Assassin's Creed Odyssey (The Official Novelization)

Another absolutely terrifically well written year of times gone by. The characters all springing to life in such way that you will find totally enthralling.And now what will the next chapter be and when?

Very happy with it. Can't wait to read it.

Loved the writing, the descriptions were really nice and not too much. Kassandra in this book is a bit more serious than the Kassandra I played in the game but still really enjoyed it. There are some differences in the dialogue as well that give a bit more information about the characters. I know some people may not think it's worth it since they played the game but I felt it was still really enjoyable. Also a good gift for someone who enjoys reading but doesn't have time to dump into the game.

I purchased this mostly to get a slightly different angle on the story in the game, not as a Assassins Creed superfan. It does deliver on that slightly different angle consistently.First, the book totally eschews the modern day framing segments of the game and stays entirely in ancient Greece. As such there is basically zero mention of Assassins, Templars, or Isu. Second, the book is more real, for lack of a better term. The amount of time passing for travel and communication is significant, as it would actually be in ancient times and provides a nice layer of extra depth that the game lacks with its intensely sped up time scale. The damage that Kassandra takes from fights and incidents is significant in a way that it can't be in a game, and works to heighten tension. Also, the hero doesn't do everything or end up killing thousands of people in the book; it's a much smaller and more reasonable track that a single mercenary could take. Last, the book is surprisingly gorey, moreso than the game even (which didn't exactly avoid the issue). It again heightens tension and adds some depth, but can get mildly excessive sometimes.As for the main character, I found her significantly different than the game. Less self assured and confident than the virtual version, more stealthy and covert than the video game version, colder and more isolated than the virtual version, and more laconic and less talkative than the video game version. Not necessarily better or worse, but different.Lastly, the Cult is oddly reduced in role during much of the text, with much of the personal vendetta being carried out by others incidentally or in a very short sentence off screen essentially at the very end. Also in that sentence is a major reveal and important explanation to an earlier reveal which is brushed away with a few words. I suppose the book was completed before the DLC stories were finalized, but it was an odd detail to slip in during what would be the conclusion of the Cult arc of the game.Anyway, it's an alright book. Easy to read, not overly long winded, and might even inspire some further interest in actual ancient Greek topics. Probably not of much interest to non AC fans, but they wouldn't be lost at all reading this regardless. Give it a chance for a few bucks.

I was constantly excited by the thrilling events in the book - that took the main character around much of the known world (to her, at least), through all kinds of suffering and uncertainties. What struck me was the personality of this character; despite being an almost invincible warrior, she is very much like the rest of us - sharing similar worries, comparable kindness to other people. This may be why she would be liked by the readers, not only because of her prowess.

Gordon Doherty brings his wealth of experience in Greek history to the world of Assassin's Creed. As his style is quite different to Bowden, it took some time to get used to. However, once that was done I could not put this book down.I, for one, am not a fan of the game series' shift to full-blown RPG. Origins was great, but Odyssey contradicts the lore too much for my enjoyment as an Assassin's Creed game.This novel rights those wrongs. The whole package comes out as more historically accurate than the game (read, Kassandra uses a shield when fighting alongside Spartans). Even though I knew the plot it left more of an impact in the novel. The emotional brunt of the events was felt and the conclusion segues much smoother into the DLC stories. The novel also highlights how the story was unnecessarily stretched for the sake of being an RPG. The only gripe I have here is Ikaros' backstory.This is all proof that the franchise still packs a punch if it is treated right.

I love the Assassins creed series, but I dont know I just couldnt get into this one even after full game completion

I also chose Kassandra to play as, and with being written from her perspective, obviously much more detailed being a book, it was like replaying all over again!

Just a good book in general.

Sehr gut

Review para fans de Assassin's CreedGordon Doherty es un historiador y novelista de la Grecia Clasica, por eso Ubisoft lo eligió en vez de a Oliver Bowden que ha hehco las novelas de los juegos anteriores.La novela es increible, es la versión canónica de los hechos siendo Kassandra la protagonista no Alexios, si incluye todo los eventos del juego y el escritor por ser gran conocedor agrega muchisimos detalles de la grecia de aquella época.Assassin's Creed Odyssey es el primer Asssassins Creed que te da la opcion de tu elegir tus dialogos y tus decisiones, yo preferí ir leyendo la novela a la par del juego para tomar las mismas decisiones y obtener el final canónico.Cabe señalar que la novela solo es la historia principal(la historia familiar ya le dicen ahora) porque ha salido mucho DLC como el legado de la hoja oculta que no viene incluido en la novela.Es sin duda una gran lectura para los fans del juego.

Uma excelente adição para a série. A história de Kassandra de Esparta é muito bem contata no livro, aprofundando o personagem e recriando o mundo grego, sua cultura e conflitos de maneira satisfatória e sem enrolação. Dois dos três arcos do jogo são abordados de maneira coerente e fluída. O epílogo foi muito bem escrito e tirou alguma dúvidas que tive no jogo. Espero que após a conclusão da dlc "Fate of Athantis" outra novelização venha.

Enjoy it very much! It's a refreshing view to Ancient Greece