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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
10/04/20
They're idiots i would die for them
6/12/18
don't touch me
They're idiots i would die for them
6/12/18
don't touch me
Well, that got dark! Still enjoyable and easy to read when the world was stressful.
adventurous
dark
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What can a one handed thief steal? Gen has been maimed on the order of the Queen of Attolia in accordance with the old ways. How could Gen not realize a war has been started in his name? Eddis tells Gen to be useful and steal her what any thief has a challenge stealing, time. Join in this sequel adventure from Megan Whalen Turner and leave pleasantly surprised with the outcome. A must read and keep going in the series!
Great book! Loved all the twists and turns. Definitely would never have predicted the ending.
I absolutely loved this book and Eugenides is the best male character ever. Everybody was right you fall more deeply in lovewith this series when you reread it.
Gen, my my, what a delightfully devious little thief! I really enjoyed getting a better glimpse at who Attolia is, and what drives her. She's still a mystery, but that in itself is her character to a tee. And Eddis, you can't help but love and appreciate her wits and compassion.
The way you're kept mostly in the dark, with it being anyone's guess as to what the ending would be (which is ridiculously satisfying, yet unexpected as heck) makes it so hard to take your eyes off the page. Like The Thief, QoA delivers a clever and ever-surprising fantasy that warrants many many rereads.
The way you're kept mostly in the dark, with it being anyone's guess as to what the ending would be (which is ridiculously satisfying, yet unexpected as heck) makes it so hard to take your eyes off the page. Like The Thief, QoA delivers a clever and ever-surprising fantasy that warrants many many rereads.
"Don't offend the gods," is the mantra that unites the second volume of Megan Whalen Turner's Mytho-Byzantine retelling of the Persian Wars. And Eugenides at first seems unable to do anything but. The gods are against him, clearly, no matter that he's one of the few people still left in the world with true faith. But being the greatest thief in the world won't be enough for poor Gen, this time, especially after the unthinkable happens and he must rethink his entire identity.
What does it mean to be the Thief of Eddis? What does it mean to have faith (in oneself, in others, and in the gods)? What is the meaning of love, respect, and growth? Can people change, and what does it take to do so? These are the deeper, tougher questions that lie behind one of my favorite books I've ever read and my favorite character in all media.
This book will surprise you, but it shouldn't because everything was there in front of you all along. Read it, I'm telling you, read it.
What does it mean to be the Thief of Eddis? What does it mean to have faith (in oneself, in others, and in the gods)? What is the meaning of love, respect, and growth? Can people change, and what does it take to do so? These are the deeper, tougher questions that lie behind one of my favorite books I've ever read and my favorite character in all media.
This book will surprise you, but it shouldn't because everything was there in front of you all along. Read it, I'm telling you, read it.
This second book of The Thief series is a big change from the first novel. The narration switches from first person to third, and while I missed Eugenides' voice, I understand how third person worked much better in this one. The scope of the book is much larger; it focuses on the wars of the three countries. Despite the many descriptions of tactics and military intrigue, my interest surprisingly did not wane -- probably because the characters are still grown... and crazy s**t happens! Almost immediately. Then the twists and turns at the end. I'd had a small, nagging suspicion of the latter surprise, but when it actually happens, I couldn't believe Turner had gone there. (I still think it's rather sick despite the deux ex machina attempts, and I'm not on over to it... I perused the reviews. Am I the only person who doesn't find it pretty messed up?!) Overall though, very engaging, and I adore the depictions of the strong queens. I like how realistic they both are, and how no one is lazily written off as "evil." Everyone is humanized and well developed.
I will never get tired of reading this book, that's how much I love it (and the whole series).
Update 8/15/20
I read/listen to this book too much XD. I listened to it during work yesterday because filing papers for four hours can get a little monotonous. So thank goodness for audio books! And since I can't focus completely on the audiobook while working, I'm listening to ones I've already read. I think howl's moving castle will be next :p
Update 8/15/20
I read/listen to this book too much XD. I listened to it during work yesterday because filing papers for four hours can get a little monotonous. So thank goodness for audio books! And since I can't focus completely on the audiobook while working, I'm listening to ones I've already read. I think howl's moving castle will be next :p