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trienekata's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
benjclyde's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.0
A very good ending to the Mortal Engines quadrilogy. Taken as a whole the 4 books tell a brilliant heartfelt exciting story that stretch from space to the all the continents of earth.
stephaniekrmr's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
After being disappointed by the first three books I didn’t expect it would be any different with this one 🫣 to my own surprise I have to admit - it was. Actually, I liked it. It was by no means perfect and far away from being a masterpiece, but I had fun and enjoyed the read. At that point that’s what counts and I‘m happy I sticked with it to the end.
dembury's review against another edition
5.0
A wonderful romp of a finale to this series! It was not quite what I expected, but I very pleased with how things wrapped up for everyone. This book had a lot of the same adventurous, globe-trotting feels that the first book had, plus a few things came veryyyy full-circle, which was nice to see play out. I'm going to miss this word of airships and Stalkers and adventures...
mrs_bonaventure's review against another edition
5.0
I really, really enjoyed this in the end! I read the series at the prompting of my son and, wanting to share the experience with him, I ploughed through books 2 and 3, thinking the first book (which was made into a movie) was the strongest. However this one, twice the length of the others, properly takes its time to explore the backstory and psychology of all the characters and their fates are gradually and believably interlinked.
Without spoilers, the ending is both epic (in the original sense) and poetic. I loved it.
Without spoilers, the ending is both epic (in the original sense) and poetic. I loved it.
coil90's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best books I've ever read, with a simply beautiful ending. Read the others first though!
proudtobeabookaholic's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? Yes
4.0
Tom thinks his old home town London is totally ruined and that noone can live there any more, but he and his daughter Wren discover that's not the case. At the same time the war continues, but maybe they can find a solution in London.
It's been a long time since I read the three previous books in the series, so I have to confess that I've forgotten a lot and it took me some time to get into the story. I had totally forgotten about Tom and Hester having a daughter, but here she's all grown up and play a big part in the events that follow.
I believe I liked the first book best (although I've graded all the same). It's also the book I remember most, probably because I've watched the movie too. "A Darkling Plain" would have gotten a lower grade if it weren't for the narrator Barnaby Edwards (a pleasure listening to) and the fact that I still enjoy the steampunk world. At least I can now cross this series off my list!
It's been a long time since I read the three previous books in the series, so I have to confess that I've forgotten a lot and it took me some time to get into the story. I had totally forgotten about Tom and Hester having a daughter, but here she's all grown up and play a big part in the events that follow.
I believe I liked the first book best (although I've graded all the same). It's also the book I remember most, probably because I've watched the movie too. "A Darkling Plain" would have gotten a lower grade if it weren't for the narrator Barnaby Edwards (a pleasure listening to) and the fact that I still enjoy the steampunk world. At least I can now cross this series off my list!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Gun violence, Terminal illness, Violence, War, Medical trauma, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Slavery
nika_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
via_davey's review against another edition
4.0
What a beautiful ending to a wonderful, action packed series.