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readingwonder's review against another edition
5.0
I liked this book, just like the others in the series I couldn't put it down. Recommend for ages 10 up
jeyanlri's review against another edition
4.0
Another great book by John Flanagan, love how the importance of their ships was stressed, especially at the end.
readingthestars's review against another edition
4.0
I was a big fan of the Ranger's Apprentice series when I was younger, and every so often I check up on its various spinoff series just to see what's going on. They're not the most imaginative fantasy books ever (a lot of the countries in the world correspond to real-life countries and cultures), but they're fun and quick adventure reads that have a bit of nostalgia attached to them, so I still enjoy reading them anyway. There's a lot of telling and not showing in this book, with the author mostly just telling us how things happen at a given time, and I believe some of that is due to it being written for a younger audience.
While I did enjoy reading this book, even if it didn't blow me away, I do wonder how long this series will continue. I remember really enjoying the first few books in this series back when I first read them, but a part of that feeling has fizzled out in the latest ones. Maybe I'm just getting older and am a more critical reader now.
While I did enjoy reading this book, even if it didn't blow me away, I do wonder how long this series will continue. I remember really enjoying the first few books in this series back when I first read them, but a part of that feeling has fizzled out in the latest ones. Maybe I'm just getting older and am a more critical reader now.
lfellin83's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
fantasycloak's review against another edition
5.0
Great middle grade/YA adventure that is up to par with the previous works in the series.
As to the lower rated reviews, yes, Return of the Temujai does have some similar elements as its predecessors & apparently that disappointed some readers, but honestly, the characters are warriors and sailors. The books have fighting and sailing and there can only going to be so many singular events (like big rapids or storms or combat or ship repairs) before you are no longer true to the culture & characters. If you enjoyed the forerunners, you'll like this one. If you're expecting something drastically disparate/magical/fantastical/dark but still on the cleaner side, I recommend Brandon Sanderson (to start out, Reckoners for YA, Mistborn & Elantris for adults).
Return of the Temujai has a good mix of sailing, battles/tactical planning, a smattering of humor, and reliance on your team to come up with novel solutions to hardships and complications. As usual with Flanagan, I really appreciate the fluid third person narrator. It centers on the protagonist but also gets us little insight of other characters' view points. Plus I love Kloof! It makes me happy whenever she's featured :)
Content:
Language-- one mild obscenity (d*mn)
Sex/nudity-- none, and zero romance this time around
Violence-- mild/moderate, battles with wounds and death
As to the lower rated reviews, yes, Return of the Temujai does have some similar elements as its predecessors & apparently that disappointed some readers, but honestly, the characters are warriors and sailors. The books have fighting and sailing and there can only going to be so many singular events (like big rapids or storms or combat or ship repairs) before you are no longer true to the culture & characters. If you enjoyed the forerunners, you'll like this one. If you're expecting something drastically disparate/magical/fantastical/dark but still on the cleaner side, I recommend Brandon Sanderson (to start out, Reckoners for YA, Mistborn & Elantris for adults).
Return of the Temujai has a good mix of sailing, battles/tactical planning, a smattering of humor, and reliance on your team to come up with novel solutions to hardships and complications. As usual with Flanagan, I really appreciate the fluid third person narrator. It centers on the protagonist but also gets us little insight of other characters' view points. Plus I love Kloof! It makes me happy whenever she's featured :)
Content:
Language-- one mild obscenity (d*mn)
Sex/nudity-- none, and zero romance this time around
Violence-- mild/moderate, battles with wounds and death
theatticreader02's review against another edition
3.0
The nostalgia of Flanagan’s storytelling is what brings me back each time he releases a new book. His ability to created enjoyable characters and character interactions remains one of my favorites of all time. I love the banter he is able to express in the dialogue of his characters. Overall his dialogue is superb, and perhaps is the most memorable aspect of his writing.
However, at the rate he has been releasing books (one a year for quite a while now), I’ve been afraid the day was quickly approaching when he would run out of ideas and his plots would begin to lack the depth and ingenuity of his older work. I believe that point has finally been reached with the released of Return of the Temujai.
While I think if Flanagan had the ability to extend the time between releases of his books he could construct more compelling plots, I recognize various factors that could be pushing him to release books quickly each year (publishing contracts being the key piece).
In any case, my enjoyment of his characters and writing will keep me reading his stories until he stops writing. I think anyone who has grown up reading his stories might feel the same way.
However, at the rate he has been releasing books (one a year for quite a while now), I’ve been afraid the day was quickly approaching when he would run out of ideas and his plots would begin to lack the depth and ingenuity of his older work. I believe that point has finally been reached with the released of Return of the Temujai.
While I think if Flanagan had the ability to extend the time between releases of his books he could construct more compelling plots, I recognize various factors that could be pushing him to release books quickly each year (publishing contracts being the key piece).
In any case, my enjoyment of his characters and writing will keep me reading his stories until he stops writing. I think anyone who has grown up reading his stories might feel the same way.
sincebeta's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
cindeereadsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
This book has been the best one in the series back to the fast paced action it was a amazing read will read the next one soon. The characters are great as always not a single one is forgotten about all of them have a moment to shine in some way or another. The characters add much to the story even the enemy it adds more nuance and depth to the story. The story is really interesting it starts with the threat of invasion and the characters trying to find out after a battle where they may try next other things happen a kidnapping is done to avoid war the characters fight to get out of the area they are in the ship is destroyed in the process the invasion attempts end looking forward to reading more.
jrkrell's review against another edition
4.0
The Brotherband is sent to fortify an outpost against the Temujai and then to explore up a river, where they get trapped by them.
Really enjoy this adventure series.
Really enjoy this adventure series.
sn00pyk1d's review against another edition
5.0
Another great nail biting adventure for the brotherband. I love John Flanagan's YA novels! Someone, seriously, needs to make them into a series!