Fun book to read if you are a fan of the Warcraft universe. Arthas is an interesting character and it was great to get a more in depth look at the path that lead to him becoming the Lich King. As a former World of Warcraft player, I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the transformation of the most interesting good guy turned villain boss that made the wrath of the Lich king expansion my favorite. The book gets 4 stars for the nostalgia feeling but as a individual story it's rather dull and cheesy. Better writing than the quests so it gets 3 stars. Stand alone, it deserved a measly star. Why a woman shouldn't have written this: -------------SPOILER-----------------------------------------------------------------The weakness of Arthas was manipulated by Christie to fit in her wanna-be romantic tragedy.Here is how the story really went:The first time Arthas was alone with Varian- the king to be crowned- Arthas told Varian that he was fortunate to have come to rule so early.This was the beginning of the hate he brewed against the good health of his father. King Terenas saw this hate and therefore kept Arthas from training.Arthas sexually assaulted the maid while on his trip to see Thrall.Arthas was ashamed of Jaina, because her lineage wasn't royal that is why he banged her in private.King Terenas approved of her and forced the affair to be legit, because he respected Admiral Proudmore.Arthas was like F-that, I'm out. Arthas knew that the people of the town would be easier annihilated pre-zombification. straight up.You don't just wake up and become Dickhead Arthas, sorry hack writer Golden.
Do You like book Arthas: Rise Of The Lich King (2009)?
I read it twice. It seemed to help doing quests in Wrath of the Lich King expansion.
—meeesal
Enjoyable exploration of the history of the Lich King
—mera
