9/10
2010
Written By: Oliver Bowden
Published By: Penguin Books
Protagonist(s): Ezio Auditore da Firenze
In the early sixteenth century the Assassin stronghold Monteriggioni was sacked by Papal troops led by Cesare Borgia. The Brotherhood was scattered, but not destroyed. Ezio sets to goal to restore Roma to her former glory, and by the same acts destroy the Borgia.
This book follows the basic plot of the game fairly closely, much like the others. And as with the others, there are some leaps of logic which are not covered in the games but which are brought up in the books, such things as fatigue which do not feature in the games unless the plot specifically states it. It skips over the training exercises through which Ezio puts his recruits, and adds several scenes which were not included in the game. But the differences do not take from the quality of the work, but rather adds to the whole.
Though a few short chapters appear more as filler, the book is generally entertaining from beginning to end.
As with the other books, this novel is very balanced between the spoken word and action and description.
Much as with the other books, this book is recommended for those who have played the games and want a little more structure to the plot. But I recommend reading them in order and not skipping between books at random.
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