
Pretty satisfying conclusion to an epic series! It is very satisfying while still tying up most loose ends. The character growth is clearly visible in all characters - and damn the final battle was amazing. Roland/Oliver's story was heartwrenching. Some of the deaths in Keter felt a little anticlimactic, but I guess that was the point.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 7, 2021
cried so hard my face hurts
April 1, 2021
Continues to be one of my favorite works of all time.
April 8, 2021
refer to Book 1 of the series for My review of the series
October 15, 2022
A painful book. Darkness before the dawn.
November 30, 2022
I tend to enjoy Catherine's character a lot more in the later books.
August 13, 2024
all hail lord in perpetuity of the house of lesser footrest robber (i cried like a baby)
December 10, 2024
Overall I really enjoyed this self-published fantasy book series.
August 18, 2024
The beginning magical library murder mystery bard battle heroes and villains balancing act was a pleasure to read.
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