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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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:
Complicated
I loved it. I have been wanting to read the next book for a while. I missed hersprec and loved the main character. I miss them a little bit
Good world building and introduction of characters, can't wait to finish the other books in the series.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Details:
Narrated by Kyla Garcia
Unabridged
My first Tchaikovsky novel!
A story about tribes that can shape shift into their spirit animals, and one girl wrestling with the two spirits within her, of the wolf and the tiger and the expectations placed upon her by a world she doesn't fit into.
The discussion on reincarnation and having to make sure they pass away as their stepped animal form was fascinating and felt very culturally aware of different myth, legends and folklore. It was quite beautiful to learn about.
This was full of action and emotion. Poor Maniye couldn't catch a break but she became so much more than anyone was expecting and was a testament to her own strength and desire for survival and freedom.
Narrated by Kyla Garcia
Unabridged
My first Tchaikovsky novel!
A story about tribes that can shape shift into their spirit animals, and one girl wrestling with the two spirits within her, of the wolf and the tiger and the expectations placed upon her by a world she doesn't fit into.
The discussion on reincarnation and having to make sure they pass away as their stepped animal form was fascinating and felt very culturally aware of different myth, legends and folklore. It was quite beautiful to learn about.
This was full of action and emotion. Poor Maniye couldn't catch a break but she became so much more than anyone was expecting and was a testament to her own strength and desire for survival and freedom.
That was so good. Tchaikovsky has a knack for creating characters that you simply want to root for. His character relationships and dynamics are impeccable, and make you want to cry.
This book started off a little slow for me, as things were picking up, with Maniye trying to find her way, and Asmander travelling to the north. But the story soon picked up, and kept up a good pace.
Broken Axe though ;-;
This book started off a little slow for me, as things were picking up, with Maniye trying to find her way, and Asmander travelling to the north. But the story soon picked up, and kept up a good pace.
An imaginative take on shape shifting, The TatW has a great story. I loved the ideas and the cultures portrayed, and the characters were creative and varied. There were a few great plot twists which I enjoyed.
I loved the development of Maniye and Hesprec, and the insights of Loud Thunder and Broken Axe.
My misgivings about the book was the pacing and the development. I felt from the start that Maniye and Asmander's parties would have to meet but the majority of the book is spent apart, with Maniye running away from lots of trouble every time. I can see why she would have to travel around so much, but it felt repetitive. She'd run from Broken Axe, find someone to shelter with, stay there awhile, then leave with the arrival of more trouble, usually Broken Axe. I got bored of Maniye having very little personality (her tenacity that Loud Thunder likes is her best quality).
When Maniye and Asmander did meet it was anticlimactic, which is allowed-- but it didn't really go anywhere. I never felt like friendship developed with any of the southerners and I found their bits slightly dull as they didn't really develop. Asmander kind of learns that duty isn't everything, but for no real plausible reason. He has a strange "pull" towards Broken Axe? Erm, okay. That makes sense as to why he gives up all his ideals for a stranger he wants to be liked by...
Even so I will still be reading the next book! This felt like more of a prequel so hoping Maniye will develop further in #2!
I loved the development of Maniye and Hesprec, and the insights of Loud Thunder and Broken Axe.
My misgivings about the book was the pacing and the development. I felt from the start that Maniye and Asmander's parties would have to meet but the majority of the book is spent apart, with Maniye running away from lots of trouble every time. I can see why she would have to travel around so much, but it felt repetitive. She'd run from Broken Axe, find someone to shelter with, stay there awhile, then leave with the arrival of more trouble, usually Broken Axe. I got bored of Maniye having very little personality (her tenacity that Loud Thunder likes is her best quality).
When Maniye and Asmander did meet it was anticlimactic, which is allowed-- but it didn't really go anywhere. I never felt like friendship developed with any of the southerners and I found their bits slightly dull as they didn't really develop. Asmander kind of learns that duty isn't everything, but for no real plausible reason. He has a strange "pull" towards Broken Axe? Erm, okay. That makes sense as to why he gives up all his ideals for a stranger he wants to be liked by...
Even so I will still be reading the next book! This felt like more of a prequel so hoping Maniye will develop further in #2!
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Not a fan of animorphs
The rich world-building lets me forgive the subpar character development
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Such an amazing story filled with strong and interesting characters, and unexpected plot twists at every turn. In the beginning I found the book a bit slow, but that soon changed, and by the end of it I had completely fallen in love with the storyline. And to say the least the book broke my heart more than once.
Spoiler
I will have a hard time accepting the death of Broken Axe.
dark
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No