Captain's Fury (Codex Alera, Book 4) by Jim Butcher Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Captain's Fury (Codex Alera, Book 4)
Book Review: Tavi or should I say Octavian knows how to make a grand entrance
Summary: 4 Stars
Overall: Captain's Fury is a very good book with some good character development, ties up many plot lines and introduces an intriguing premise for the next book -- fight the Vord in the Canim's homeland. Tavi is revealed as the grandson of Gaius, Octavian. The petty politics of Alera are clearly played out showing the stupidity of humans in the face of a very powerful and maelovent force. Also, the power of the first lord, Gaius, is finally demonstrated with quite a spectatular effect.
Characters: Tavi's development continues nicely including the development of his internal Furycrafting. He is not able to manifest an external Fury yet he clearly has some powerful and diverse Furycrafting befitting of an hier to the First Lord. The other characters are nicely updated to fillin the two year time gap from the last year. Also, the love interests are starting to resolve themselves with some satisfaction. The insane/psychopathic swordswoman / cutter is nicely done. Fidelius comes back to the side of the good but makes a nasty enemy in the process.
Plot: The plot was clearly laid out in the last book. This book is just the execution of how to resolve the key plots set up in the last book. The plot lines seemed fairly clear without many twists; it makes for a quick read without any confusion by the reader. The Canim are developed nicely for this story as well as preparatory background for the next book.
World development: There is some new development but most of it is in regard to the Canim. Also, the internal furycrafting of Tavi is an interesting twist on him developing his abilities into something truely amazing. By the next book, Tavi should be a serious force. The Canim are done well and consistently with elements of the last book. Tavi does a good job of showing the importance of understanding your enemies strength, weaknesses and social morays.
Prose: The prose is Jim Butcher in action -- nothing more, nothing less. The style is consistent with the other books. His writing does get a bit predictable (note: I have read all of the Codex Alera and the Dresden File books, so I should be fairly familiar with the style).
Action: The action is done well especially the sea combats and the description of the Leviathans. The combat elements of the legions vs. the Canim are crisp, well executed and not overly detailed.
Overall: 4 stars
Characters: 4 stars
Plot: 3.5 stars
World development: 3.5 stars
Prose: 3.5 stars
Action: 4 stars
Book Review: Books to Read
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great book, filled with fantasy. Jim butcher is a great writter, if any one has read Terry Goodkind, Robert Jorden, I think they will a great book here. I reccommed this book for anyone who is into Fantasy.Book Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
Jim Butcher again did an excellent job in spellbinding me in this book. I couldn't put it down. It does wrap many loose ties nicely, and hints that there is even more to come. I look forward to reading book 5! :)Book Review: A great book
Summary: 4 Stars
This is series is great and the 4th book in the series keeps it going strong can't wait for the next one.Book Review: Captain's Fury (Codex Alera, Book 4)
Summary: 5 Stars
The biggest problem with this book was that it ended. It is a great series and very different from the Dresden series by the same Author. A excellent read for anyone into Science Fantasy