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mer88's review
mysterious
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? It's complicated
2.25
siya_flow's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
"It is pointless to be any less than all you can be".
Відкривши The Morning Star вперше я була підкорена форматом. Якщо ви належите до людей, яким у дитинстві (або і не тільки в дитинстві) подобались ці великі дуже тактильні і гарно оформлені видання на кшталт "Єгиптолігії" та "Драконології", вам буде приємно тримати в руках роботи Ніка Бентока. Книги оформлені у вигляді візуально оформленої коресподенції, з листами у конвертах та дуже цікавими листівками у колажному стилі. Зважаюи на те, що це остання частина другої трилогії, я не можу судити історію взагалом, але з того фрагменту з яким я мала можливість ознайомитися, ми отримуємо романтичну історію, натхнену атмосферою дитячих спогадів про казки середнього сходу та пригодничого кіно у цьому ж сеттингу та приправлену дрібкою магічного реалізму. Абсолютно точно збережу на полицях та ознайомлюсь з іншими частинами.
Відкривши The Morning Star вперше я була підкорена форматом. Якщо ви належите до людей, яким у дитинстві (або і не тільки в дитинстві) подобались ці великі дуже тактильні і гарно оформлені видання на кшталт "Єгиптолігії" та "Драконології", вам буде приємно тримати в руках роботи Ніка Бентока. Книги оформлені у вигляді візуально оформленої коресподенції, з листами у конвертах та дуже цікавими листівками у колажному стилі. Зважаюи на те, що це остання частина другої трилогії, я не можу судити історію взагалом, але з того фрагменту з яким я мала можливість ознайомитися, ми отримуємо романтичну історію, натхнену атмосферою дитячих спогадів про казки середнього сходу та пригодничого кіно у цьому ж сеттингу та приправлену дрібкою магічного реалізму. Абсолютно точно збережу на полицях та ознайомлюсь з іншими частинами.
sarahfett's review
3.0
I didn't enjoy the second trilogy as much as the first. I was very confused by it. Maybe I'll appreciate it more if I read it again some day.
sg911911's review
challenging
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.25
sangloup's review
5.0
Extra Book #22... not for the EBN Challenge.
The final book of the Trilogy.... but it didn't really end. Hmmmm....
These are very quick reads. Like less than an hour to read. Sometimes the handwriting is a little difficult to make out, but thats what makes it fell real.
The final book of the Trilogy.... but it didn't really end. Hmmmm....
These are very quick reads. Like less than an hour to read. Sometimes the handwriting is a little difficult to make out, but thats what makes it fell real.
hmuraski27's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
avanders's review
3.0
(The same review is posted for all 3 books in the 2nd Griffin & Sabine trilogy -- the Morning Star trilogy.)
In this series, we meet Isabella and Matthew, whose lives seem to echo Griffin & Sabine's in some ways and who seem to be drawn into this sort of supernatural struggle with Griffin & Sabine and the sinister villain who is doing whatever he can to change the course of their lives.
I don't know why, I just didn't like these as much. I didn't like Isabella and Matthew's story as much as Griffin and Sabine's - I felt it was too contrived. And I didn't particularly enjoy Griffin & Sabine's involvement in Matthew & Isabella's story either. I just didn't.
But I will say, that if you're mushy gushy and like a little sex-talk in your postcards, this will probably appeal to you :) Other than that, I thought it was OK and I was eager to keep reading, but they weren't my favorites. If I were to recommend Bantock's books, I would probably recommend the original trilogy & the 7th book (The Pharos Gate).
This book - 3 stars; the series as a whole, 3 stars.
In this series, we meet Isabella and Matthew, whose lives seem to echo Griffin & Sabine's in some ways and who seem to be drawn into this sort of supernatural struggle with Griffin & Sabine and the sinister villain who is doing whatever he can to change the course of their lives.
I don't know why, I just didn't like these as much. I didn't like Isabella and Matthew's story as much as Griffin and Sabine's - I felt it was too contrived. And I didn't particularly enjoy Griffin & Sabine's involvement in Matthew & Isabella's story either. I just didn't.
But I will say, that if you're mushy gushy and like a little sex-talk in your postcards, this will probably appeal to you :) Other than that, I thought it was OK and I was eager to keep reading, but they weren't my favorites. If I were to recommend Bantock's books, I would probably recommend the original trilogy & the 7th book (The Pharos Gate).
This book - 3 stars; the series as a whole, 3 stars.