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metalandteacups's review against another edition
5.0
Whilst I love Sniegoski's ability to horrify with detail, nothing was more horrifying than the amount simple grammatical errors the editors missed.
I first read this in 2010 when the omnibus was first released. And three years later, it is still an engrossing story. I will no doubt enjoy again and again.
I first read this in 2010 when the omnibus was first released. And three years later, it is still an engrossing story. I will no doubt enjoy again and again.
ckjaer88's review against another edition
2.0
I couldn't get myself to finish this. Having it lying around for a couple of years should have tipped me off that I should have thrown it away. Possibly burned it. I get the style Sniegoski chose to write in - I just hate it. It makes the characters seem dull and superficial despite them being thousands of years old angels. The story is fine and dandy but the execution is terrible. How this made the bestseller list I have no idea.
janeeyre_914716's review against another edition
1.0
DNF.....
I've been on this since basically the beginning of January and even though I don't do supernatural type books and this did end up sounding pretty good, I feel now that I have to force myself to read this, I wasn't getting into it much, and it got a bit weird for me when I got into a little into Leviathan and had to quit at chapter 3.
Also it just got too slow, too confusing, and just kept getting into a reading slump and I hate not finishing a book. But I want to get to other books and this I don't want to drag. And if I've dragged this book this long, I don't want to drag all the others and get in so many reading slumps because of it.
So overall, I got major bored after just two chapters in Leviathan and need a change so unfortunately I'm going to have to DNF this which I was going I didn't have to after my first one last year. But oh well.
But I say if you like this genre and type of book, go for it. I just personally couldn't get through this after the first story.
I've been on this since basically the beginning of January and even though I don't do supernatural type books and this did end up sounding pretty good, I feel now that I have to force myself to read this, I wasn't getting into it much, and it got a bit weird for me when I got into a little into Leviathan and had to quit at chapter 3.
Also it just got too slow, too confusing, and just kept getting into a reading slump and I hate not finishing a book. But I want to get to other books and this I don't want to drag. And if I've dragged this book this long, I don't want to drag all the others and get in so many reading slumps because of it.
So overall, I got major bored after just two chapters in Leviathan and need a change so unfortunately I'm going to have to DNF this which I was going I didn't have to after my first one last year. But oh well.
But I say if you like this genre and type of book, go for it. I just personally couldn't get through this after the first story.
suzangilly's review against another edition
3.0
Rating 3.7 stars our of 5
The Fallen 1 is actually the first 2 books (The Fallen and Leviathan) in this book series. The Fallen starts of with the beginning of Aaron Cobert's crazy journey after finding out he is a nephilim (the offspring of a human female and male angel who have fallen from grace after the Holy War.) While discovering this new part of himself he learned that there are those call "The Power" who see him as a disgrace from his half blood and are hunting him. From there it leads into book 2: Leviathan which deals with an ancient monster that was through to be stopped, but once "The Power" ventured off course (in trying to kill off all Nephilims) it turns out it isn't.
Over all, book 1 was pretty interesting in reading over the changes Aaron was now dealing with and how The Powers are in pursuit in dealing with the angels that feel from grace after the war along with the children they created. As for book 2, the plot was there but it was painful to read with how someone chapters would drag on.
The Fallen 1 is actually the first 2 books (The Fallen and Leviathan) in this book series. The Fallen starts of with the beginning of Aaron Cobert's crazy journey after finding out he is a nephilim (the offspring of a human female and male angel who have fallen from grace after the Holy War.) While discovering this new part of himself he learned that there are those call "The Power" who see him as a disgrace from his half blood and are hunting him. From there it leads into book 2: Leviathan which deals with an ancient monster that was through to be stopped, but once "The Power" ventured off course (in trying to kill off all Nephilims) it turns out it isn't.
Over all, book 1 was pretty interesting in reading over the changes Aaron was now dealing with and how The Powers are in pursuit in dealing with the angels that feel from grace after the war along with the children they created. As for book 2, the plot was there but it was painful to read with how someone chapters would drag on.
thepiqht's review against another edition
3.0
Book: The Fallen and Leviathan
Author: Thomas E. Sniegoski
Source: I Own This Book
Gabriel;
The sweet golden retriever was (in my opinion) the best thing in this book. Not to say this book was bad, it wasn't, but the train of thoughts from Gabriel made the book all that more enjoyable. As he progressed through the book he added a humorous aspect.
Aaron;
Quite typical hero but good to read about nonetheless. His relationship with Vilma was cute even though we got very few glances of them together (and it seemed to progress quite quickly).
Would I Recommend This Book?
If you have the time, then I would say to go for it! The book does feel slow in some places even though the book is full of action scenes.
Author: Thomas E. Sniegoski
Source: I Own This Book
Gabriel;
The sweet golden retriever was (in my opinion) the best thing in this book. Not to say this book was bad, it wasn't, but the train of thoughts from Gabriel made the book all that more enjoyable. As he progressed through the book he added a humorous aspect.
Aaron;
Quite typical hero but good to read about nonetheless. His relationship with Vilma was cute even though we got very few glances of them together (and it seemed to progress quite quickly).
Would I Recommend This Book?
If you have the time, then I would say to go for it! The book does feel slow in some places even though the book is full of action scenes.
_eliza's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty cool. Kid finds out he's the offspring of an angel and a mortal woman and THE ONE! lol Yeah, he's the one who is able to bring absolution to the fallen angels and let them rejoin heaven. Interesting read with cool characters. Must get the 2nd volume of books and find out what happens to Aaron's (main character) poor autistic brother.
j_elphaba's review against another edition
4.0
aídos revela uma guerra entre o céu e a terra, uma guerra onde anjos que outrora amaram os homens limpam com o sangue os vestígios da sua passagem roubando, sem piedade, as vidas daqueles que nunca chegarão a saber a sua verdade, a sua verdadeira identidade.
Esta história encontra-se dividida em duas partes distintas. Numa primeira fase conhecemos Aaron e vivenciamos intensamente o momento em que este se apercebe das mudanças que ocorrem dentro de si após completar 18 anos, é dado ao leitor a oportunidade de apreender os pormenores a respeito dos seus recentes, e inesperados, poderes e o que está por detrás desses estranhos acontecimentos, que remontam a tempos antigos, ao aparecimento dos Caídos. Na segunda parte, Leviatã, o nosso protagonista de futuro defraudado vai tentar, dentro do possível, encontrar alguma estabilidade na sua nova existência, com tudo o que isso implica, agora que o seu mundo ficou virado de pernas para o ar e a sua adolescência, juventude, não é mais do que que uma miragem esquecida numa nova vida, num novo corpo que ainda está a descobrir.
A premissa do enredo é extremamente interessante e matura ao contrário do que, regra geral, tem sido apresentado neste género de fantasia, o que suscita o interesse logo de início.
As personagens bem trabalhadas são um dos pontos fortes, pormenorizadamente talhadas física e mentalmente, elas conferem à trama uma profundidade que vai sendo revelada com o desenrolar da narrativa. Aaron, como protagonista, é fantástico nas suas acções plausíveis e justificáveis, bem como na forma como lida com os problemas que remontam a uma adolescência difícil e a que agora se juntam as dificuldades da idade adulta diferente. Os seres angélicos são magnetizantes, muito longe da iluminação celestial, eles encontram-se enquadrados na actualidade evidenciando a sua permanente cedência ao pecado e os seus vícios humanos, que são cativantes. São seres que gostei de forma muito particular.
De um modo geral penso que esta é uma leitura que chegará não só uma camada mais juvenil, como também a público adulto que pretende encontrar uma maior seriedade no fantástico mas que, ainda assim, procura uma história mais simples, mais urbana. Boas lutas, boas personagens e um bom enredo transportam os anjos do patamar romantizado para uma perversidade palpável, cativante, muito distante do amor apregoado nos céus.
Opinião completa: http://historiasdeelphaba.blogspot.pt/2012/07/caidos-thomas-e-sniegoski-opiniao.html
Esta história encontra-se dividida em duas partes distintas. Numa primeira fase conhecemos Aaron e vivenciamos intensamente o momento em que este se apercebe das mudanças que ocorrem dentro de si após completar 18 anos, é dado ao leitor a oportunidade de apreender os pormenores a respeito dos seus recentes, e inesperados, poderes e o que está por detrás desses estranhos acontecimentos, que remontam a tempos antigos, ao aparecimento dos Caídos. Na segunda parte, Leviatã, o nosso protagonista de futuro defraudado vai tentar, dentro do possível, encontrar alguma estabilidade na sua nova existência, com tudo o que isso implica, agora que o seu mundo ficou virado de pernas para o ar e a sua adolescência, juventude, não é mais do que que uma miragem esquecida numa nova vida, num novo corpo que ainda está a descobrir.
A premissa do enredo é extremamente interessante e matura ao contrário do que, regra geral, tem sido apresentado neste género de fantasia, o que suscita o interesse logo de início.
As personagens bem trabalhadas são um dos pontos fortes, pormenorizadamente talhadas física e mentalmente, elas conferem à trama uma profundidade que vai sendo revelada com o desenrolar da narrativa. Aaron, como protagonista, é fantástico nas suas acções plausíveis e justificáveis, bem como na forma como lida com os problemas que remontam a uma adolescência difícil e a que agora se juntam as dificuldades da idade adulta diferente. Os seres angélicos são magnetizantes, muito longe da iluminação celestial, eles encontram-se enquadrados na actualidade evidenciando a sua permanente cedência ao pecado e os seus vícios humanos, que são cativantes. São seres que gostei de forma muito particular.
De um modo geral penso que esta é uma leitura que chegará não só uma camada mais juvenil, como também a público adulto que pretende encontrar uma maior seriedade no fantástico mas que, ainda assim, procura uma história mais simples, mais urbana. Boas lutas, boas personagens e um bom enredo transportam os anjos do patamar romantizado para uma perversidade palpável, cativante, muito distante do amor apregoado nos céus.
Opinião completa: http://historiasdeelphaba.blogspot.pt/2012/07/caidos-thomas-e-sniegoski-opiniao.html
wolverineiam's review against another edition
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It's about a boy (Aaron) who discovers he is a nephilim, half human and human angel. At the beginning, he was just a regular kid. But soon he discovers he would understand any language - as well as animal languages. I was over the moon when they included some Portuguese dialogues! Everything is always in Spanish or French nowadays. I could relate to the character, because it's my dream to be multilingual, and what's funny is he didn't even have to work hard for it!
The dynamics between Aaron and his dog, Gabriel, is just gold! The dog is a bit of a smart ass too, which I loved. I would love to be able to talk to my dog too.
I hope Aaron sees Vilma again. Their relationship is just too cute to not continue with that plot. Plus she's Brasilian too. ;) lol.
Overall, 4.25 stars.
The dynamics between Aaron and his dog, Gabriel, is just gold! The dog is a bit of a smart ass too, which I loved. I would love to be able to talk to my dog too.
I hope Aaron sees Vilma again. Their relationship is just too cute to not continue with that plot. Plus she's Brasilian too. ;) lol.
Overall, 4.25 stars.
irenekamau's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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
kenna92005's review against another edition
2.0
I finished the first book in this published series, so this review is only for Fallen and not Leviathan. I rated it two stars because it wasn’t good. About halfway through this book I tried to think of everything I knew about the main character and that was a very slim list. I finished Fallen which is 262 pages and I still feel like I don’t fully know the character. He just wasn’t developed. Grant it he could gain more depth and develop significantly in Leviathan, but I’m just not dedicated enough to this character or story line to try and push myself another almost 300 pages.
None of the characters seemed all that developed either which later made the relationships not seem developed. An example: at the beginning it had said Aaron has never fully talked to Vilma but then (like the next day) they were pretty much smitten. It just seemed rushed and not believable.
This book is definitely popular, at least enough to have a tv show about it, but it’s just not the book for me. I won’t be continuing the story.
None of the characters seemed all that developed either which later made the relationships not seem developed. An example: at the beginning it had said Aaron has never fully talked to Vilma but then (like the next day) they were pretty much smitten. It just seemed rushed and not believable.
This book is definitely popular, at least enough to have a tv show about it, but it’s just not the book for me. I won’t be continuing the story.