So I just finished reading a first for me… a novel based on a board game! I’ve read a fair amount of novels based on video games, and a few based on tabletop miniature games (Warhammer and Warhammer 40K, mostly), but this is the first time I’ve read a book based on a board game.
The Fractured Void by Tim Pratt… and it was good! Not great, sure, but I enjoyed it a fair amount and it was just the right amount of light and silly. Of course, if you don’t know what the Twilight Imperium universe is, then it won’t mean anything to do, but for those of you out there who love the game… it’s an easy recommendation.
It reminds me a little of my years (and years and years) of writing fanfics back in the 90s. Back then it was just something to do to pass the time. But it got me started on my path that I’m on now. I even tried to write stories for Games Workshop, Privateer Press, and Corvus Belli (all game design companies, for those of you unaware) over the years… never got anywhere, but not for a lack of trying.
Anyway. Hats off to Pratt for doing a good job, and for landing a great deal, writing books based on board games… I’m sure there are others. Catan probably has a dozen books based on it alone… but whatever. Do check it out if you happen to be a fan of both Twilight Imperium and books! Best of both worlds!
Hope everyone out there is staying safe and healthy!