Well, after what seems like an eternity (not really, just couldn't resist) I've finally finished this truly excellent trilogy by prolific fantasy writer Richard A Knaak. I'm not quite sure why it took me so long to finish all three, I blame it on my local library sticking fun stuff in their quick reads section. According to my "Read" shelf I read 10 other books between when I started the trilogy in October last year. I started reading it because I needed a fantasical escape from my (at that point) shitty life. I always hit fantasy at times like that and boy did Mr Knaak deliver.

What I started nearly 6 months ago was a rollercoaster of a story which filled in questions about WoW lore I had, made me care more than I ever thought I would for an Orc (even the alliance will sing songs of Broxigar the Red) and showed that power when taken forcibly will nearly always corrupt.

The Well of Eternity Trilogy is perfectly paced, each book of the three having a great beginning, an exciting middle and just enough of a cliffhanger ending to leave me wanting more. The only reason that I can imagine for the guys making the Warcraft movie not picking this story is that they don't have enough respect for the fantasy loving audience. I'm sure the new Warcraft film will be great (for people who know nothing of WoW) but this story would've set up the world in so much more of a substantial way. It introduces most of the races that dwell in Azeroth, introduces many major characters who will be important in the future as well as the big big evil and gives us a view of the world before the Warcraft. ( )

Excellent closure for the entire trilogy, it leaves your heart with a warm feeling, as you get to know the historic facts of world of warcraft's universe a little better. ( )

Surprisingly awesome story. I could not put it down! I even cried during some parts, I was so emotionally invested. I did not expect such an experience from novels based on video game lore. Very glad that my son insisted I get around to reading it =) ( )

If you are a fan of Warcraft and/or the Warcraft you will enjoy this book. ( )