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eabhawall's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
I just can't for the life of me understand why you'd take your characters on a side quest for, 10 books into a 12 book series.
kevinweitzel44's review against another edition
5.0
OMG ITS LIKE DEFINITLEY MY FAVORITE BOOK!!!!!!!! OMG I LOVE THIS SERIES SO MUCH!!!!!!!! OMG
wombat_88's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
alternbruno's review against another edition
2.0
Quite a relief, I must say so. After the dreadful three previous books, this one is almost accomplished. First, it takes place in a different location, which comes as something refreshing. Secondly, our boy Darren is more a support character than a main one. Thirdly, something important is revealed that mildly revives the story.
Having said that, it is not good enough. This newer world has the intention to be apocalyptic but it gives more primal sad vibes than anything. The barren land is not even a resource, more like an accident. Deux ex machina happens all over the place with Evanna appearing out of thin air.
It baffles and angers me to discover that everytime something interesting is about to happen, the author just dampens it. The horrible foreshadowing is almost insulting at this poing, the teen readers are not mentally or excitement machines you can just pump and pretend them to act surprised.
The only bright side of this "craft" is that I am close to finish them. Just two more books to go and the pain will be over, or at least I hope so.
Having said that, it is not good enough. This newer world has the intention to be apocalyptic but it gives more primal sad vibes than anything. The barren land is not even a resource, more like an accident. Deux ex machina happens all over the place with Evanna appearing out of thin air.
It baffles and angers me to discover that everytime something interesting is about to happen, the author just dampens it. The horrible foreshadowing is almost insulting at this poing, the teen readers are not mentally or excitement machines you can just pump and pretend them to act surprised.
The only bright side of this "craft" is that I am close to finish them. Just two more books to go and the pain will be over, or at least I hope so.
fawnsnotfound's review against another edition
4.0
Although one of my favourite characters is no longer a part of the story, and I spoiled Harkat's identity for myself by doing some late-night googling, this was a solid read/listen.
marykirk's review against another edition
4.0
This book is certainly has a shocking ending, and is the only one of the series that has managed to make me nauseous. Shouldn't have eaten before reading that chapter :P
kalona's review
3.0
Out of the whole series, this is my least favourite, it reminds me a bit of the beginning of the demonata series somehow.
tyrelljh's review against another edition
4.0
“It is too easy to say 'what if' and paint a picture of a perfect world.”
Darren Shan has taken this installment in the series to the next level. Darren is plunged into another era (not spoiling when) and has shown the protagonist what the true stakes of his success/defeat with the lord of the vampaneze is.
Darren Shan has taken this installment in the series to the next level. Darren is plunged into another era (not spoiling when) and has shown the protagonist what the true stakes of his success/defeat with the lord of the vampaneze is.
gaugesymmetry's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5