The Brotherhood of Dwarves

TLDR: I didn’t enjoy The Brotherhood of Dwarves and stopped reading halfway through. The writing felt boring, the characters lacked depth, and the story was a mishmash of ideas that failed to capture my interest. I wouldn’t recommend this book, but take my experience for what it’s worth—I only made it to the 50% mark.

Food Rating: The Brotherhood of Dwarves is like a meal so bland and flavorless that you lose interest halfway through—think plain oatmeal without any toppings. There’s potential to salvage it with some effort, but honestly, you’d rather spend your time eating something more satisfying.

Adams’ The Brotherhood of Dwarves didn’t work for me as a reader. From the outset, I struggled to find anything engaging about the story. The writing felt flat and uninspired, failing to draw me into the world or immerse me in the narrative. The characters, while central to the story, lacked the personality and depth needed to make me care about their journey. Instead of feeling invested, I found myself indifferent to their struggles and motivations.

The plot itself came across as disjointed—a mix of ideas that didn’t seem to coalesce into a cohesive or compelling narrative. While I hoped the book would eventually pick up, it never did, and I ultimately put it down at the halfway mark. Perhaps it improves later, but my time is precious, and there are far better books out there vying for my attention. At some point, I may come back to finish it, but for now, it’s a pass.