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awalte15's review against another edition
5.0
Five stars isn’t enough. Perfect book, no notes. Will be thinking about it for a long, long time.
lenaoknihach's review against another edition
2.0
Po Vzpomínce zvaná říše přichází Pustina zvaná mír, pokračování série Teixcalaan. Doufala jsem v lepší druhý díl, ale nakonec jsme se, bohužel, nikam neposunuli, ale ani jsme úplně nepropadli, což je alespoň ta světlá stránka.
Opět se setkáváme s Mahit, která přijala nabídku Trojí Posidonie a před nebezpečím utíká na válečnou frontu. Objevuje se nová civilizace, která používá jazyk tak odporný, že se lidem při poslechu krátké nahrávky dělá špatně od žaludku. Jak je možné se s takovou mimozemskou rasou vůbec domluvit?
Jak mě v první knize příjemně překvapila jména postav, tady nebylo nic, z čeho bych byla odvařená. Kvůli čemu bych musela dočíst kapitolu a neodložit ji třeba i uprostřed věty. Občas mi přišlo, že se tu neřeší nic jiného než politika. Na můj vkus se to příliš táhlo. Do čtení jsem se tak musela nutit a těšila se na konec.
Opět se setkáváme s Mahit, která přijala nabídku Trojí Posidonie a před nebezpečím utíká na válečnou frontu. Objevuje se nová civilizace, která používá jazyk tak odporný, že se lidem při poslechu krátké nahrávky dělá špatně od žaludku. Jak je možné se s takovou mimozemskou rasou vůbec domluvit?
Jak mě v první knize příjemně překvapila jména postav, tady nebylo nic, z čeho bych byla odvařená. Kvůli čemu bych musela dočíst kapitolu a neodložit ji třeba i uprostřed věty. Občas mi přišlo, že se tu neřeší nic jiného než politika. Na můj vkus se to příliš táhlo. Do čtení jsem se tak musela nutit a těšila se na konec.
dantalion_xi's review against another edition
5.0
Brilliant follow up to Martine's first novel.
The worst thing about it is that it is the final entry of the series rather than the second in a trilogy.
A couple notes:
1) it has one of the most pleasant young child ark I have read in any novels (as opposed to when a writer wants you to know what happens to a 8 year old from his point of view and you could not care less)
2) It should have been longer than the first entry; as opposed to it, there are many characters, and I would have enjoyed spending more time with each of them.
The worst thing about it is that it is the final entry of the series rather than the second in a trilogy.
A couple notes:
1) it has one of the most pleasant young child ark I have read in any novels (as opposed to when a writer wants you to know what happens to a 8 year old from his point of view and you could not care less)
2) It should have been longer than the first entry; as opposed to it, there are many characters, and I would have enjoyed spending more time with each of them.
megmullens's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Love the themes explored in this novel, similar to the first one. Language, identity and culture are my favourite topics that add depth and heart to a story.
My criticism for this book is the same as for the first novel: I wish the author didn't explain as many details to the reader. The characters are all smart and capable of inferring, deducing and seeing the trickery in other people's words and actions. However, everyone's motivations and stakes get re-explained by the inner monologues every time they have a conversation, which ends up repeating the same information over and over again.
My criticism for this book is the same as for the first novel: I wish the author didn't explain as many details to the reader. The characters are all smart and capable of inferring, deducing and seeing the trickery in other people's words and actions. However, everyone's motivations and stakes get re-explained by the inner monologues every time they have a conversation, which ends up repeating the same information over and over again.
kdahlo's review against another edition
4.0
Good sequel, maybe readable as a standalone, but probably best if you liked the first. Creative, compelling first contact story, still with some of the court drama of the original
bluejaybooks's review against another edition
Wonderful expansion upon its predecessor and a wonderful thought provoking read.
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Also, it seems fungal/fungal-like hiveminds are very popular in science fiction these days . . . or maybe it just says something about my reading choices that I've come across so many of them ;)chaojareon's review against another edition
adventurous
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
dan_at's review against another edition
2.0
This book tries so hard to be so clever but fails miserably. We get pages upon pages on pseudo philosophical rambling, like the author is explaining the most basic concepts to a toddler. On top of that we can witness the MC having irrational relationship fights for no reason other than drama. Yiekes.
emmakyzar's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
4.0