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katyab's review against another edition
4.0
Dec 2020
Still fun. Still gripping. I actually think I got more from it this time around, that’s why the extra star.
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After stumbling upon Shadow and Bone a while ago, and being thoroughly disappointed, I kept returning to its Goodreads review section to justify my distaste. A title came up: Six of Crows. Same author, same world.
If anything, Shadow and Bone had a little bit of potential in terms of world building, even if it all felt a little hollow under the infinitely predictable main plot. As I investigated more about Six of Crows, hoping for promise, I recognised the cover. This was something I had seen many times, on Bookstagram, on review sites, in top lists. Maybe this was a better idea, but then again, I’d been a victim of overhype before.
Sometimes I choose to read rubbish as a counter to the books I study for my course (Shadow and Bone was such a choice).
Six of Crows was far from rubbish. It was compelling, well paced, with strong dialogue and a wonderful cast of protagonists. I felt I could get behind every one of their stories. Their dynamics held the plot together. Their flaws worked, their banter was honest, their strengths appropriate to the world they live in.
Not four stars: the world building was better, but I was left wanting more - again. I didn’t feel the scale of distance between the countries, but I absolutely loved the presence of diversity, especially the fact that characterisation didn’t rely solely on them being a certain nationality (perhaps with the exception of Matthias, but even then he had his God and his principles to struggle with).
Overall, pleasantly surprised and intrigued! I’ll return to Crooked Kingdom - I think the characters will draw me back. I’m a sucker for group plots and wicked banter.
Still fun. Still gripping. I actually think I got more from it this time around, that’s why the extra star.
***********
After stumbling upon Shadow and Bone a while ago, and being thoroughly disappointed, I kept returning to its Goodreads review section to justify my distaste. A title came up: Six of Crows. Same author, same world.
If anything, Shadow and Bone had a little bit of potential in terms of world building, even if it all felt a little hollow under the infinitely predictable main plot. As I investigated more about Six of Crows, hoping for promise, I recognised the cover. This was something I had seen many times, on Bookstagram, on review sites, in top lists. Maybe this was a better idea, but then again, I’d been a victim of overhype before.
Sometimes I choose to read rubbish as a counter to the books I study for my course (Shadow and Bone was such a choice).
Six of Crows was far from rubbish. It was compelling, well paced, with strong dialogue and a wonderful cast of protagonists. I felt I could get behind every one of their stories. Their dynamics held the plot together. Their flaws worked, their banter was honest, their strengths appropriate to the world they live in.
Not four stars: the world building was better, but I was left wanting more - again. I didn’t feel the scale of distance between the countries, but I absolutely loved the presence of diversity, especially the fact that characterisation didn’t rely solely on them being a certain nationality (perhaps with the exception of Matthias, but even then he had his God and his principles to struggle with).
Overall, pleasantly surprised and intrigued! I’ll return to Crooked Kingdom - I think the characters will draw me back. I’m a sucker for group plots and wicked banter.
sophia_t_m's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
vinathi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sweetmaples's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
princemackerel's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
a struggle to push through for the set up of a heist
kishma_'s review against another edition
I... I've tried to read this. I even have the audiobook... But it's just not hooking me like I expected it to. It has everything I should love, but something is just not clicking with me. It's been on my shelf for so long and I don't feel compelled to continue reading it. So I'm DNF-ing, returning the audiobook, and passing the physical copy along. It's been on my shelf long enough and it should go to someone who will appreciate it more.
alexis33's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
One of the first books i had actually been able to finish after months of not being able to. It really sucks you in, it leaves wanting more and loving the characters.
heckinchonker's review against another edition
5.0
Five stars.
Finished: May 2
THIS BOOK GOT ME BUTTERFLIES. I swear I was high on this book.
Funny, gloomy, moody, fun, everything was great about this book. Not a single complaint (for now) until I probably fully look through the book but my thoughts after finishing the book is very positive.
It was so action packed, super fast pace, never got bored once. I find the world building really interesting especially the different romances that develop through the book. Loved everyone's backstories and their own unique traits.
Read for 7 to 8 hours straight to finish the book after chapter 6, making great life choices. Nonetheless, worth the loss of sleep.
Finished: May 2
THIS BOOK GOT ME BUTTERFLIES. I swear I was high on this book.
Funny, gloomy, moody, fun, everything was great about this book. Not a single complaint (for now) until I probably fully look through the book but my thoughts after finishing the book is very positive.
It was so action packed, super fast pace, never got bored once. I find the world building really interesting especially the different romances that develop through the book. Loved everyone's backstories and their own unique traits.
Read for 7 to 8 hours straight to finish the book after chapter 6, making great life choices. Nonetheless, worth the loss of sleep.
gharv03's review against another edition
3.0
I really wanted to like this book and on paper it was perfect for me but it just didn’t land. I couldn’t keep up with the world building in the beginning and was lost throughout. The ending got better as things picked up pace but i abandoned the book at the end for something else