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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
Goodness me that was a long book. I feel like this had SO much potential but it was really dragged down by the long, almost never-ending story arcs and descriptions. That being said, the descriptions and scene-setting was so convoluted that I actually struggled to picture what was going on in my head.
I did really enjoy the story, I liked following Kira along and the whole found family element of it. I probably won’t read anything Paolini though.
I did really enjoy the story, I liked following Kira along and the whole found family element of it. I probably won’t read anything Paolini though.
adventurous
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
This book was monstrous, in a good way, and contained one of my favorite themes present in Paolini's past works. As in the Inheritance Cycle, Paolini in this novel exemplifies his interest and growing skill in depicting alternative forms of consciousness and perceptions. How does the human mind adapt and change when confronted with cognitive systems wildly different than our own? How would the mind change when expanded to the size of a super computer?
slow-paced
This volume is a bit deceptive. It's a thick book as it is, and then once you open it you realize the pages are thin. It looks like a 400-500 page book, but it's almost 900 pages. XD
It reads a little bit like [b:The Host|1656001|The Host (The Host, #1)|Stephenie Meyer|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1318009171l/1656001._SY75_.jpg|3328799] meets [b:Ender’s Game|375802|Ender’s Game (Ender's Saga, #1)|Orson Scott Card|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1408303130l/375802._SY75_.jpg|2422333]. When I got to the end I had this feeling that Paolini just took me on an 800-page allegory for cancer, and then the final message was just "you can't fight it, so just accept it." XD
It reads a little bit like [b:The Host|1656001|The Host (The Host, #1)|Stephenie Meyer|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1318009171l/1656001._SY75_.jpg|3328799] meets [b:Ender’s Game|375802|Ender’s Game (Ender's Saga, #1)|Orson Scott Card|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1408303130l/375802._SY75_.jpg|2422333]. When I got to the end I had this feeling that Paolini just took me on an 800-page allegory for cancer, and then the final message was just "you can't fight it, so just accept it." XD
I really wanted to like this book but it was incredibly long and frustrating. I don't mind reading long books but at times the story just wasn't going anywhere! I really liked the first part. It was exciting to say the least. But the rest of it was long and winding and could have used a lot of cut back on plots and conversions that don't go anywhere.
I probably would have given this more of a 3.5 if the option were available as the character dialogue was kind of middling and story pacing was a little expedited, but decided to round up given the attention of detail given to world building.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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:
Yes
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Very good book, great sci-fi adventure.
Ending was not my favorite unfortunately.
Very detailed and scientific too.
Ending was not my favorite unfortunately.
Very detailed and scientific too.