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zivi's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
4.25
wflegias's review
4.0
Es el libro número 10 de la saga de Darren Shan, este libro es más o menos una historia aparte, en donde van a buscar la identidad de la personita antes de que se vuelva loco.
La historia está bien (nada extraordinario pero entretenida) y es corta, es bueno leer este libro ya que aunque es una historia paralela amplia el contexto de saga y da indicios de que sucede en la guerra de cicatrices, recomiendo leerlo como parte de la saga sin omitirlo. Algo que me parece importante recalcar es que si es necesario leer los libros anteriores para entender lo que sucede en este libro.
La historia está bien (nada extraordinario pero entretenida) y es corta, es bueno leer este libro ya que aunque es una historia paralela amplia el contexto de saga y da indicios de que sucede en la guerra de cicatrices, recomiendo leerlo como parte de la saga sin omitirlo. Algo que me parece importante recalcar es que si es necesario leer los libros anteriores para entender lo que sucede en este libro.
patchie's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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? It's complicated
3.75
achillreads's review
3.0
this is the beach episode of the series but it's a lake of souls or maybe an ova between seasons as it adds little to nothing to the main plot but keeps you entertained while you just reaalllyyy want to know what's gonna happen next in the main plot
vikingwolf's review against another edition
2.0
Darren and Harkat decide it is time to go on the quest to find out who Harkat was. Mr Tiny puts them through a gateway to a savage world with deserts, monsters and constant danger, seeking out the Lake of Souls where they must fish for Harkat's old identity.
I didn't find this book too interesting although Harkat is one of my favourite characters in the series. It just felt as if this was thrown in to delay the big final fight between the vampire races. I didn't like the pirate character and I don't really see the point of having him in the story. The net could have been obtained anywhere in that world. He just bugged me.
The big reveal about who Harkat was-well that was the only really interesting part of the book. Even then, the traitor of the vampire race only got to escape the lake for a few minutes, long enough for him to sacrifice himself to allow Harkat to keep his soul. It was all a bit quick and rushed and more time could have been devoted to such an important scene.
I didn't find this book too interesting although Harkat is one of my favourite characters in the series. It just felt as if this was thrown in to delay the big final fight between the vampire races. I didn't like the pirate character and I don't really see the point of having him in the story. The net could have been obtained anywhere in that world. He just bugged me.
The big reveal about who Harkat was-well that was the only really interesting part of the book. Even then, the traitor of the vampire race only got to escape the lake for a few minutes, long enough for him to sacrifice himself to allow Harkat to keep his soul. It was all a bit quick and rushed and more time could have been devoted to such an important scene.
modkuraika's review against another edition
5.0
What begins as a standalone adventure ends up being one of the most important installments. While I get the complaints that it feels so separate from the rest of the saga, the change of pace and scenery felt refreshing and provides more worldbuilding and foreshadowing than I imagine people may have given it credit for without the framework it provides for the final two books.
litagentsaritza's review
3.0
This was kind of weird--as weird as [a:Darren Shan|5816|Darren Shan|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1192947698p2/5816.jpg] can get--but still a good read. Not as fast-paced as some of the others and still aching from the loss of a main character but I enjoyed seeing an adventure between Harkat and Darren.
What I liked about this book: This book reminded me a lot of [b:The Belgariad|44659|Pawn of Prophecy (The Belgariad, #1)|David Eddings|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170267561s/44659.jpg|2558293] in many ways. The journey to another place to learn about Harkat's past and claim his soul. While I found this book rather slow and not sure how it would move the plot forward until the very end, I enjoyed the camaraderie between Darren and Harkat. I'm just not overly fond of Mr Tiny and his meddling ways (very much like Darren, I suppose). I did enjoy seeing the very Scooby Doo ending though.
Summary: "If you step through after Harkat, you might never come back. Is your friend worth such an enormous risk?" Darren and Harkat face monstrous obstacles on their desperate quest to the Lake of Souls. Will they survive the savage journey? And what awaits them in the murky waters of the dead? Be careful what you fish for...
What I liked about this book: This book reminded me a lot of [b:The Belgariad|44659|Pawn of Prophecy (The Belgariad, #1)|David Eddings|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170267561s/44659.jpg|2558293] in many ways. The journey to another place to learn about Harkat's past and claim his soul. While I found this book rather slow and not sure how it would move the plot forward until the very end, I enjoyed the camaraderie between Darren and Harkat. I'm just not overly fond of Mr Tiny and his meddling ways (very much like Darren, I suppose). I did enjoy seeing the very Scooby Doo ending though.