The book is not perfect -- I got lost quite a few times with the intricate conspiracy because of so many names and titles. Sometimes you'd hear a first name, a family name, or a title. I am usually quite good at keeping up with complicated plots, but a few places I missed important things that I usually wouldn't miss.

Yet in spite of these flaws, I still give this book 5 stars, which I rarely give out in my reviews ... -- the book was compelling, unique, and I in particular enjoyed the alternative history of the scion's of half-fallen Angels.



A. Anderson (USA: FL) (2008/08/10):
This is one of the best series I have read. When I finished the first 3 I was so sad - then I discovered it continued and am currently readin #5. This is a story with great depth and characters who are complex. It has everything on a grand scale.



nanet (France) (2013/11/12):
Bilan en quelques mots

Les mots pour : Style, descriptions, intrigue, réécriture de la mythologie
Les mots contre : certaines scènes osées, lourdeur du début.

Au final

Une histoire riche, un peu trop au début du livre qui est très lourd. Une intrigue, ou devrais-je dire, de nombreuses intrigues bien menées, avec des personnages charismatiques. Quelques répétitions qui m'ont gênées mais un style assez convaincant. Un pavé, oui, mais une fois passé le premier quart, la lecture devient aisée.