Reviews

Brilliance of the Moon by Lian Hearn

margueriteleech's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

3.75

Arguably the best of the trilogy although Across the Nightingale Floor had a beautiful hope and newness to it. Themes of justice and honour are present. The fantasy and magical elements are downplayed in this book. Still find the way women are dealt with in this series problematic. Overall a great ending to a good story. Admirable characters and beautiful prose and imagery, especially of nature. 

lisavallese's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

starry_artw's review against another edition

3.0

Para no ser del estilo al que más acostumbrada estoy o que más me suele gustar lo cierto es que me lo he leído en prácticamente un día. Ha estado bastante bien la trilogía en general :)

Y sobre todo los personajes geniales/adorables como Kaede, Taku o Makoto *-*

andytrafford's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful medium-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? N/A

4.25

henrycapuano's review against another edition

2.0

An extremely disappointing end to the first trilogy.

merrinish's review against another edition

3.0

The first two were so good that this one was a bit of a let down. I can't remember all the reasons why since it's been a while since I read them, I just remember not liking this that much.

jenpsz's review against another edition

5.0

The Brilliance of the Moon is excellent, if only for the unexpected ways the prophecy regarding Otori Takao is fulfilled.

snowlilly's review against another edition

3.0

not the ending I thought

scottaf's review against another edition

2.0

A dull plot and foolish characters makes Brilliance of the Moon a disappointing sequel.

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georgiaeh_'s review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-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

4.0