Black Metal

The Orc Wars

De: Sean-Michael Argo

Narrado por: Phillip J. Mather

The race of Orcs are the last remnants of an ancient and brutal world that has been left behind by the civilizations of man, Dwarf, and Elf. The marauding Orcs find themselves under attack by an alliance bent on purging the world of its savage past in order to make room for a new age of peace and growth. Under the guidance of their shamanic leader a barbaric tribe of Orcs fight back, joined by trolls and goblins as they struggle to survive a journey of self-discovery and holocaust. Beset upon all sides by countless enemies, the horde forges the ancient weapons of a dark god to launch the final campaign on a world no longer their own.

©2014 Sean-Michael Argo (P)2016 Sean-Michael Argo

History of the Orcs

Sean-Michael Argo did a great job in creating a world that I had not seen described this way before. It was a good take from the way they have been described in the past. They are struggling in a world of Elves, Humans, Goblins and Trolls to preserve their way of life. They will fight to the death until all enemies are defeated.

It was a quick listen and enjoyed it in one setting. If you like stories of the people in the Realms of Fantasy, this is a must read.

"This review copy audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost."

A fantasy novel as told by the other side.

What did you love best about Black Metal?

I loved the fact that this book primarily focused on the orcs and to a lesser extent their goblin and troll allies. Usually in fantasy novels, it is told by the traditional "good guys," the elves, humans or dwarves. This put you in the headspace of the darker races of fantasy lore.

I also really liked how they turned things on their head where orcs were an "ancient race" as were trolls and goblins. This is again different from the standard trope of "ancient elves."

What other book might you compare Black Metal to and why?

I honestly cannot think of one.

Which scene was your favorite?

I really enjoyed the final battle. I only wish it had turned out differently!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I think actually there were many moments. There was nothing singular. Again, being put in the headspace of the traditional bad guy "monsters" of the story let the author and therefore the reader explore a very different side of the old familiar coin. This was fresh and deeply interesting.

Any additional comments?

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Wow, full tilt Orc rampage!

When a tribe of Orcs return from a raid on a human town, they find their tribe has been slaughtered by dwarves. This starts a chain of events that brings civilization to the brink of destruction, since the Orcs are willing to do anything for vengeance, including releasing their mad god from his centuries long captivity! These orcs arent some wimpy Peter Jackson LOTR Orcs, they are immortal killing machines! Its a great change of pace seeing the story from the "villains" perspective, to see persecution is in the eye of the beholder. Well plotted, with really creative characters, and with narration that gives the story real punch, this is a must listen for fans of dark fantasy!

I was voluntarily given a review copy of this audiobook by the Author, Narrator of Publisher through Audiobookboom.

Great book

Overall this book is a good read for anyone into the fantasy genre. It was not my absolute favorite however if you need something to read feel free to open up this book and read/listen to it.

War of the Orcs...

Any additional comments?

Adventure, War and Cunning Orcs.

This fantasy novel is told from the Orcs point of view.

Its an interesting take and angle, considering Orcs have been the "bad guys" in the past.

However, in this world, the Orcs have well thought out goals, feelings, and developed thought process, no stereotypical mindless hate in this book.

This book contains strong violence and language that may be offensive to some readers.

Overall a very interesting fantasy novel.


Phillip J. Mather did really well with the narration.

Note:
"This audio book was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review."