David Gaider's "The Stolen Throne" was not a difficult read. He did
an excellent job on the whole. There were a couple of logistical
points, and cliche type fantasy type challenges. However, having
said that I finished it in less than a week. It was very
entertaining and gripping!!
The character development were terrific as was the interactions and
conflicts between the main characters.
I read the last 100 pages through a 5 hour marathon. (Yeah I'm a
slow reader.) I could not put it down. I read it until 1:30am and
could not sleep until 3am. There was a subplot near the ending
which really shook me up and hit home pretty hard.
I thought his forte was characters and how they interacted with one
another. If the soon to be release video game Dragon Age: Origins
has as good relationships as in the book, gamers are in for a real
treat!!! If my romance and friendship interests were as in depth as
the main character, WOW!!
The book was great BTW. I'm not sure if the game can be as
gripping. I've shed a tear or two movie and books. But never a
video game. I hope there is a first time for everything.
On another note, if I may. I define a "work of art" if it inspire
deep or intense feelings. Whether it be fear, sorrow, joy,
exhiliration, anger, loneliness, etc... Dave Gaider hit on quite a
few. Some more than others, but then, that's how the story goes.
Dave Gaider is the lead writer for the upcoming PC, PS3 and X-Box
game entitled "Dragon Age: Origins". Developed by Bioware.
IMHO, Bioware makes excellent story driven games. Story is as
important or possibly more important than gameplay. And Bioware
game are top tier productions.