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Wrath of the Lich King is widely regarded as one of the best expansions in World of Warcraft history.

This isn’t a story that could work as a singular report, however in-depth.

Rather, it excels as a detailed examination that carefully progresses through the years.

I do want to set some expectations, as you shouldn’t expect wild reveal after wild reveal.

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Activision and Blizzard management struggled to cooperate for years, but the reasons why were often complicated.

That doesn’t mean there aren’t any newsworthy tidbits.

Rather, that’s not the main focus.

Ultimately, what I enjoyed the most about this book is its nuance.

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Schreier is at his best when asking questions, and the answers to those questions are often complicated.

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