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4.37 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
meu deus do ceu, que livro......
diferente do primeiro, esse eu AMEI. continuei me apaixonando pelos personagens cada vez mais, nao lembro a ultima vez que chorei tanto lendo um livro. os ultimos 30% eu só sabia chorar kk
jem e will sao a minha vida, e eu passei a gostar mais da tessa nesse livro.
diferente do primeiro, esse eu AMEI. continuei me apaixonando pelos personagens cada vez mais, nao lembro a ultima vez que chorei tanto lendo um livro. os ultimos 30% eu só sabia chorar kk
jem e will sao a minha vida, e eu passei a gostar mais da tessa nesse livro.
BOOK REVIEW: Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare
This is the seventh book of Clare's work I have read so far, having read first the Mortal Instruments series (up through the fifth installment). I am so glad I read the Mortal Instruments series first because, although I was lukewarm about Clockwork Angel, I absolutely love Clockwork Prince. It's going to be hard to complete the "dislike" list, so I will make a slight adjustment to the lists's title.
Three Things I Love:
1. Setting = London: I'm an admitted Anglophile and am drawn to any novel set in London, and Victorian London is even better. The soot and dust covered streets and buildings, the hovels and destitute of Whitechapel, the grandeur of the churches and Parliament buildings calls to me through these stories and creates in me a longing to return to London and really explore.
2. Richly constructed characters: I wasn't sure I was going to even like Tessa in Clockwork Angel; however, she has turned into an independent, well-rounded character with integrity and honor despite those who attempt to lure her away or trick her. In contrast, I loved Will Herondale from the first moment he was introduced in Clockwork Angel and he does not disappoint in Clockwork Prince. He's a tortured soul, self-sacrificing and complex, rich in irony and conflict. Equally endearing are Jem (the demon-venom addicted co-protagonist--I can't bring myself to call him a minor character or even a sidekick--who provides a really nice foil for Will, but at the same time refuses to shrink into the shadows) and Charlotte (the independent, no-nonsense mother figure).
3. Plot nuggets: Clare makes excellent use of the plot development of planting seeds that promise to germinate, grow and blossom throughout the Infernal Instruments series. Despite the fact that some of these seem a bit obvious (i.e., ascendancy and demon pox--haha!), I have an inkling that some of the more subtle (and not-so-subtle) plot elements will also take root and flower into amazing creations. Tessa's origins, for example, is intriguing, keeping not only the reader, but the characters guessing. It makes for not only entertaining but fascinating reading. More, please...
Three Things I Loved Less:
1. Will's "trick": I don't want to give too much away, but this "trick" was really obvious. This plot point was frustrating because of being so obvious. That being said, it was also a necessary part of the story, so I don't "dislike" it...I just loved it less.
2. Cecily: I have an icky feeling that Cecily is going to turn out to be an evil character, somewhat akin to Nate. I'm hoping I'm wrong, but her introduction into the story struck me as ominous and her appearance at the end caused my hackles to rise. I'd hate to see Will further tortured...
3. Jessamine: Okay, part of me likes Jessamine and understands where she is coming from. She doesn't want the life her parents ran away from...she wants a "simpler" life...but honestly, she's a dingbat! She doesn't trust, she doesn't think, and she's an entitled, self-righteous brat. She has elements that make her less annoying, too, though, like when she bought Tessa new clothing in Clockwork Angel and when she...no...she's just annoying!
Overall, Clare has won me over with Clockwork Prince. I'm going to get Clockwork Princess today! I need to see how Jem and Tessa an d Will and Charlotte and Henry continue.
This is the seventh book of Clare's work I have read so far, having read first the Mortal Instruments series (up through the fifth installment). I am so glad I read the Mortal Instruments series first because, although I was lukewarm about Clockwork Angel, I absolutely love Clockwork Prince. It's going to be hard to complete the "dislike" list, so I will make a slight adjustment to the lists's title.
Three Things I Love:
1. Setting = London: I'm an admitted Anglophile and am drawn to any novel set in London, and Victorian London is even better. The soot and dust covered streets and buildings, the hovels and destitute of Whitechapel, the grandeur of the churches and Parliament buildings calls to me through these stories and creates in me a longing to return to London and really explore.
2. Richly constructed characters: I wasn't sure I was going to even like Tessa in Clockwork Angel; however, she has turned into an independent, well-rounded character with integrity and honor despite those who attempt to lure her away or trick her. In contrast, I loved Will Herondale from the first moment he was introduced in Clockwork Angel and he does not disappoint in Clockwork Prince. He's a tortured soul, self-sacrificing and complex, rich in irony and conflict. Equally endearing are Jem (the demon-venom addicted co-protagonist--I can't bring myself to call him a minor character or even a sidekick--who provides a really nice foil for Will, but at the same time refuses to shrink into the shadows) and Charlotte (the independent, no-nonsense mother figure).
3. Plot nuggets: Clare makes excellent use of the plot development of planting seeds that promise to germinate, grow and blossom throughout the Infernal Instruments series. Despite the fact that some of these seem a bit obvious (i.e., ascendancy and demon pox--haha!), I have an inkling that some of the more subtle (and not-so-subtle) plot elements will also take root and flower into amazing creations. Tessa's origins, for example, is intriguing, keeping not only the reader, but the characters guessing. It makes for not only entertaining but fascinating reading. More, please...
Three Things I Loved Less:
1. Will's "trick": I don't want to give too much away, but this "trick" was really obvious. This plot point was frustrating because of being so obvious. That being said, it was also a necessary part of the story, so I don't "dislike" it...I just loved it less.
2. Cecily: I have an icky feeling that Cecily is going to turn out to be an evil character, somewhat akin to Nate. I'm hoping I'm wrong, but her introduction into the story struck me as ominous and her appearance at the end caused my hackles to rise. I'd hate to see Will further tortured...
3. Jessamine: Okay, part of me likes Jessamine and understands where she is coming from. She doesn't want the life her parents ran away from...she wants a "simpler" life...but honestly, she's a dingbat! She doesn't trust, she doesn't think, and she's an entitled, self-righteous brat. She has elements that make her less annoying, too, though, like when she bought Tessa new clothing in Clockwork Angel and when she...no...she's just annoying!
Overall, Clare has won me over with Clockwork Prince. I'm going to get Clockwork Princess today! I need to see how Jem and Tessa an d Will and Charlotte and Henry continue.
okay so most of the time was I okay with Will or Jem ending up with Tessa BUT AFTER THAT ONE SCENE IN THE DRAWING ROOM AM I NOT OKAY WITH THIS DECISION! I absolutely have a favorite and really hope that book 3 is gonna change the “endgame” bcs it just hurts too much.
nevertheless was this book a rollercoaster! it focused more on the found family factor, which I’m totally here for, and the build up to the last book.
I am trapped in this world and do not want it to end..
nevertheless was this book a rollercoaster! it focused more on the found family factor, which I’m totally here for, and the build up to the last book.
I am trapped in this world and do not want it to end..
6⭐️/5!! — ježišky, já tuhle sérii miluju!!! nemůžu si vybrat, která knížka je lepší. willa miluju ještě víc (jestli to vůbec jde). will, jem a tess jsou jak damon, stefan a elena. doporučuju moc moc moc
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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