The one thing I found the strangest was that this book was the first in the series but it is the second game in the video game franchise. I guess Ubisoft thought that starting with a book of the first game when the second was already out at that point was a bit too late
Just finished it. Having played the game I disliked it. It down plays Ezio - Crisitina love story. Also, the modern day story feels purged uncleanly from the story.
I heard in the video game that one of the characters was going to write a book about Ezio so I checked if they were any books and to my surprise there is.
The books are set across various time periods and, like the games, revolve around the secret war fought for centuries between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order. Most of the novels are direct adaptations of one of the games, with several added or slightly modified elements. These are the books in order: 1. Renaissance 2. Brotherhood 3. The Secret Crusade 4. Revelations 5. Forsaken 6. Black Flag 7. Unity 8. Underworld 9. The Official Movie Novelization 10. Desert Oath 11. Odyssey 12. Valhalla - Geirmund's Saga
I've always admired the renaissance, and the assassin's Creed franchise did get me closer to it, it really has some of the best historical events. Great video, however, keep up the good work, have a blessed day!
I have something of a love hate relationship with this book. I like all the additional narrative details it adds, like the additional romantic scenes between Ezio and Rosa. In Assassin's creed 2, this love story does exist, but was meant to carry over into the sequel, Assassin's creed Brotherhood, so the game only laid the ground work for a love story that never fully happened. I like that the book didn't. My issue is that the parts of the story that are direct copies from the game weren't delivered as well as they were in the game. It's more of a "show don't tell" kind of issue. There are points in the game where details are implied and there are several inside jokes where if you know, you know. This isn't in the book, where rather than leaving the reader going, "Wait... What does that mean?" The author will just tell you what it means. This ties in with my biggest complaint about this book. The amount of unnecessary exposition. I love exposition in a story. It's a great tool for worldbuilding, but AC Renaissance is full of exposition that has nothing to do with the story or that's so obvious that it gives the impression that the author thinks that the reader is too dull-witted to understand the most basic details.
Thank you for such insightful comments. To a certain point the author does need to explain somethings to the reader that aren't necessary in the game because of the visual clues and details. That said, sometimes it's nice to have to keep guessing a little and work it out yourself.
Sorry I don't know Spanish but used Google translate your comment. I still need to read the other books in the series. Definitely on my TBR. I've heard they are all quite good.
I've not played AC rogue. Is there a book for that one? I definitely want to read the other books in the series. Brotherhood particularly appeals as it's set in Rome (I live in Rome).
The one thing I found the strangest was that this book was the first in the series but it is the second game in the video game franchise. I guess Ubisoft thought that starting with a book of the first game when the second was already out at that point was a bit too late
That's a good point. You could be right.
Just finished it. Having played the game I disliked it. It down plays Ezio - Crisitina love story. Also, the modern day story feels purged uncleanly from the story.
I've played every game and just today ordered every book in the franchise. I've always loved AC and particularly, Ezio's trilogy
That's great. Enjoy! I'm definitely going to read more of the books.
I heard in the video game that one of the characters was going to write a book about Ezio so I checked if they were any books and to my surprise there is.
The books are set across various time periods and, like the games, revolve around the secret war fought for centuries between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order. Most of the novels are direct adaptations of one of the games, with several added or slightly modified elements.
These are the books in order:
1. Renaissance
2. Brotherhood
3. The Secret Crusade
4. Revelations
5. Forsaken
6. Black Flag
7. Unity
8. Underworld
9. The Official Movie Novelization
10. Desert Oath
11. Odyssey
12. Valhalla - Geirmund's Saga
@@JoLinsdell I appreciate this, have you read all the books?
@@Rivers9679 You're welcome. No, just the first one for now although I hope to read the others in the future.
I've always admired the renaissance, and the assassin's Creed franchise did get me closer to it, it really has some of the best historical events.
Great video, however, keep up the good work, have a blessed day!
Thanks. I definitely plan on reading more of the books in the series if I get the chance.
I have something of a love hate relationship with this book. I like all the additional narrative details it adds, like the additional romantic scenes between Ezio and Rosa. In Assassin's creed 2, this love story does exist, but was meant to carry over into the sequel, Assassin's creed Brotherhood, so the game only laid the ground work for a love story that never fully happened. I like that the book didn't.
My issue is that the parts of the story that are direct copies from the game weren't delivered as well as they were in the game. It's more of a "show don't tell" kind of issue. There are points in the game where details are implied and there are several inside jokes where if you know, you know. This isn't in the book, where rather than leaving the reader going, "Wait... What does that mean?" The author will just tell you what it means. This ties in with my biggest complaint about this book. The amount of unnecessary exposition. I love exposition in a story. It's a great tool for worldbuilding, but AC Renaissance is full of exposition that has nothing to do with the story or that's so obvious that it gives the impression that the author thinks that the reader is too dull-witted to understand the most basic details.
Thank you for such insightful comments. To a certain point the author does need to explain somethings to the reader that aren't necessary in the game because of the visual clues and details. That said, sometimes it's nice to have to keep guessing a little and work it out yourself.
Is it a graphic novel
No.
Es muy bueno el libro y su continuación lo mejoró muy bien
Sorry I don't know Spanish but used Google translate your comment. I still need to read the other books in the series. Definitely on my TBR. I've heard they are all quite good.
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😂 no, trust me, one is more than enough
I also heard that 😳😅😂
hi thnx for the review
Thanks for watching!
The novels are much better than the games imo but I'd love your opinion on AC rogue
I've not played AC rogue. Is there a book for that one? I definitely want to read the other books in the series. Brotherhood particularly appeals as it's set in Rome (I live in Rome).
@@JoLinsdell it was a quite interesting take on the lore and worked out well
@@JoLinsdell AC Rouge does not have a novel adaptation. By the way, AC stand for Assassin's Creed