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hamletsuckdick's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this was a reread but I don't recognise it at alll
Now I know!
No surprise to me that sanctaphrax had to be cut free it's been annoying me anyways
But as always a slay
Now I know!
No surprise to me that sanctaphrax had to be cut free it's been annoying me anyways
But as always a slay
yonpoponyo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
frombethanysbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
I just re-read this after reading it as a child, and I can definitely say it's quite dark and heavy considering it's a children's book - but it was still quite enjoyable even now.
I read this book before the first one in the series, which still works because whilst they're all interlinked, each book works perfectly as a standalone as well.
The illustrations are amazing, and the universe the story takes place in is full of danger and wonder. I think the setting is my favourite part of this book. Twig, the sky pirate, is thrown from this ship in a storm and robbed of his memories, including the memory that the storm is headed for the floating city of Sanctaphrax.
It's well written, with a quick pace. And whilst it has a fun, quirky style it's also got a dark edge to it that makes it a good read.
I read this book before the first one in the series, which still works because whilst they're all interlinked, each book works perfectly as a standalone as well.
The illustrations are amazing, and the universe the story takes place in is full of danger and wonder. I think the setting is my favourite part of this book. Twig, the sky pirate, is thrown from this ship in a storm and robbed of his memories, including the memory that the storm is headed for the floating city of Sanctaphrax.
It's well written, with a quick pace. And whilst it has a fun, quirky style it's also got a dark edge to it that makes it a good read.
dcommet's review against another edition
4.5
A bit disappointing to lose this new cast of character nearly as quick as we gained them, but its also really fun to learn about them and they reconnect to the story as it continues. The main story here is one pf the strongest and has real touching moments with Twig becoming a teacher in his own right to an apprentice and returning to the Deepwoods with everything he's gained since he initially stumbled from his path. Great and exciting ending as well, very fun to see them try to protect people in this world we've now come to see nearly every corner of.
actualresultsmayvary's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
It is a relief to be at the end of this saga and to know that I only have the mini book 'The Stone Pilot' to read until I am fully done with this world.
This was one of the better of the Edge chronicle books which are at their strongest when they are telling event to event adventure stories and the mission to recoup the crew members was enjoyable.
The final tension of the storm was also well done, although Cowlquape becoming the new Most High Academe that easily was a bit naff.
Once again main characters are killed off thoughtfully and without any real emotional impact which is always weird to read. The return to Twig's original woodtroll village was also rushed and lacking in emotional poignancy.
There were also homophobic tones to Twig's criticism of Thunderbolt Vulpoon, which was very unpleasant!
squishies's review against another edition
4.0
Ooo... oh man, nicely ended and definitely not as predictable as one would expect.
mmlemonade's review against another edition
3.0
J'aime beaucoup ce monde fantaisiste. Les créatures sont fascinantes et tout est nommé avec style.
wyrmbergmalcolm's review against another edition
3.0
Tonally, this was considerably less grim than the first two books in the trilogy. There are still significant character deaths, but a lot less than previously experienced. The story itself ran smoothly, pretty much following Twig the whole time as he searches for his crew members who have been scattered across the Edge.
As before, there are plenty of weird and wacky creatures to encounter as Twig learns more about his world. Chris Riddell's illustrations add to the drama of the scenes beautifully throughout the book.
As before, there are plenty of weird and wacky creatures to encounter as Twig learns more about his world. Chris Riddell's illustrations add to the drama of the scenes beautifully throughout the book.