War Crimes (World of Warcraft)

by Christie Golden

Hardcover, 2014

Status

Available

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Collection

Publication

Pocket Books (2014), Edition: 1st, 358 pages

Description

The brutal siege of Orgrimmar is over. Alliance and Horde forces have stripped Garrosh Hellscream, one of the most reviled figures on Azeroth, of his title as warchief. His thirst for conquest devastated cities, nearly tore the Horde apart, and destroyed countless lives. Now, on the legendary continent of Pandaria, he will stand trial for his transgressions. Renowned leaders from across the world have gathered to witness this historic event. As the trial unfolds, agents of the bronze dragonflight present shocking visions of Garrosh's atrocities. For many of those in attendance, these glimpses into history force them to relive painful memories and even question their own innocence or guilt. For others, the chilling details stoke the flames of their hatred. Unbeknownst to anyone, shadowy forces are at work on Azeroth, threatening not only the court's ability to mete out justice ... but also the lives of everyone at the trial.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member thanbini
Honestly not as good as I was wanting or expecting. The "trial" basically plays out like a history book. We re-live the events of previous books, events in the game and what not. Which seemed pretty cool at first until I realized that it feels like three quarters of the book is that.

The history
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lesson strangely ended just before the events in Mists of Pandaria as Garrosh's crimes against Pandaria are barely mentioned. And nobody was watching the skies or prepared for a bunch of people to fly in dropping bombs? The Celestials just hang out, not doing anything as a mass murderer escapes, people die all over the place and then decide to step in finally when Jaina is about to die?

I do give it three out of five stars though, because despite having too much of it, the historical flashbacks are interesting. Seeing Thrall / Go'el come to terms with what happened was worth it as well as the brief re-union of Sylvannas and Veressa Windrunner.

It wasn't a bad book and I would encourage reading it, especially before the Warlords of Draenor expansion is released, but I was expecting a bit better.
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Language

Original language

English

ISBN

1451684487 / 9781451684483

UPC

884519146998

Barcode

550
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