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Assassin's Creed #7
Unity
1789: The magnificent city of Paris sees the dawn of the French Revolution. The cobblestone streets run red with blood as the people rise against the oppressive aristocracy. But revolutionary justice comes at a high price.
At a time when the divide between the rich and poor is at its most extreme, and a nation is tearing itself apart, a young man and woman fight to avenge all they have lost.
Soon Arno and Élise are drawn into the centuries-old battle between the Assassins and the Templars � a world with dangers more deadly than they could ever have imagined.
At a time when the divide between the rich and poor is at its most extreme, and a nation is tearing itself apart, a young man and woman fight to avenge all they have lost.
Soon Arno and Élise are drawn into the centuries-old battle between the Assassins and the Templars � a world with dangers more deadly than they could ever have imagined.
432 pages, Paperback
First published November 11, 2014
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Oliver Bowden
76books1,122followers Anton Gill (aka Oliver Bowden) has been a full-time professional writer since 1984, and in the course of the last 27 years he has published 35 books. Gill was born in Ilford, Essex, the son of a German father and an English mother, and grew up in London. He is an acclaimed novelist and Renaissance historian currently living in Paris, France. Bowden has written novelizations of several of the Assassin's Creed console games.
Oliver Bowden is a pen-name (a pseudonym adopted by the author) in order to hide his true identity. However, his profession and location are accurate.
According to Bowden's interview with UbiWorkshop, he is an avid gamer and gains much of his inspiration for character development throughout the writing process from playing the Assassin's Creed series.
Gill ceased being Oliver Bowden some years back and the author Andrew Holmes (Sleb, 64 Clarke) has published the last six titles of the Assassin's Creed series (The Secret Crusade, Forsaken, Black Flag, Unity, Underworld, and Desert Oath) using this pen-name.
Oliver Bowden is a pen-name (a pseudonym adopted by the author) in order to hide his true identity. However, his profession and location are accurate.
According to Bowden's interview with UbiWorkshop, he is an avid gamer and gains much of his inspiration for character development throughout the writing process from playing the Assassin's Creed series.
Gill ceased being Oliver Bowden some years back and the author Andrew Holmes (Sleb, 64 Clarke) has published the last six titles of the Assassin's Creed series (The Secret Crusade, Forsaken, Black Flag, Unity, Underworld, and Desert Oath) using this pen-name.
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October 7, 2020
Assassin's Creed: Unity (Assassin's Creed, #7), Oliver Bowden
1789: The magnificent city of Paris sees the dawn of the French Revolution. The cobblestone streets run red with blood as the people rise against the oppressive aristocracy.
But revolutionary justice comes at a high price ... At a time when the divide between the rich and poor is at its most extreme, and a nation is tearing itself apart, a young man and woman fight to avenge all they have lost. ...
تاریخ نخستین خوانش: روز بیست و یکم ماه ژوئن سال 2018میلادی
عنوان: فرقه اسسین ها: کتاب هفتم - وحدت (اتحاد)، مترجمها: محمدرضا قاسمی؛ بهزاد ناصرفلاح؛ تهران، آذرباد، 1395؛ در 527ص؛ شابک 9786008537021؛ موضوع: داستانهای نویسندگان انگلیسی - سده 21م
کتاب نخست: «رنسانس»؛ کتاب دوم: «پیمان برادری، مترجمین خانمها و آقایان امیر قربان� فرزین لازمی‌زاده� کیانا حاج‌دولت� خشایار خلیلیان»؛ کتاب سوم: «نهضت مخفی، ترجمه بهنام حاجی‌زاده»� کتاب چهارم: «مکاشفات؛ ترجمه بهنام حاجی‌زاده»� کتاب پنجم: «جدا شده؛ ترجمه بهنام حاجی‌زاده؛� کتاب ششم: «پرچم سیاه، ترجمه محمدرضا قاسمی»؛ کتاب هفت: «اتحاد (وحدت)، ترجمه بهزاد ناصرفلاح»؛ و کتاب هشتم ...؛
سال 1789میلادی: شهر مجلل «پاریس» سپیده دم انقلاب «فرانسه» را به خود میبیند؛ همینطور که مردمان در برابر نظام اشراف سالار ستمگر، قد علم میکنند، خون آنها سنگفرش خیابانها را سرخ میکند؛ اما عدالت انقلابی بهای گزافی دارد؛ در زمانیکه فاصله ی بین غنی و فقیر در بالاترین حد خودش است، و ملت دلمشغول از هم گسیختن مملکت هستند، مرد و زنی جوان میجنگند تا انتقام هر آنچه از دست داده اند را، بگیرند؛ خیلی زود، «آرنو» و «الیز» به نبرد تاریخی، بین «اسسینها» و «شوالیه های معبدی» کشیده میشوند؛ دنیایی با مخاطراتی بس مهلکتر از آنچه خیال میکردند…�
تاریخ بهنگام رسانی 15/07/1399هجری خورشیدی؛ ا. شربیانی
1789: The magnificent city of Paris sees the dawn of the French Revolution. The cobblestone streets run red with blood as the people rise against the oppressive aristocracy.
But revolutionary justice comes at a high price ... At a time when the divide between the rich and poor is at its most extreme, and a nation is tearing itself apart, a young man and woman fight to avenge all they have lost. ...
تاریخ نخستین خوانش: روز بیست و یکم ماه ژوئن سال 2018میلادی
عنوان: فرقه اسسین ها: کتاب هفتم - وحدت (اتحاد)، مترجمها: محمدرضا قاسمی؛ بهزاد ناصرفلاح؛ تهران، آذرباد، 1395؛ در 527ص؛ شابک 9786008537021؛ موضوع: داستانهای نویسندگان انگلیسی - سده 21م
کتاب نخست: «رنسانس»؛ کتاب دوم: «پیمان برادری، مترجمین خانمها و آقایان امیر قربان� فرزین لازمی‌زاده� کیانا حاج‌دولت� خشایار خلیلیان»؛ کتاب سوم: «نهضت مخفی، ترجمه بهنام حاجی‌زاده»� کتاب چهارم: «مکاشفات؛ ترجمه بهنام حاجی‌زاده»� کتاب پنجم: «جدا شده؛ ترجمه بهنام حاجی‌زاده؛� کتاب ششم: «پرچم سیاه، ترجمه محمدرضا قاسمی»؛ کتاب هفت: «اتحاد (وحدت)، ترجمه بهزاد ناصرفلاح»؛ و کتاب هشتم ...؛
سال 1789میلادی: شهر مجلل «پاریس» سپیده دم انقلاب «فرانسه» را به خود میبیند؛ همینطور که مردمان در برابر نظام اشراف سالار ستمگر، قد علم میکنند، خون آنها سنگفرش خیابانها را سرخ میکند؛ اما عدالت انقلابی بهای گزافی دارد؛ در زمانیکه فاصله ی بین غنی و فقیر در بالاترین حد خودش است، و ملت دلمشغول از هم گسیختن مملکت هستند، مرد و زنی جوان میجنگند تا انتقام هر آنچه از دست داده اند را، بگیرند؛ خیلی زود، «آرنو» و «الیز» به نبرد تاریخی، بین «اسسینها» و «شوالیه های معبدی» کشیده میشوند؛ دنیایی با مخاطراتی بس مهلکتر از آنچه خیال میکردند…�
تاریخ بهنگام رسانی 15/07/1399هجری خورشیدی؛ ا. شربیانی
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March 22, 20153/22/2015 It's a sad day, folks.
I just found out
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Assassin's Creed Unity isn't even out yet and I already ship Arno and Elise.
I just found out
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Assassin's Creed Unity isn't even out yet and I already ship Arno and Elise.
December 9, 2014
Okay first off lemme get on my soap box and talk about how excited I was when Elise was revealed, like hell yes we needed more badass chicks in this series AND this one gets her own doll and book! Great right? Well Elise /is/ a beautiful badass girl who can fight and does what she wants. When I finished the game i was a little lost on the ending so i read some essays defending her and finally got this book when it came out in hopes it would make me understand and appreciate her better. Unfortunately that wasnt the case. Im glad her "sassy fiery" personality rocked some peoples worlds but im sorry to say that she disappointed me so bad and i almost wish that i didn't read this book because it totally ruined her character for me and changed my perception of her and Arno's relationship. Elise came off as a brat, a spoiled entitled princess who does not regard the consequences of her actions (or when she does for a brief moment, she turns around makes the same mistake over and over again). I suppose part of that could be due to the fact that she was told shes the heir of a dynasty when she was 8, but frankly i was tired of the book literally telling me that Elise is ~Not like other girls~ when in fact i thought her attitude was on par with that May girl who seems like she was just thrown in there to make Elise look better. Elise throws a tantrum the years that shes at school and doesnt care about how it affects her dad or her future career because "shes gonna be grandmaster anyway" that issue comes up so many times. The one redeeming quality of this book is Mr.Weatherall, god bless that man he always called her out on her crappy attitude, telling her to get over herself, grow up, stop acting before you think, but does she ever listen? Nope. And she pays the price at the end. Now lets hop on over to the love story, seriously ubisoft what the hell is this? This isnt a tragic romeo and juliet story its a toxic one-sided love. The onesided being Arno, sorry but after reading this you cannot convince me that she really loved him. She talks down to him so many times, from calling him "a pathetic orphan who stole her daddys love" when she blames him for her dads death to raging at him for stealing her revenge. She also has a bad case of double standards, she raged at Arno for "stealing her dad" but disregards the fact that arno was present at his own fathers murder and elises dad steps up, takes him when he has no one. Yes it was sad when her mother died but she still had one parent, Arno had nobody so why are you always demanding sympathy from everyone when you give none yourself? Which brings me over to when shes screaming at him for taking her revenge away from her, arno was raised under the same roof as her, her dad sort was a surrogate dad to him, i think he has just as much right to exact revenge on his behalf. Other things that bothered me was the fact that she got angry at arno for joining the assassin's but she literally had all the time in the world when she was younger to sway him to be a templar but she didnt want him to belong to either faction because she wanted him to be her plaything, sorry but you don't have the right to be angry over that when you ruined your chance for your own selfish reason. What makes it worse is when they switch back to arnos journal and its full of his love for her etc and then switches back to her saying she hates arno and he should rot in the bastille. How freaking sad i just felt myself feeling horrible for Arno the entire time. He's not perfect either hes got his flaws, he also doesnt think before he acts (sliding the warning letter under monsieur de la serre office instead of delivering it and that one mission in the game where he blows up a building.....while hes still inside it) but damn he was a hell of a lot more level headed than she is. Going back to her and her revenge, i might have been more sympathetic if they didnt throw in the sidequest of her going to england, meeting haythams sister and reading haythams letters about uniting the factions. For like 2.5 seconds she was motivated to do this as it was the "third way" her mom wanted, and she talked about how there was too much bloodshed. Then this is all flushed down the toilet when the book gets into the events of the game and she goes on about how low she thinks of the assassins how she doesnt trust them blah blah she just wants the final stab at Germain. Im just so jaded right now, you dont get a free pass from me just because you are a girl video game character if your personality bothers me it doesnt matter which gender you are you still suck thats about all im going to comment on that damn protag debate people were up in arms about when this game was revealed. If there was one thing i appreciated about this book is that it reveals how arno got back into the brotherhood (after he got kicked out because the council said he was too wrapped up in elises revenge) its because elise leaves haythams letters for him and i guess thats how he wins back their favor. I might add more to this later but for now like i said, im disappointed. And for the record if any templar girl deserves her own game or dlc its Maria. Last but not least, despite this rant, Dont let my opinion keep you from reading the book because it does fill in the blanks of the game but its just my own personality and experience reading teen-novels featuring heroines like this that i just dont have the patience for them.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 10, 2015
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Kayt
Well let me first say I had no idea this book was based on a video game when I decided to read it. I was interested in the story itself and the time period. I am not a gamer, nor do I have any idea about this popular game. I was pleasantly surprised after I got over my shock. I started reading worrying it would be so tied into the game that I would be lost. However it is definitely a stand alone book. Assassin’s Creed Unity is fast paced, action packed, and a thoroughly enjoyable historical fiction novel.
The main characters, Elise and Arno, are thoroughly developed and pull the reader in. The story is told through diary entries from both of them. It is very well done and keeps the reader entertained. The story is not so complicated that you get lost, nor so simple it drags. With the background story of the French Revolution, the fight scenes are interesting without being over done. The intrigue is entertaining and keeps the reader on the edge of their seat (ok bed in my case).
As Elise is told of her destiny as a Templar, she starts her training. Her mother’s death is very hard for her and her father, even harder than the long decline she had in her illness. Her life is not well lived after that tragedy. However, Elise’s ascension into the world of the Templars has to begin a bit earlier than planned when her father is assassinated. Arno also learns he has a destiny of his own, he is an Assassin. Their worlds are pulled together as Elise tries to get revenge for her father’s death.
I really enjoyed Assassin’s Creed: Unity even though I was sure I would not. I am sure those familiar with the games would love this book. It gives those readers a look at characters behind the scenes of the popular game. I would recommend this to readers that enjoy historical novels set during the French Revolution as well. It is definitely a stand alone book, even though this is the seventh in the series Assassin’s Creed: Unity was a pleasant surprise.
*OBS would like to thank the publisher for supplying a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review as part of their ongoing blog tour*
July 18, 2023
Loved this adaption, loved the game was one of my favorites was so interesting to see pov of elisé and her back story
May 12, 2018
So I just finished this book and it was intense, it had a different atmosphere than the previous books mainly because it takes place at such a great historic event ( The French Revolution ) I really enjoyed the adventure of Elise the first female protagonist in this series, she was such a badass and her character is very likable .. Arno was a sweetheart too, though we don't get to see them much together I liked how their friendship and love surpassed the limitations of lineage and loyalties, it was highly enjoyable and the fighting scenes were so good
Mr.Weatherall is such a sweetheart I hope he found solace in the end .. I will miss these characters the most from this series :)
Mr.Weatherall is such a sweetheart I hope he found solace in the end .. I will miss these characters the most from this series :)
March 6, 2019
علت این که کتاب رو در قدم اول خریدم این بود که دوست داشتم به جای خود بازی unity یک بار هم یکی از کتاب های assassin’s creed رو بخونم.
در کل فکر می‌کن� برای کسانی که به سری بازی هاش علاقه مندن، خوب باشه، در غیر این صورت چندان جذاب نخواهد بود.
داستان از آخرین خاطره سری بازی rogue شروع می‌ش� و قسمت عمده اش توی بحبوحه انقلاب فرانسه اتفاق میفته. روایت کتاب به صورت خاطره خونی بخش هایی از دفتر خاطره های الیز و آرنو هست. شاید به خاطر همینه که جزییات، احساسات و توصیفات خیلی عمیق نیستن.
در کل فکر می‌کن� برای کسانی که به سری بازی هاش علاقه مندن، خوب باشه، در غیر این صورت چندان جذاب نخواهد بود.
داستان از آخرین خاطره سری بازی rogue شروع می‌ش� و قسمت عمده اش توی بحبوحه انقلاب فرانسه اتفاق میفته. روایت کتاب به صورت خاطره خونی بخش هایی از دفتر خاطره های الیز و آرنو هست. شاید به خاطر همینه که جزییات، احساسات و توصیفات خیلی عمیق نیستن.
September 17, 2019
So I read this book about a month ago but I wasn’t able to write a review due to my university exams. Based on notes that I made throughout the book, I managed to put together after all this time a small but, I hope, helpful review. Enjoy <3
Assassin's Creed Unity is the game that introduced me to the games. My cousin and my (then) best friend were devoted AC gamers and naturally, I was pressured into playing on Playstation and keeping them company. I watched the whole game walkthrough in one sitting and I immediately fell in love with the story. And with Arno. I believe his and Elise's love story is more tragic than Romeo and Juliet with the whole Assassin-Templar thing. Naturally, I bought the book and I'm thrilled that it lived up to my expectations.
The book follows Elise rather than Arno from her early childhood all the way through the end of the game. Arno makes an appearance throughout the story as a storyteller and as a character but Elise is the main focus of the story. We are able to see how Templars operate and we get to learn more about characters that we don't see much in the game like Elise's father and mother. We also get to see Arno after the events of the game which I think was pretty cool.
I also enjoyed how we get to experience Paris during the revolution. Through Elise's eyes, we see all the dangers that the nobility faced during the revolution. Truth be told, Arno wasn't that involved in the events of the revolution itself.
However, do make sure that you read first Forsaken and Black Flag because I didn't and there are some major spoilers in Unity.
Overall, if you like the AC universe you should definitely give it a try.
Assassin's Creed Unity is the game that introduced me to the games. My cousin and my (then) best friend were devoted AC gamers and naturally, I was pressured into playing on Playstation and keeping them company. I watched the whole game walkthrough in one sitting and I immediately fell in love with the story. And with Arno. I believe his and Elise's love story is more tragic than Romeo and Juliet with the whole Assassin-Templar thing. Naturally, I bought the book and I'm thrilled that it lived up to my expectations.
The book follows Elise rather than Arno from her early childhood all the way through the end of the game. Arno makes an appearance throughout the story as a storyteller and as a character but Elise is the main focus of the story. We are able to see how Templars operate and we get to learn more about characters that we don't see much in the game like Elise's father and mother. We also get to see Arno after the events of the game which I think was pretty cool.
I also enjoyed how we get to experience Paris during the revolution. Through Elise's eyes, we see all the dangers that the nobility faced during the revolution. Truth be told, Arno wasn't that involved in the events of the revolution itself.
However, do make sure that you read first Forsaken and Black Flag because I didn't and there are some major spoilers in Unity.
Overall, if you like the AC universe you should definitely give it a try.
June 10, 2020
No es novedad que amo los videojuegos y este es uno que anhelo jugar pero actualmente no tengo el dinero para comprarlo, así que opté por darme un rodeo por la novelización. Como siempre, no espero demasiado de este género de libros que adaptan juegos, porque seamos sinceros, la calidad casi nunca es buena, salvo casos contados con los dedos de una mano (imagino Infinity Blade ya que fueron escritos por Sanderson). De todas formas considero que esta novela podría haber estado mejor y no porque provenga de un juego que es bueno, sino porque falla en cuestiones intrínsecas al género novela en sí:
-Me hizo odiar a Élise, personaje que el libro se enfoca, cosa que dudo que en el videojuego se vea reflejado. Espero que no afecte mi experiencia cuando lo juegue, pero lo cierto es que la mujer que me parecía tremenda heroína sin rellenar estereotipos, en este libro es una infumable Mary Sue que toma malas decisiones y encima se regodea de ello.
-El juego ocurre durante la Revolución Francesa, y lamentablemente el autor no supo mimetizar hechos históricos con la novela de manera natural, pues de vez en cuando parecía acordarse que estaba en un evento legendario de la historia mundial y largaba párrafos larguísimos sobre lo que estaba pasando con el rey, la nobleza, los tres estamentos, la guillotina, etc, sin relacionar ningún comentario con lo que vivía el personaje principal, corte "trivia del día".
-QUE CÓMO ME VAS A SALTEAR LA ESCENA DEL GLOBO AEROSTÁTICO DEL JUEGO POR EL AMOR A MINERVA
-Este libro fue una oportunidad perdida para que podamos ver más la perspectiva de los Templarios. Como jugadora nueva de la saga, sé muy poco de ellos, porque siempre jugamos desde los Asesinos. Si bien entiendo que hay un juego dedicado a ello (Rogue), que la protagonista sea ni más ni menos que la Grand Master de los Templarios tendría que haber dado tela para cortar de sobra sobre esa Orden. Me molesta que en la práctica, ambas Órdenes parecen ser iguales y los Templarios no me están dando ningún incentivo para tomarlos en serio como antagonistas, porque simplemente parecen "Oh los Asesinos están haciendo esto, hagamos exactamente lo contrario y peleemos". Estúpidos.
-PERO ES QUE CÓMO ME VAS A SALTEAR LO DEL GLOBO AEROSTÁTICO POR JUNO Y EL SAGE
A pesar de ello el final me hizo llorar porque ya todos sabíamos cómo iba a terminar esto. Estuvo bueno para satisfacer momentáneamente la necesidad de saber más de este juego. Igual ahora necesito comprarlo. Ya.
-Me hizo odiar a Élise, personaje que el libro se enfoca, cosa que dudo que en el videojuego se vea reflejado. Espero que no afecte mi experiencia cuando lo juegue, pero lo cierto es que la mujer que me parecía tremenda heroína sin rellenar estereotipos, en este libro es una infumable Mary Sue que toma malas decisiones y encima se regodea de ello.
-El juego ocurre durante la Revolución Francesa, y lamentablemente el autor no supo mimetizar hechos históricos con la novela de manera natural, pues de vez en cuando parecía acordarse que estaba en un evento legendario de la historia mundial y largaba párrafos larguísimos sobre lo que estaba pasando con el rey, la nobleza, los tres estamentos, la guillotina, etc, sin relacionar ningún comentario con lo que vivía el personaje principal, corte "trivia del día".
-QUE CÓMO ME VAS A SALTEAR LA ESCENA DEL GLOBO AEROSTÁTICO DEL JUEGO POR EL AMOR A MINERVA
-Este libro fue una oportunidad perdida para que podamos ver más la perspectiva de los Templarios. Como jugadora nueva de la saga, sé muy poco de ellos, porque siempre jugamos desde los Asesinos. Si bien entiendo que hay un juego dedicado a ello (Rogue), que la protagonista sea ni más ni menos que la Grand Master de los Templarios tendría que haber dado tela para cortar de sobra sobre esa Orden. Me molesta que en la práctica, ambas Órdenes parecen ser iguales y los Templarios no me están dando ningún incentivo para tomarlos en serio como antagonistas, porque simplemente parecen "Oh los Asesinos están haciendo esto, hagamos exactamente lo contrario y peleemos". Estúpidos.
-PERO ES QUE CÓMO ME VAS A SALTEAR LO DEL GLOBO AEROSTÁTICO POR JUNO Y EL SAGE
A pesar de ello el final me hizo llorar porque ya todos sabíamos cómo iba a terminar esto. Estuvo bueno para satisfacer momentáneamente la necesidad de saber más de este juego. Igual ahora necesito comprarlo. Ya.
November 29, 2014
This book had me hooked for the entire three days it took me to read it. Fast paced and a brilliant plot, and I had to keep my eyes from jumping down the page! Can't help but feel a little sad at the lack of
but then again the point of the books are to reveal scenes and storylines not in the game(s). I will admit there were one or two typos (but maybe that's just me not getting the context) and near the beginning there was a confusing reference to the main characters' first encounter on page 60 and tenses which tripped me up, but yet again that could be due to my misunderstanding of the story layout, since it's in journal format. The humour was not lost on me, and the characters felt very real.
My only regret is that I haven't discovered these books sooner. Definitely would recommend this to anyone desperately waiting for Unity, or just underage like me who have heard great things about Assassin's Creed.
but then again the point of the books are to reveal scenes and storylines not in the game(s). I will admit there were one or two typos (but maybe that's just me not getting the context) and near the beginning there was a confusing reference to the main characters' first encounter on page 60 and tenses which tripped me up, but yet again that could be due to my misunderstanding of the story layout, since it's in journal format. The humour was not lost on me, and the characters felt very real.
My only regret is that I haven't discovered these books sooner. Definitely would recommend this to anyone desperately waiting for Unity, or just underage like me who have heard great things about Assassin's Creed.
May 17, 2015
I had mixed feelings regarding the story of Assassin's Creed: Unity, even if I generally enjoyed the game for its gameplay and amazing graphics. However, I'm a big fan of Oliver Bowden's other entries in the Assassin's Creed novelizations.
While some of the series are mere literary adaptations of the games, most are actually very good at streamlining the stories of expanding them into full-blown historical biographies. He also invented an entire history for the character of Haytham Kenway, antagonist of Assassin's Creed 3, which I enjoyed tremendously. So, I was looking forward to his interpretation of the story of Arno Dorian and Elise de le Cerre. I should note that this review will contain spoilers for the game as the framing device reveals a fact which took many gamers by surprise.
So be warned.
The premise is Arno Dorian receives the journal of Elise de le Cerre after her death during Assassin's Creed: Unity's climax. Sitting down to read it in order to make sense of the event, Arno follows her adventures growing up as the daughter of a Templar Grandmaster up to the game's events. Because the book is from the perspective of Elise, the vast majority of gameplay is skipped over or ignored. After the final confrontation with Grandmaster Germaine, the book returns to Arno's perspective and he provides an epilogue to Elise's story.
The book gains props for me for providing a lot of context for the social changes happening in France at the time. While Arno remains aggressively apolitical throughout the game, Elise provides the context of being a anti-monarchist and progressive reformer who, nevertheless, is a noblewoman in her own right. While the book's plot remains distinct from the French Revolution, Elise not really caring about the Templar conspirators reforms or motivations, this plays a small role but a significant one.
I like the depiction of Elise as a somewhat spoiled and naive woman who is still possessed of an iron-willed determination. Elise's intelligence and political awareness contrast against her passionate feelings on numerous subjects. I loved her relationship with Arno as it's not a storybook relationship by any means. Several times, she decides to break it off with him permanently only for events to bring them back together.
The book is not perfect as there's a few things which are dissonant with the game. There's almost no mention of the truce with the Assassins being an ongoing consideration. Elise considers herself to be the Grandmaster of the Templars while the game indicates the Grandmaster following her father was Chrétien Lafrenière. Indeed, it's very strange to act like leadership of the Templars is hereditary since they've traditionally been a meritocracy anyone can join.
Elise's supporting cast is entertaining with Freddie Weatherhall, Ruddock, her maid, and a half-dozen other minor characters giving us insight into how her mind works. While I regret the fact we didn't get any more insights into the Unity characters I enjoyed like Pierre Bellic, Mirabeau, or the like, I still enjoyed reading this novel a great deal.
One of my favorite parts of the book is the discussion of Elise's relationship with the now-elderly Jennifer Scott, daughter of Haytham Kenway. Jennifer provides Elise with Haytham Kenway's journals and they inspire her to believe peace between the Assassins and Templars is possible. While this doesn't really fit with the Elise who was openly contemptuous of the Assassins, I felt it was a more interesting idea than the game's portrayal of the conflict. I also appreciate it as an epilogue to the events of the Kenway family. Someday, I hope Oliver Bowden will do an adaptation of Assassin's Creed: Rogue.
In conclusion, Assassin's Creed: Unity's novelization is a fun book for those who enjoy the Assassin's Creed series and I recommend it to any who like it. Indeed, I recommend this book over the game itself in terms of pure storytelling. It's not perfect but it goes above and beyond the call of adapting a video game into literature. I also think it improves on many of the video game's weaknesses as well as focuses on an enjoyable lead. What more could you ask for?
9/10
While some of the series are mere literary adaptations of the games, most are actually very good at streamlining the stories of expanding them into full-blown historical biographies. He also invented an entire history for the character of Haytham Kenway, antagonist of Assassin's Creed 3, which I enjoyed tremendously. So, I was looking forward to his interpretation of the story of Arno Dorian and Elise de le Cerre. I should note that this review will contain spoilers for the game as the framing device reveals a fact which took many gamers by surprise.
So be warned.
The premise is Arno Dorian receives the journal of Elise de le Cerre after her death during Assassin's Creed: Unity's climax. Sitting down to read it in order to make sense of the event, Arno follows her adventures growing up as the daughter of a Templar Grandmaster up to the game's events. Because the book is from the perspective of Elise, the vast majority of gameplay is skipped over or ignored. After the final confrontation with Grandmaster Germaine, the book returns to Arno's perspective and he provides an epilogue to Elise's story.
The book gains props for me for providing a lot of context for the social changes happening in France at the time. While Arno remains aggressively apolitical throughout the game, Elise provides the context of being a anti-monarchist and progressive reformer who, nevertheless, is a noblewoman in her own right. While the book's plot remains distinct from the French Revolution, Elise not really caring about the Templar conspirators reforms or motivations, this plays a small role but a significant one.
I like the depiction of Elise as a somewhat spoiled and naive woman who is still possessed of an iron-willed determination. Elise's intelligence and political awareness contrast against her passionate feelings on numerous subjects. I loved her relationship with Arno as it's not a storybook relationship by any means. Several times, she decides to break it off with him permanently only for events to bring them back together.
The book is not perfect as there's a few things which are dissonant with the game. There's almost no mention of the truce with the Assassins being an ongoing consideration. Elise considers herself to be the Grandmaster of the Templars while the game indicates the Grandmaster following her father was Chrétien Lafrenière. Indeed, it's very strange to act like leadership of the Templars is hereditary since they've traditionally been a meritocracy anyone can join.
Elise's supporting cast is entertaining with Freddie Weatherhall, Ruddock, her maid, and a half-dozen other minor characters giving us insight into how her mind works. While I regret the fact we didn't get any more insights into the Unity characters I enjoyed like Pierre Bellic, Mirabeau, or the like, I still enjoyed reading this novel a great deal.
One of my favorite parts of the book is the discussion of Elise's relationship with the now-elderly Jennifer Scott, daughter of Haytham Kenway. Jennifer provides Elise with Haytham Kenway's journals and they inspire her to believe peace between the Assassins and Templars is possible. While this doesn't really fit with the Elise who was openly contemptuous of the Assassins, I felt it was a more interesting idea than the game's portrayal of the conflict. I also appreciate it as an epilogue to the events of the Kenway family. Someday, I hope Oliver Bowden will do an adaptation of Assassin's Creed: Rogue.
In conclusion, Assassin's Creed: Unity's novelization is a fun book for those who enjoy the Assassin's Creed series and I recommend it to any who like it. Indeed, I recommend this book over the game itself in terms of pure storytelling. It's not perfect but it goes above and beyond the call of adapting a video game into literature. I also think it improves on many of the video game's weaknesses as well as focuses on an enjoyable lead. What more could you ask for?
9/10
March 18, 2024
Bardzo solidnie napisana książka dająca nam jeszcze szerszy (choć wydawało się to niemożliwe) pogląd na toczoną od wieków wojnę pomiędzy Zakonem Assassynów i Zakonem Templariuszy.
Ciekawe osadzenie książki w czasach Rewolucji Francuskiej, cały klimacik jaki zyskuje dzięki temu książka ja czymś co wywołuje w czytelniku lekki efekt "wow".
Bardzo duże wątpliwości mam co do oceny bohaterów (podobnie jak to było przy AC: Porzuceni), z jednej strony główna bohaterka która ma swój charakter, który jest przynajmniej dla mnie dość osobliwy między innymi ze względu na infantylność działań i zapatrzenie w siebie ponad wszystko przez co trudno się czyta jej sposób patrzenia na świat, a z drugiej strony jest postać Arno który mimo że ma zdecydowanie mniej stron książki do dyspozycji (80% książki to patrzenie na świat z perspektywy Elise), to jest dużo ciekawiej napisaną postacią.
Ważnym aspektem opisanych w książce postaci w odniesieniu do całej serii Assassin's Creed jest mała liczba postaci historycznych (w "AC: Pojednanie" jest to raptem tylko: Maximilien de Robespierre oraz François-Thomas Germain). Jako czytelnika i wielbiciela serii boli mnie tak mała liczba bezpośrednio poświęconego im czasu. Dodatkowo biorąc pod uwagę jakim okresem w historii była Rewolucja Francuska i jak wiele postaci historycznych stworzyło owe wydarzenie, to liczba raptem dwóch prawdziwych postaci jest według mnie śmieszna.
Plusik za pokazanie dwóch perspektyw, Templariuszki i Assassyna, którzy nie dość że współpracują ponad podziałami to darzą siebie nawzajem miłością, wątek romantyczny w takiej formie działa tylko na plus dla książki.
Chciałbym także zaznaczyć obecność dość sporego i zaskakującego easter egg'a nawiązującego do "AC: Porzuceni" oraz całej rodziny Kenway'ów.
"AC: Pojednanie" odbieram bardzo pozytywnie, chociaż są pewne rzeczy które mogłyby zostać napisane lepiej, jednak na prawdę dobrze bawiłem się przy jej czytaniu, a to jest najważniejsze. Do oceny 5/5 brakuje czegoś ekstra co wzbudziły by we mnie poczucie że książka jest jedną z najlepszych w serii, a niestety tutaj tego nie ma.
Ciekawe osadzenie książki w czasach Rewolucji Francuskiej, cały klimacik jaki zyskuje dzięki temu książka ja czymś co wywołuje w czytelniku lekki efekt "wow".
Bardzo duże wątpliwości mam co do oceny bohaterów (podobnie jak to było przy AC: Porzuceni), z jednej strony główna bohaterka która ma swój charakter, który jest przynajmniej dla mnie dość osobliwy między innymi ze względu na infantylność działań i zapatrzenie w siebie ponad wszystko przez co trudno się czyta jej sposób patrzenia na świat, a z drugiej strony jest postać Arno który mimo że ma zdecydowanie mniej stron książki do dyspozycji (80% książki to patrzenie na świat z perspektywy Elise), to jest dużo ciekawiej napisaną postacią.
Ważnym aspektem opisanych w książce postaci w odniesieniu do całej serii Assassin's Creed jest mała liczba postaci historycznych (w "AC: Pojednanie" jest to raptem tylko: Maximilien de Robespierre oraz François-Thomas Germain). Jako czytelnika i wielbiciela serii boli mnie tak mała liczba bezpośrednio poświęconego im czasu. Dodatkowo biorąc pod uwagę jakim okresem w historii była Rewolucja Francuska i jak wiele postaci historycznych stworzyło owe wydarzenie, to liczba raptem dwóch prawdziwych postaci jest według mnie śmieszna.
Plusik za pokazanie dwóch perspektyw, Templariuszki i Assassyna, którzy nie dość że współpracują ponad podziałami to darzą siebie nawzajem miłością, wątek romantyczny w takiej formie działa tylko na plus dla książki.
Chciałbym także zaznaczyć obecność dość sporego i zaskakującego easter egg'a nawiązującego do "AC: Porzuceni" oraz całej rodziny Kenway'ów.
"AC: Pojednanie" odbieram bardzo pozytywnie, chociaż są pewne rzeczy które mogłyby zostać napisane lepiej, jednak na prawdę dobrze bawiłem się przy jej czytaniu, a to jest najważniejsze. Do oceny 5/5 brakuje czegoś ekstra co wzbudziły by we mnie poczucie że książka jest jedną z najlepszych w serii, a niestety tutaj tego nie ma.
May 1, 2016
Ah... the wills of uniting both ends of the rope to one. One can say that a rope can't be tied with split ends but however, I believe that this book, just like the Haytham and Conor Henway is trying to bring ends to a means.
As I venture deeper into this series I find that both ends are very similar to another but just that tiny conflict. But then again, I think it is because of that tiny conflict that causes the both of them to be different. Just like Haytham once wrote that he said to his Assassin son "they will fight to take control. Trust me on that" or somewhere along the line. Excuse my bad memory for quoting.
For those who complains in the reviews that Bowden's writing is cheesy or childish: That is your opinion, not a review. So you either suck it up and finish the book or put it down and walk away to never look back. Every author has their ways of expressing their minds and their own styles of writing. It's called a review, not a critic stop confusing yourself with it.
As I venture deeper into this series I find that both ends are very similar to another but just that tiny conflict. But then again, I think it is because of that tiny conflict that causes the both of them to be different. Just like Haytham once wrote that he said to his Assassin son "they will fight to take control. Trust me on that" or somewhere along the line. Excuse my bad memory for quoting.
For those who complains in the reviews that Bowden's writing is cheesy or childish: That is your opinion, not a review. So you either suck it up and finish the book or put it down and walk away to never look back. Every author has their ways of expressing their minds and their own styles of writing. It's called a review, not a critic stop confusing yourself with it.
July 26, 2016
Needed a "beach read" to accompany my book club book while on a camping trip this weekend, and had been thinking a lot recently about Unity and how much I actually enjoyed the characters in that one, so I figured why not? (Plus I didn't want to replay the whole thing)
While I personally feel that the book could have gone through another round of editing, I was less concerned about the quality of the prose than I was the meat of the story. In plot, the book didn't disappoint for me. Getting Elise's perspective and being able to replay that love story was worth my girlfriend making fun of me for bringing along "Assassin's Creed: The Book!?"
While I personally feel that the book could have gone through another round of editing, I was less concerned about the quality of the prose than I was the meat of the story. In plot, the book didn't disappoint for me. Getting Elise's perspective and being able to replay that love story was worth my girlfriend making fun of me for bringing along "Assassin's Creed: The Book!?"
April 16, 2024
4.25�
although overall it's nothing exceptional i love the characters a lot so i can't help but want to reread it. they're really well crafted, imperfect and real. the plot itself is pretty good i enjoy it and even in the 3rd time rereading i didn't find it boring.
i do recommend.
although overall it's nothing exceptional i love the characters a lot so i can't help but want to reread it. they're really well crafted, imperfect and real. the plot itself is pretty good i enjoy it and even in the 3rd time rereading i didn't find it boring.
i do recommend.
June 18, 2018
RESEÑA COMPLETA➜�
Tengo que comenzar esta reseña dejándoles algo muy en claro, aunque los libros de esta serie se basen en los videos juegos no es necesario conocerlos ni haberlos jugado, es decir pueden leer esta novela partiendo desde cero y eso no va afectar en nada su lectura. También me gustaría decirles que la lectura de cada libro de la serie es independiente así que tampoco afecta el orden de lectura.
Una vez aclarado esto comencemos. Este libro nos presenta la historia de Elise, una chica que ha sido preparada toda su vida para ser la Gran Maestre de la Orden de los templarios. Su historia podemos conocerla a través de su diario donde comienza relatarnos su vida a la edad de diez años.
Debo decir que este tipo de narración fue un gran acierto para el autor pues nos permite profundizar en el personaje, además me ha gustado mucho de ver la evolución pues al inicio cuando Elise es pequeña sus narraciones tienden a ser obviamente infantiles pero poco a poco va madurando y eso es muy notable en su diario.
Evidentemente al poder conocer tan profundamente al personaje, Elise se ha convertido en mi favorita del libro pues desde que descubrió el secreto de sus padres y lo que se esperaba de ella, asumió papel con tal bravura que es imposible no admirarla.
Pero aunque todo el peso de la historia recae en ella, también debo hacer mención a Arno, el gran amor de nuestra protagonista y el Asesino de la orden. Arno también tiene uno que otro capítulo a lo largo del libro donde también podemos conocerlo a mediante su diario, pero aquí lo interesante es que lo veremos reaccionando al mismo diario de Elise, es decir que gracias a él conoceremos pequeños detalles que nos harán comprende mucho mejor las cosas.
Sin duda otro de los grandes aciertos del autor es el ritmo de su libro pues logró encontrar un perfecto equilibrio mezclando, acción, misterio, suspenso y un poco de romance en las dosis adecuadas para mantener al lector enganchado, quizá en el único momento donde este equilibrio se fracturó fue al final pues después de una historia tan adictiva yo me esperaba algo más digno o más grandioso en lugar de ese final algo flojo.
Fuera de ello, Unity es una lectura obligada para los jugadores de se la serie Assassin's Creed, pero también para aquellos que quieran una historia con una excelente trama y una protagonista digna de ser admirada.
RESEÑA COMPLETA➜�
May 18, 2023
Begint met een heel brede kadering van de wereld, maar werkt dan een naar een voor mij teleurstellend einde. Ik was meer fan van de vorige assassin’s creed boeken.
January 13, 2021
"Wszystko co robimy kończy i zaczyna się od nas."
Przyzwoita część z masą akcji.
Przyzwoita część z masą akcji.
April 22, 2023
Exciting read in the Assasin's Creed book series.
August 29, 2017
Esse livro mudou por completo minha percepção a respeito de adaptações de games para obras literarias. Realmente, é um grande desafio pegar algo que ja esta pronto e perfeitinho em um formato especifico (livro/game/filme) e traduzir em um outro formato, deixando fiel o suficiente para agradar aos fãs, ao mesmo tempo em que apresenta elementos novos e de qualidade. Assassin's Creed Unity superou esse desafio. O livro mostra a perspectiva de Elise sobre os acontecimentos do jogo, um interessante episodio da luta entre assassinos e templarios que é ambientado na Revolução Francesa, um tempo histórico fascinante. Meu primeiro destaque vai para o enriquecimento que o autor fornece em relação ao periodo. Oliver Bowden, que se nao me engano é o pseudonimo para um historiador ingles cujo verdadeiro nome desconheço, consegue organicamente inserir elementos da época em suas narrativas. Ele tem a preocupação não apenas de contar uma historia que case bem com os acontecimentos do jogo, como também de retratar os sentimentos da população francesa da época, os pontos de vista da Nobreza e do Terceiro Estado e, sério, entregar a narração mais vivida da Queda da Bastilha que eu ja li (não que eu tenha lido muitas - Hue). O unico ponto que deixou a desejar foi a rapidez com que certas partes do jogo são entregues no livro. Claro, é compreensivel. O objetivo era complementar, deixando a historia do jogo, bem, para os jogadores. Porém, eu sinto que realmente poderia ser um produto espetacular se alternasse com mais frequencia os pontos de vista de Elize e de Arno. A batalha com Bellic, aquela missão romantica (e bobinha) do balão e o confronto final com o lider rebelde dos templarios fizeram falta ao meu ver. Porem, tenho que enaltecer o protagonismo de Elize. Eu ODIEI a personagem quando joguei. No livro achei ela suportavel. Digo, eu entendi um pouco melhor os motivos e intrigas que passavam na cabeça dela. O livro me acrescentou bastante sobre ela, o que me fez gostar dela um pouco mais, sem descaracterizá-la, ela continuou chata ao meu ver. Com bons personagens novos, uma carga historica rica e uma trama que casa bem com o jogo, AC Unity é um otimo livro tanto para aqueles que jogam, quanto para aqueles que estao procurando por uma forma agradavel de passar o tempo.
June 12, 2023
So, I picked up Oliver Bowden's novelization of Assassin's Creed Unity with high hopes, ready to dive into the French Revolution and experience the exciting adventure that the game offered. Unfortunately, my excitement turned into a love-hate relationship with this book.
Bowden's writing style in Assassin's Creed Unity is okay, I guess. At times, it flowed beautifully, transporting me to the atmospheric streets of revolutionary Paris. However, there were moments when it stumbled like an inexperienced acrobat, leaving me scratching my head. The descriptive passages were impressive, but the pacing suffered from inconsistencies. It felt like the author was juggling too many plotlines, which resulted in a lack of focus and an overwhelming amount of historical information. The feelings of the revolution were lost in a sea of extra details.
In terms of character development, the novel falls short of doing justice to the rich tapestry of characters from the game. Elise's perspective as the main protagonist felt like a missed opportunity, especially for fans hoping to see more of Arno. While Elise herself is an intriguing character, her narration lacked the depth and emotional connection necessary to fully invest me in her journey. I longed for the dynamic interplay between Arno and Elise, which was sorely missed in this adaptation.
In the end, Assassin's Creed Unity left me feeling like a hidden blade that missed its mark. As a fan of the game, I couldn't help but compare the two, and unfortunately, the book fell short. While Bowden's attempt to capture the essence of the game was commendable, it lacked the immersive experience and interactive nature that makes the Assassin's Creed franchise so captivating. If you're a die-hard fan of the series looking to explore a different perspective, this book might be it.
"There are plenty of reasons to kill a man: duty, honour, vengeance. All of them might give you pause for thought. And a reason for guilty reflection afterwards. But self-protection or protection of another, killing in the name of protection, that is one reason you should never have to worry about."
Game > Book.
P.S. Dear Oliver Bowden, next time, Arno's pov sounds good, right?
Bowden's writing style in Assassin's Creed Unity is okay, I guess. At times, it flowed beautifully, transporting me to the atmospheric streets of revolutionary Paris. However, there were moments when it stumbled like an inexperienced acrobat, leaving me scratching my head. The descriptive passages were impressive, but the pacing suffered from inconsistencies. It felt like the author was juggling too many plotlines, which resulted in a lack of focus and an overwhelming amount of historical information. The feelings of the revolution were lost in a sea of extra details.
In terms of character development, the novel falls short of doing justice to the rich tapestry of characters from the game. Elise's perspective as the main protagonist felt like a missed opportunity, especially for fans hoping to see more of Arno. While Elise herself is an intriguing character, her narration lacked the depth and emotional connection necessary to fully invest me in her journey. I longed for the dynamic interplay between Arno and Elise, which was sorely missed in this adaptation.
In the end, Assassin's Creed Unity left me feeling like a hidden blade that missed its mark. As a fan of the game, I couldn't help but compare the two, and unfortunately, the book fell short. While Bowden's attempt to capture the essence of the game was commendable, it lacked the immersive experience and interactive nature that makes the Assassin's Creed franchise so captivating. If you're a die-hard fan of the series looking to explore a different perspective, this book might be it.
"There are plenty of reasons to kill a man: duty, honour, vengeance. All of them might give you pause for thought. And a reason for guilty reflection afterwards. But self-protection or protection of another, killing in the name of protection, that is one reason you should never have to worry about."
Game > Book.
P.S. Dear Oliver Bowden, next time, Arno's pov sounds good, right?
January 10, 2017
One who hasn't played and completed the video-game Assassin's Creed: Unity shouldn't expect to go through a whole covered story. Even if the story is written thinking of also the non-gamer readers and generally concentrate on different events other than the game's, the two are complementary.
The word "Unity" which is actually supposed to tell a lot of things about the story, doesn't mean much in the game. After reading the book, the gamer/reader understands why this title is given to the story and how it is more than just the unity of the French people against the regime. It is an ideal which starts it all, and which costs a lot to our beloved characters. So, the gamer finds a consolation in the book for his/her disappointment caused by the bad story telling in the game.
As the dominant feeling in the game was tragedy, it is the same with the book. Yet, it would be a huge mistake not to mention that it has a lot action and it thrills the reader during the action which is written in a masterfully fluent and dragging style. All in all, for the reader who likes romantic and pessimistic stories, or a fan of the series who is not satisfied with the story of Assassin's Creed: Unity game and looking for more, it is a book to read. If you are missing one of the criterion above, you have a possibility to dislike it. Depending on your motivation and taste, it can be a worthless read, or you can be so glad that you read it.
From my perspective, the book has saved Assassin's Creed: Unity story for me and doubled, or even tripled, the liking I have for it, which was a little more than "OK" before reading the book.
(I gave it 3 stars, not 4 or 5 stars as you might have expected from what I wrote above, because the reason I like it very much is that it makes it up for a game I desired to be cured. Rating as a book, I think 3 stars are what it deserves.)
The word "Unity" which is actually supposed to tell a lot of things about the story, doesn't mean much in the game. After reading the book, the gamer/reader understands why this title is given to the story and how it is more than just the unity of the French people against the regime. It is an ideal which starts it all, and which costs a lot to our beloved characters. So, the gamer finds a consolation in the book for his/her disappointment caused by the bad story telling in the game.
As the dominant feeling in the game was tragedy, it is the same with the book. Yet, it would be a huge mistake not to mention that it has a lot action and it thrills the reader during the action which is written in a masterfully fluent and dragging style. All in all, for the reader who likes romantic and pessimistic stories, or a fan of the series who is not satisfied with the story of Assassin's Creed: Unity game and looking for more, it is a book to read. If you are missing one of the criterion above, you have a possibility to dislike it. Depending on your motivation and taste, it can be a worthless read, or you can be so glad that you read it.
From my perspective, the book has saved Assassin's Creed: Unity story for me and doubled, or even tripled, the liking I have for it, which was a little more than "OK" before reading the book.
(I gave it 3 stars, not 4 or 5 stars as you might have expected from what I wrote above, because the reason I like it very much is that it makes it up for a game I desired to be cured. Rating as a book, I think 3 stars are what it deserves.)
July 6, 2022
I'm really enjoying these Assassin Creed computer game tie-in novels. Rather than just re-do the plots of the games, they tend to tackle the events from a different angle, offering previously unknown story detail. For example, this one takes place amidst the backdrop of the French Revolution but rather than focus on the POV character of Arno, as in the game, we get to see events unfold from Elise's perspective.
Those that have played the game know that you play as Arno, a young man who eventually becomes a member of the Order of Assassins. But he is orphaned as a young boy and is raised in a household with a surrogate father who is none other than the Grand Master of the Order of the Templars. Elise is his only child and therefore in line to become the next Grand Master. Arno and Elise are childhood playmates but there are vast stretches of the game where time goes by, Arno and Elise grow up, and we don't know exactly what Elise has been up to.
This novel corrects that. It's told via a series of journal entries, mostly from Elise. We get to finally see her journey and conflict as she tries to bring about a peace between Templars and Assassins and make them realize they have a common enemy. But events take control of her destiny and her goal changes largely to one of revenge. Players of the game will already know how this turns out but I thought it very interesting to read from Elise's perspective. And, of course, as always with these sorts of novels, it's great fun to see the various aspects of the game also play out.
Those that have played the game know that you play as Arno, a young man who eventually becomes a member of the Order of Assassins. But he is orphaned as a young boy and is raised in a household with a surrogate father who is none other than the Grand Master of the Order of the Templars. Elise is his only child and therefore in line to become the next Grand Master. Arno and Elise are childhood playmates but there are vast stretches of the game where time goes by, Arno and Elise grow up, and we don't know exactly what Elise has been up to.
This novel corrects that. It's told via a series of journal entries, mostly from Elise. We get to finally see her journey and conflict as she tries to bring about a peace between Templars and Assassins and make them realize they have a common enemy. But events take control of her destiny and her goal changes largely to one of revenge. Players of the game will already know how this turns out but I thought it very interesting to read from Elise's perspective. And, of course, as always with these sorts of novels, it's great fun to see the various aspects of the game also play out.
January 8, 2025
Elise makes me actually furious girl you CANNOT be doing all that. Weatherall was right he literally was the only voice of reason around her she drove me crazy in this.
As a novelization, I appreciated this for the other side of the story--this is Elise's story, not Arno's, and it stays in its lane for that since she was only in so many memories in the game anyway--but. Again. Elise aAHSFAHF:ASKLAJALKF:a'ds'gdlsgdf the "not like the other girls" syndrome went INSANE in this book and i hated it so much sorry
I like the writing style and historicity but you also cannot be telling me these are journal entries I simply will not believe you sorry!!
the thing is I'm of the opinion that the game doesn't do justice to the Revolution as its setting. The book does it better in some ways so there's that but Lordd ELISE look the Arno Elise relationship in the game had me so intrigued but the book had me wanting to throw hands with her soOO badly
idk I guess the moral of the story is revenge is nawt the way to run things and also don't be a selfish spoiled girl who's drunk half the time ? ?? man I don't know I was complaining about the Assassin Templar fight/ideologies again last night at like 2am and I will continue to do it but seems Elise and Arno agree with me LMAO whatever i mean it was a fun book otherwise
As a novelization, I appreciated this for the other side of the story--this is Elise's story, not Arno's, and it stays in its lane for that since she was only in so many memories in the game anyway--but. Again. Elise aAHSFAHF:ASKLAJALKF:a'ds'gdlsgdf the "not like the other girls" syndrome went INSANE in this book and i hated it so much sorry
I like the writing style and historicity but you also cannot be telling me these are journal entries I simply will not believe you sorry!!
the thing is I'm of the opinion that the game doesn't do justice to the Revolution as its setting. The book does it better in some ways so there's that but Lordd ELISE look the Arno Elise relationship in the game had me so intrigued but the book had me wanting to throw hands with her soOO badly
idk I guess the moral of the story is revenge is nawt the way to run things and also don't be a selfish spoiled girl who's drunk half the time ? ?? man I don't know I was complaining about the Assassin Templar fight/ideologies again last night at like 2am and I will continue to do it but seems Elise and Arno agree with me LMAO whatever i mean it was a fun book otherwise
September 1, 2020
Esta é a história de Élise de la Serre, uma rapariga que cresceu em Versalhes e sempre viveu a observar a sociedade francesa por outros olhos. Também ficamosa sabera história de Arno Dorian, alguém que se tornou próximo de Élise e que a ajudou a lutar pela paz.
Tem alguns ensinamentos de luta, incluindo esgrima e também lhe ensinam como observar e compreender os movimentos das pessoas.
Élise conhece famílias importantes que estão ligadas à Ordem, que lhe dão missões para cumprir, mas uma delas torna-se importante para dissipar as suas dúvidas.
As suas viagens levam-os até Londres, voltam a Versalhes e depois a outros locais.
A luta entre assassinos e templários mete-se entre a vida de Arno e Élise, que os divide para com os seus compassos morais, faz com que tenham ideiais diferentes.
Conspirações e traições continuam a surgir seja na Ordem dos Assassinos como na dos Templários, amigos que se tornam inimigos a troco de favores, inimigos que eram julgados assim, a tornarem-se amigos e apoiantes.
França estava a passar por uma fase de revolta do povo e uma pessoa estava na frente dessa revolta, que julgava que o poder é tudo e começa uma chacina de pessoas que se poderiam opor ao que propõe.
A rivalidade entre Ordens poderia ser ultrapassada, mas iria demorar muitos anos até que ocorresse tal coisa.
Um livro onde o amor e a luta pelos ideais se mistura e faz com que nos faça pensar se é possível existir a paz entre duas facções.
Tem alguns ensinamentos de luta, incluindo esgrima e também lhe ensinam como observar e compreender os movimentos das pessoas.
Élise conhece famílias importantes que estão ligadas à Ordem, que lhe dão missões para cumprir, mas uma delas torna-se importante para dissipar as suas dúvidas.
As suas viagens levam-os até Londres, voltam a Versalhes e depois a outros locais.
A luta entre assassinos e templários mete-se entre a vida de Arno e Élise, que os divide para com os seus compassos morais, faz com que tenham ideiais diferentes.
Conspirações e traições continuam a surgir seja na Ordem dos Assassinos como na dos Templários, amigos que se tornam inimigos a troco de favores, inimigos que eram julgados assim, a tornarem-se amigos e apoiantes.
França estava a passar por uma fase de revolta do povo e uma pessoa estava na frente dessa revolta, que julgava que o poder é tudo e começa uma chacina de pessoas que se poderiam opor ao que propõe.
A rivalidade entre Ordens poderia ser ultrapassada, mas iria demorar muitos anos até que ocorresse tal coisa.
Um livro onde o amor e a luta pelos ideais se mistura e faz com que nos faça pensar se é possível existir a paz entre duas facções.
September 26, 2023
Chego à mesma conclusão que cheguei ao ter completado o jogo: Élise morreu por ser teimosa. A única diferença, é que agora entendo o porquê.
Este livro é uma obra que complementa o jogo. Impressionante. Metade do livro apresenta-nos de forma discreta e íntima Élise de La Serre, uma personagem já amada pelos jogadores. Dessa maneira ficamos a conhecer a sua backstorie. Felizmente, nenhum dos seus chegados aparece no jogo, porque seria um plot hole enorme. Fiquei mais feliz por saber que Arno acabou por os conhecer, mesmo que tenha sido só no livro. Na outra metade do livro, até à sua morte, seguimos à risca os acontecimentos do jogo, mas em vez de ser na perspectiva do Arno (Assassino), é na perspectiva de Élise (Templária). É incrível como depois de muitas campanhas concluídas, e uma leitura também, sinto que o amor entre estes dois personagens trespassa para além do universo fictício. A forma como as cartas de Élise para Arno parecem ser reais é inexplicável. Simplesmente incrível.
Reparei que certos diálogos que supostamente são do jogo, aqui aparecem de forma diferente, mas não é motivo o suficiente para retirar todo o crédito deste livro. O melhor livro que já li do melhor jogo de Assassin's Creed. Recomendo a qualquer fã e reconhecedor da franquia.
Este livro é uma obra que complementa o jogo. Impressionante. Metade do livro apresenta-nos de forma discreta e íntima Élise de La Serre, uma personagem já amada pelos jogadores. Dessa maneira ficamos a conhecer a sua backstorie. Felizmente, nenhum dos seus chegados aparece no jogo, porque seria um plot hole enorme. Fiquei mais feliz por saber que Arno acabou por os conhecer, mesmo que tenha sido só no livro. Na outra metade do livro, até à sua morte, seguimos à risca os acontecimentos do jogo, mas em vez de ser na perspectiva do Arno (Assassino), é na perspectiva de Élise (Templária). É incrível como depois de muitas campanhas concluídas, e uma leitura também, sinto que o amor entre estes dois personagens trespassa para além do universo fictício. A forma como as cartas de Élise para Arno parecem ser reais é inexplicável. Simplesmente incrível.
Reparei que certos diálogos que supostamente são do jogo, aqui aparecem de forma diferente, mas não é motivo o suficiente para retirar todo o crédito deste livro. O melhor livro que já li do melhor jogo de Assassin's Creed. Recomendo a qualquer fã e reconhecedor da franquia.
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August 19, 2019
Jestem zawiedziona zakończeniem. W grze naprawdę przeżyłam to wszystko, a w książce? Zero opisu, uczuć, emocji. Po prostu się stało i tyle. Lecimy dalej. Opisy walki i życie Èlise naprawdę mi się podobały, jednak za mało tutaj (ZNOWU) asasyństwa. Smutna historia życia templariuszki w czasie rewolucji. Za mało Arna, za mało roli asasynów w rewolucji. Gra jest jedną z moich ulubionych, a książka mnie po prostu zawiodła. Wiem, że autor chciał pokazać innego bohatera niż gra, jednak tytuł ASSASSIN'S CREED zobowiązuje do większej ilości ASSASSIN. W sumie od czasu książek z Eziem i Altaïrem, asasyństwa jest coraz mniej...
February 5, 2025
al princiopio me parecio lento y me costo empezar, pero creo que mas que por el libro es porque yo despues de jugar al juego, no sabia que el libro iba a girar en tornp a Elise de la Serre, en vez de Ano. pero luego se fue poniendo interesante e intrigante a medida que avanzaba el libro.
el el juego Elise era un personaje que no me caia muy bien pero despues de este libro, la entiendo un poco más y ya me parece que solo fue una chica inexperta que hizo lo que pudo y empatizo mas con ella. tampoco quiero contar mucho mas por si desvelo demaciado. simplemente me encanto.
otro libro de assassins creed que leo y no me decepciona. ahora toca buscar el siguiente.
el el juego Elise era un personaje que no me caia muy bien pero despues de este libro, la entiendo un poco más y ya me parece que solo fue una chica inexperta que hizo lo que pudo y empatizo mas con ella. tampoco quiero contar mucho mas por si desvelo demaciado. simplemente me encanto.
otro libro de assassins creed que leo y no me decepciona. ahora toca buscar el siguiente.
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January 7, 2019
Terdiri dari 2 jurnal yang diceritakan bergantian oleh MC wanita dan MC pria.
Sayangnya kebanyakan mengambil jurnal dari sisi MC wanita pemarah yang gegabah dan bodoh sampai akhir.
Hmmm, karakternya kurang kuat di hati saya. Kemudian penceritaan sejarahnya hanya sekilas karena lebih pada penceritaan kehidupan marah-marah sang MC wanita ini. Termasuk MC pria yang hanya muncul sisi assassin di paruh akhir cerita.
Kalau dendam mengalahkan logika sudah biasa.
Di sini dendam MC wanita mengalahkan cinta dari MC pria.
Sayangnya kebanyakan mengambil jurnal dari sisi MC wanita pemarah yang gegabah dan bodoh sampai akhir.
Hmmm, karakternya kurang kuat di hati saya. Kemudian penceritaan sejarahnya hanya sekilas karena lebih pada penceritaan kehidupan marah-marah sang MC wanita ini. Termasuk MC pria yang hanya muncul sisi assassin di paruh akhir cerita.
Kalau dendam mengalahkan logika sudah biasa.
Di sini dendam MC wanita mengalahkan cinta dari MC pria.
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