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elizakaspar1988's review against another edition
3.0
Didn't love this series, but this would have to be my favorite book out of the three. At least at this point I had a much better understanding of the world and characters in the book. It also tied a lot of the characters together instead of having them exist in completely different worlds.
fromverotohero's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
As much as I'm glad, I finished the book, it took about 200 pages for things to start happening, and not all things that happened made me happy and content. It definitely got better as the book moved along.
thepaperwitch's review against another edition
5.0
This book series is absolutely my favorite. Combining ideas from physics and philosophy, as well as deep character development, intricate story-telling, questioning "authority" and what you are told to believe, the natural sexual development we all go through (and the panic that this causes in others, especially adults), and notions of fate, purpose, and putting what must be done ahead of your own wants. It interestingly intertwines science-mindedness with mystical notions to create a unique story.
As for the final book specifically, the ending was not your classical "happy ending," but it is deeply (though heartbreaking-ly) satisfying. It follows through with the continuing theme of putting the needs of others ahead of your own wants, which also ties onto the thread of fate that has been running through the previous books. There is almost too much to write about because the book(s) speak strongly for themselves. Readers should also keep in mind that this story is meant to be a kind of retold inversion of Milton's Paradise Lost, so being familiar with that story, though it in no way is essential, will offer additional structure and depth to the trilogy. I highly recommend it.
As for the final book specifically, the ending was not your classical "happy ending," but it is deeply (though heartbreaking-ly) satisfying. It follows through with the continuing theme of putting the needs of others ahead of your own wants, which also ties onto the thread of fate that has been running through the previous books. There is almost too much to write about because the book(s) speak strongly for themselves. Readers should also keep in mind that this story is meant to be a kind of retold inversion of Milton's Paradise Lost, so being familiar with that story, though it in no way is essential, will offer additional structure and depth to the trilogy. I highly recommend it.
ajharris215's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.5
angxie's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
5.0