--- product_id: 35734722 title: "Son of the Black Sword: Saga of the Forgotten Warrior, Book 1" brand: "larry correia" price: "VT3372" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/35734722-son-of-the-black-sword-saga-of-the-forgotten-warrior store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Son of the Black Sword: Saga of the Forgotten Warrior, Book 1 **Brand:** larry correia **Price:** VT3372 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Son of the Black Sword: Saga of the Forgotten Warrior, Book 1 by larry correia - **How much does it cost?** VT3372 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/35734722-son-of-the-black-sword-saga-of-the-forgotten-warrior) ## Best For - larry correia enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted larry correia brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Son of the Black Sword: Saga of the Forgotten Warrior, Book 1 ## Images ![Son of the Black Sword: Saga of the Forgotten Warrior, Book 1 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51PO+t-vpGL.jpg) ![Son of the Black Sword: Saga of the Forgotten Warrior, Book 1 - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31kozcDsfdL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Compelling Start to a New Fantasy Series *by L***N on Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2015* I don't normally review books I've read on Amazon -- why gild the lily, and add to what others have already done far better than I could? But given the relatively few reviews for this so far, I figured that I'd chime in for a change.I've enjoyed Larry Correia's other series (Grimnoir and MHI), which were entertaining and well-written (if nothing incredibly deep and a bit on the "pulpy" side but very enjoyably so), so I decided to give this a try. I'm quite glad that I did.This is unequivically Larry Correia's best work yet. While the prose in his prior series can be workman-like at times (and the focus on some of the details of action sequences can detract slightly from the narrative), the quality of writing here is a clear improvement beyond the solid efforts of Larry's previous series. The characterization is also Larry's best work, with the protagonist significantly more nuanced and complex than in prior series (with the possible exception of Franks in MHI), while still being heroic and sympathetic and acting rationally, given his outlook, knowledge, and constraints. The plotting is extremely well-done and well-paced, and the periodic flashbacks (especially in the early going) were well-placed and of well-tailored length to slake the reader's thirst for backstory and worldbuilding without giving away the whole game or detracting from the overall narrative arc.Overall, the world is close enough to ours to be recognizable and not so different that it and its characters are unrelatable. Their motivations are well-established, and even having read Larry's two other fantasy-ish series, the plot twists and events were not the least bit predictable, other than insofar as characters in novels should act in a manner true to who they are. Side characters are filled in as necessary, again, without giving away too much information or giving us full insight into their plans and motivations for those whose arcs are not resolved in this book. While there are hints as to some of their motivations, particularly for the more minor characters whose arcs are resolved -- the hints provided regarding the "string-pulling" big bad behind the scenes and the "dirty work" big bad implementing things, and the inferences that the reader can draw, are tantalizing, and make me wish that this whole series had already been completed.Continuity is also well-established, as are the laws of unintended consequence -- in several instances, characters are appropriately forced to deal with the results of their earlier choices, both for good and for ill. All-in-all, its a very promising start to the series. Is it Brandon Sanderson's "The Stormlight Archive"? No, it's not -- more focused on action, narrower in scope, less concerned with the overall magic system and worldbuilding. But it's thoughtful, creative, interesting, coherent, consistent, well-paced and well-plotted -- a damn fine fantasy book.My only complaint -- though it's a good problem to have -- is the wait before the next book in the series comes out. Nicely done, Larry -- and keep up the great work! ### ⭐⭐⭐ Interesting idea, mediocre execution *by M***P on Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2019* Son of the Black Sword checks all boxes of a book I should like. I like Larry Correia’s Monster Hunter books. It has a beautiful map on the inside. It has an illustration by Larry Elmore on the inside. The world building is pretty impressive (seems loosely based on India’s caste system from the 1800s). There are cool monsters.But I found the book to be “OK”.I think it has to do with two issues. Our protagonist is pretty bland. The first 150 pages really only focus on him. It starts in the present as Ashok fights some monsters. Then it jump back to fill in his backstory. It does this for about 150 pages. Then Ashok kind of disappears and we’re introduced to several more characters. None of these characters are given time to develop before the climax of the first book. There’s enough cool stuff happening that I’ll probably read the sequel but it won’t be near the top of my must read pile. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Correia's best yet - IMO, of course... *by H***O on Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2015* I came to MHI and the Grimnoir Chronicles late; devoured them all and wanted more - especially the Grimnoir series. When I heard Correia had a new book coming out I was disappointed to find that it was neither series, but the concept looked intriguing, so I bit - and I'm glad I did. I bought the Kindle edition. If there were flaws, they were barely noticeable. Quite happy with the purchase.Wonderful world building. Great plot, believable characters, nasty villains and flawed heroes. Above all, his best writing yet. Considering my last read was the ponderous "Hell's Foundations Quiver" - which I enjoyed (bit of a masochist I guess) - "Son of the Black Sword" was a rippingly good read. I've seen elsewhere that the first third of the book was slow, but compared to Weber's prose it was positively speedy. As always, Correia writes great action sequences, but it was the world building that stood out. Outstanding. I know these things take time, but more and sooner would be much appreciated!4-stars plus. Not perfect but damned good. 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