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riley_97ri's review against another edition
5.0
Such a hopeful ending.
This series has been such a delight to read, I’ve flown through these books and loved each one. This last instalment had so much to resolve and it did so with flying colours. The writing and characters have remained at its best and the world of Thra has become even more vivid.
It is a solid conclusion, both as an end and open perhaps to more books (I hope).
5/5 stars
This series has been such a delight to read, I’ve flown through these books and loved each one. This last instalment had so much to resolve and it did so with flying colours. The writing and characters have remained at its best and the world of Thra has become even more vivid.
It is a solid conclusion, both as an end and open perhaps to more books (I hope).
5/5 stars
punkcalf's review
1.0
This one has a little more action than the other ones but it's not enough to save it. I really want to know what this trend is of characters in dire situations choosing none violence as an option?
Yes, it's important to not respond to every little thing with pure violence, however, I feel that in this case violence is justified...
The slightly better conclusion to a boring series.
1.5/5
Yes, it's important to not respond to every little thing with pure violence, however, I feel that in this case violence is justified...
The slightly better conclusion to a boring series.
1.5/5
graphic16's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
kacho's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
reixma's review
5.0
5 *
This book was published before the Netflix series "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance", but is based on the stories and events in this book, and others in the series.
As I have already seen the Netflix series, I already know the background storyline. Also, as I have already seen the film "The Dark Crystal" from which all these spin-offs are based, I know the world and the storyline well.
As a hardcore fan of the original film, the Netflix series and "The Creation Myths" books, I am naturally bias towards this book and the rest in its series, so reviewing this will be a challenge!
To start with, it helps to already have a basic knowledge of the world (Thra), it's politics, geography and ecology as this isn't greatly elaborated on within the book. There is an index and appendix to help you out which is appreciated. It is also important to know that this story takes place some time (decades perhaps?) before the events of the original film.
This book continues where book 3 finished and continues the journey of the Gelfling travellers as they continue to unite the Gelfling clans againt the Skeksis. This book does finish the story arc of the quest to unite the Gelfling clans, but it does not finish the story, rather adds more chapters to the storyline. It's important to bear that in mind, as you will not get a clean compoletion from this, rather a tie-up of some loose ends, but it will leave you wondering what happened next.
I certainly did question what actions were taken and how I would have dealt with them. While I do side with Naia and her choices, I was left wondering if they were the best ideas (knowing what happens later in the overall storyline of the Gelfling race). I can see where she is coming from and I certainly would be questioning my actions too, but hindsight and clear foresight are wonderful things. Light and Dark are not truely separated, nor can one exist without the other.
I thought the story was wll written and described thoughts, feelings and events really well. There is a section in this book where certain characters see The Wall of Prophecy (the one from the film). With this and other things mentioned, you can almost see the seeds of the film storyline beginning to take root. I can definately see this story continuing but in a new set of books, but for that, we will need to wait and see!
This series of books certainly have brought more colour and understanding to the lives and creatures of Thra, which will enable me to see the T.V. series and the original film in a new light and understanding. This has certainly rekindled my love of The Dark Crystal!
This book was published before the Netflix series "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance", but is based on the stories and events in this book, and others in the series.
As I have already seen the Netflix series, I already know the background storyline. Also, as I have already seen the film "The Dark Crystal" from which all these spin-offs are based, I know the world and the storyline well.
As a hardcore fan of the original film, the Netflix series and "The Creation Myths" books, I am naturally bias towards this book and the rest in its series, so reviewing this will be a challenge!
To start with, it helps to already have a basic knowledge of the world (Thra), it's politics, geography and ecology as this isn't greatly elaborated on within the book. There is an index and appendix to help you out which is appreciated. It is also important to know that this story takes place some time (decades perhaps?) before the events of the original film.
This book continues where book 3 finished and continues the journey of the Gelfling travellers as they continue to unite the Gelfling clans againt the Skeksis. This book does finish the story arc of the quest to unite the Gelfling clans, but it does not finish the story, rather adds more chapters to the storyline. It's important to bear that in mind, as you will not get a clean compoletion from this, rather a tie-up of some loose ends, but it will leave you wondering what happened next.
I certainly did question what actions were taken and how I would have dealt with them. While I do side with Naia and her choices, I was left wondering if they were the best ideas (knowing what happens later in the overall storyline of the Gelfling race). I can see where she is coming from and I certainly would be questioning my actions too, but hindsight and clear foresight are wonderful things. Light and Dark are not truely separated, nor can one exist without the other.
I thought the story was wll written and described thoughts, feelings and events really well. There is a section in this book where certain characters see The Wall of Prophecy (the one from the film). With this and other things mentioned, you can almost see the seeds of the film storyline beginning to take root. I can definately see this story continuing but in a new set of books, but for that, we will need to wait and see!
This series of books certainly have brought more colour and understanding to the lives and creatures of Thra, which will enable me to see the T.V. series and the original film in a new light and understanding. This has certainly rekindled my love of The Dark Crystal!
kapellosaur's review
3.0
A book of two halves. The first half, glad I was at being back with Naia as the POV character, felt as formulaic as the second and third entries in this series and I was really worried the plot was going to be the same visit-a-location-then-move-on repetition for the whole book.
Things suddenly change in the second half and although the pacing is a little off at first, there's a lot more excitement and the narrative flows much better. I finally understood what the books were doing and it was a good way to end the series - a better ending than the Netflix series, in fact.
Not to say it was perfect, though. I felt there were a lot of character arcs unresolved and some important minor characters from previous books were barely even mentioned. Some events that should have packed more of an emotional punch fell flat. The author's insistence of italicising Gelfling words (maudra, firca, etc) really pulled me out of the narrative each time it was used, reminding me that this was a foreign world rather than immersing me in it.
All in all, this felt like a good idea for a Dark Crystal prequel, but could have been two books, maybe even one long one, rather than a whole series of four. I think Thra would be better handled by an author that could write in a style more suited to the feeling of wonderment I got from the film (and series), rather than the slightly flat tone that this author prefers.
Things suddenly change in the second half and although the pacing is a little off at first, there's a lot more excitement and the narrative flows much better. I finally understood what the books were doing and it was a good way to end the series - a better ending than the Netflix series, in fact.
Not to say it was perfect, though. I felt there were a lot of character arcs unresolved and some important minor characters from previous books were barely even mentioned. Some events that should have packed more of an emotional punch fell flat. The author's insistence of italicising Gelfling words (maudra, firca, etc) really pulled me out of the narrative each time it was used, reminding me that this was a foreign world rather than immersing me in it.
All in all, this felt like a good idea for a Dark Crystal prequel, but could have been two books, maybe even one long one, rather than a whole series of four. I think Thra would be better handled by an author that could write in a style more suited to the feeling of wonderment I got from the film (and series), rather than the slightly flat tone that this author prefers.
debz57a52's review against another edition
4.0
This final installment of the series and the prequel was quite suspenseful. So many characters came together that I was still having a little bit of trouble keeping them all straight, but it was indeed a happy ending without totally addressing the main threat - since that actually happens in the movie. However, I don't entirely understand how the movie and this prequel series overlap or interlace.
cr1o5toir's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
thirs's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kitsu's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
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? No
5.0