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kivt's review against another edition
2.0
I was underwhelmed by this when I first read it. I read it when it had just come out, and didn't bother re-reading the earlier novels, so I was really confused about who Alice was and what was going on. On re-reading the series in a row, it's better than the second book, but still pretty underwhelming. Quentin never actually learns anything and his observational voice is still gross, even though he (heroically?) never tries to have sex with Plum.
warden43's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
rafaglz18's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
devonforest's review
4.0
I was expecting more from this. Especially being the last book in the series. The plot line where I thought there would be more time spent seemed to be almost secondary. The series was good, I was just hoping for a bit more.
frasro's review against another edition
4.0
In my opinion this was the best book of the series. Well worth the misgivings of the previous two books.
fantasynovel's review against another edition
5.0
All I can say is ... wow. The first book was OK, the second book was good, and this book was absolutely awesome. Grossman really hit his stride with this one--fast-paced, interesting, funny, cool, and smart. The world-building(s) really came together in this one. Everything that bored me about Fillory was subsumed by all the freaking fantastic stuff about Fillory (badass Queen Janet, anyone?). Quentin finally, finally, grows up and becomes a bearable narrator, Plum is a hilarious and unique addition, and Janet and Elliot's friendship plays out to a T. Loved, loved, loved this book!
jakeski1234's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0