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Cartea vietii

Deborah Harkness

4.07 AVERAGE

febbmac_3's review against another edition

1.0

Tried. Had to give it up. What the heck happened to this series??!!

jenn_mccue's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

lu_fms's review against another edition

4.25

adventurous dark mysterious fast-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

bernardom's review against another edition

5.0

"The Book of Life" by Deborah Harkness is a satisfying conclusion to the "All Souls Trilogy" that brings the story of Diana Bishop and Matthew Clairmont to a thrilling and emotional end. The book picks up where "Shadow of Night" left off, with the couple back in the present day and continuing their search for the missing pages of the Ashmole 782 manuscript.

Harkness' writing remains descriptive and immersive, with the world-building and character development being particularly impressive in this final installment. The book ties up all of the loose ends from the previous two books, while also introducing new conflicts and challenges for the characters to face. The supernatural elements are further explored and expanded upon, adding depth and intrigue to the story.

The romance between Diana and Matthew continues to be a central aspect of the book, but Harkness also focuses on the broader themes of family, identity, and the balance between science and magic. The supporting characters are also given more time to shine, with their personal struggles and relationships being further explored.

One criticism of the book is that it can feel somewhat rushed in places, with certain plot points being resolved too quickly or without enough explanation. Additionally, some readers may find the abundance of characters and subplots to be overwhelming or confusing.

Overall, "The Book of Life" is a satisfying and well-crafted conclusion to the "All Souls Trilogy" that will leave readers feeling fulfilled and emotionally invested in the characters' fates. It is a must-read for fans of the series and a great choice for anyone looking for an engaging and immersive paranormal romance.