War of the Ancients Archive (Warcraft) - Books (Richard A. Knaak, Paperback)

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Customer Reviews of War of the Ancients Archive (Warcraft)

J. Henry
London, England
1st November 2008

Surprisingly good
Virtually everyone knows the game, but I'm not sure about the books. I remember seeing the book and thinking "oh, I didn't even know they have warcraft books". I decided to give it a try, and was not disappointed. The main character is thrown back in time to the part of history where the seemingly immortal army of the Burning Legion make their first step into Azeroth. What really got to me was the battles in the book; really in depth and detailed as to always keep you interested. The story does drift off at places though, but it always kicks off again so that you won't be forced to put down the book. Very good read if you want to know know the history of warcraft.

NightK
Portugal
25th September 2008

Awesome tale
If you know about warcraft lore or are a warcraft fan, you will enjoy this book, it's written in a way that gets you hooked wondering what will happen next, most fans know what happened in the beginning of the universe of warcraft, the titans shaped the worlds and protected them from evil, the titan guardian and warrior Sargeras fought the evil countless times, but their crimes, their chaotic and evil nature, confused the lawfull titan and in the end corrupted and twisted is mind, he decided then that everything should be destroyed and became the leader of the burning legion, an empire of demons and twisted beings that seeks to devour and destroy everything that exists.

The book takes place 10,000 years before Warcraft III, when the arrogance of the Night Elves and abusive use of magic caught the attention of Sargeras.

Book: 3 out of 5 - The book quality is poor, the paperback cover doesn't really suit such big book and the pages are really thin and weak. As for the cover, the art is very good and charming, showing the 3 main characters of the night elven race of warcraft III.

Story: 5 out of 5 - This is my favourite part of the lore of warcraft, and the book succeeds in showing us what was so confusing in Warcraft III, what were Illidan crimes, how did the elves become immortal and so protective of their territory, how Tyrand became the high priestess, how furion became so powerfull and leader of the Night Elves and also it explains some neat details of the lore like the demon soul, the naga and the sundering.

Overall: 5 out of 5 - the book is really good, I enjoyed every bit of it and got hooked, it made me respect individuals from each race in another way, Humans, Dragons, Demigods, Night Elves, Orcs, Tauren, etc... For every race had their good side despite their differences while conflict existed because of politics and because of those in charge.
If you like Warcraft, you will enjoy this book that's for sure.