Not even the shouts and curses that had followed him from the general population could be heard any more. I found the book somewhat addicting . Federico, as usual hiding concern behind humour, said, “Do patch him up as best you can, friend. I've read better fanfiction. At last, after ducking down alleys and leaping over walls, he stopped and listened. as such, I was excited to read this book as a more complete version of a great story should be good, right? He knew which Cristina’s window was, and threw a handful of gravel up at her shutters. He could see that the Pazzi had all but surrounded his own men, penning them in against one wall of the church. Please try your request again later. She has read Hunger Games, maze runner, divergent and several other things. I’m so sorry to intrude, but I have the distinct impression that you’re spoiling this young lady’s day.”. I was enthralled by the storyline and the heroes journey. A few of the dockyard hands had gathered at a safe distance to watch, and in the half-light the Pazzi mistook them for Auditore reinforcements. But where was Federico? This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. In response, as he watched, first one, then three, then a dozen, and at last twenty men, young like himself, most clad in black, some with blood-red, green, or azure cowls or hats, all with swords and daggers at their belts, emerged from dark streets and archways into the square. . And don’t worry: the wound looks worse than it is, and there’s even a bonus: there shouldn’t be much of a scar, so you won’t be disappointing the ladies too greatly in future!”, Once they were back in the street, Federico put his arm round his younger brother. Ezio felt a glimmer of fear as the chasm of the street eight storeys below loomed before him, but he knew that he would die rather than hesitate in front of his brother, and so, summoning up his courage, he took a massive leap of faith, seeing, as he soared across, the hard granite cobbles in the moonlight far beneath his feet as they flailed the air. The noise seemed deafening and he waited, heart in mouth. Assassins Creed Renaissance is a fantastic read whether you have played the game or not. Better than mother’s milk for a man in your condition.”. Unable to add item to List. Thank you, I find it so hard to find her books. As for the guards, he’d shaken them off, he was sure of that. US$11.82, US$9.71 “After all, our need is greater than theirs, and I’ll bet you can’t lighten their load without waking them up!”. I thought you’d be out on the tiles as usual!”, “Nonsense! A new genre for me and it didn't disappoint! x 31mm The battle was hard and grim—brutal kicks and punches connected with the sickening sound of crunching bone. © 2020 He soared, listening to the air whistle in his ears, bringing tears into his eyes. . “Now,” he said. Codardo!” He gripped the hilt of his sword. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2017, An enjoyable romp through Renaissance Italy. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7205214-assassin-s-creedBadly written with very little character development, but nothing unsuitable for an 11 year old. Ubisoft's ASSASSIN'S CREED, designed for the Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, and PC, is an intense and near-photorealistic action game that lets you play as a retired assassin who is sent back into action in the late 12th century, when the Third Crusade is raging across the Holy Land. Then he saw Federico take an almighty leap across a pitch-black void, to land lightly on the flat roof of a grey palazzo slightly below the level of the one he had jumped from. To Takver's list I'd add anything by Diana Wynne Jones (especially Howl's Moving Castle) and Frances Hardinge (especially Fly by night) and perhaps Lemony Snicket. A true leap of faith! Please try again. I read the one set in Renaissance Italy. Dd1 ( bookworm, into sci fi, fantasy and history ) is 11 next week, she has asked for some books and I picked this up last week without researching ( tesco's 2 for £7 ). The two young men stood face to face, breathing hard. It follows the story of assassins creed 2 to the letter but also adds more story elements that help answer some of the games little questions that were left unanswered. Ezio knew that Federico bore him no ill will over the fact that their father confided more of the family business in him than in his elder brother. But Vieri was on his feet in an instant, and came towards him in a rage, fi sts flailing. It was all Ezio could do to remain on his feet. “I can practically smell them.” He and his men made a circuit of the church square but showed no sign of moving on. Talk widget showing discussions of the day & trending threads, Subscribe to Mumsnet emails direct to your inbox, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7205214-assassin-s-creed. After all, we’re not thieves—this is just the spoils of war. Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2017. I purchased the book hoping it would be something completely new with Ezio, a unique story told by the author that was unrelated to the series. It fell to the ground. US$11.82, US$10.94 He was at once lost in desire. Ezio had turned to Cristina to check that she was all right. Before a few minutes had elapsed, he’d harvested enough gold coins to fill both their own purses. Try me,” he said. “That’ll be three fiorini, for now. According to me and many other parents that I have talked with, we agreed that this game should be for … Excuse me, my dearest, while I kick the stuffing out of this parvenu.” With that, Vieri had thrust Cristina aside and lunged at Ezio with his right fist. The hay-wain looked very far below him, but he remembered what he’d been taught, controlled his breathing, calmed himself, and concentrated. US$10.51, US$11.10 “Enough of your nonsense, grullo,” a voice called. For a while it could have gone either way, then Ezio, his vision slightly impaired by the flow of blood from his forehead, saw two of his best men stumble and go down, to be trampled on by Pazzi thugs. .” Looking round himself to make sure the street was still deserted, he gained a foothold in one of the large iron rings set into the grey stonework of the house for tethering horses, and hoisted himself up, finding relatively easy handholds and footholds in the rusticated masonry. “Shut your mouth or by God I’ll kill you!”, Ezio laughed. “We’d better give up, chief,” said the senior guard. . He was all innocence. “But you must forgive me.