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protoman21's review against another edition
3.0
I agree with the other reviewers on this one. It was pleasantly different, but that didn't completely save it from feeling a bit like we were still treading water (bad pun). The world we are exploring is interesting, but not as captivating as the Harry Potter world, for instance. I'll stick it out to the end though, because I do want to know what's going to happen.
breana_judith's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lesleymac18's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
embereye's review against another edition
3.0
Continuing the Keys to the Kingdom series, this one was a little less solid feeling than the previous stories. I still loved a lot of the ideas and imagery and the setting created, but it felt less fully formed if that makes sense.
satnavsquirrel's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
4.25
gibs144's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
charlmax's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
nic_ryan's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
What a delightful experience.
This is where my knowledge of the books tends to wane, there parts of this I didn't remember in any fashion. And since it is a Keys to the Kingdom book it gets five stars from me. I'll review the whole series in the Lord Sunday review. Spoilers for the whole book beware.
This is where my knowledge of the books tends to wane, there parts of this I didn't remember in any fashion. And since it is a Keys to the Kingdom book it gets five stars from me. I'll review the whole series in the Lord Sunday review. Spoilers for the whole book beware.
As a part of the series
Drowned Wednesday is an interesting part of the series, as it is somewhat self-contained as all the stories are, as the premise sort of prevents overly complex interactions from throughout the house and the "trustee's". However this does present some interesting intrigue and world-building, that supports the whole story. Establishing Superior Saturday as a primary antagonist, and Lord Sunday as the effective ruler of everything, but they have "higher" matters to deal with.
The changes to the lower house, and the far reaches are especially significant here and it's interesting to see that the changes made in the previous book have visible repercussions here. I think an interesting turning point here is that this where Arthur can no longer deny that he has to deal with this if he even wants a chance at living any semblance of a normal life.
But, due to the standalone nature of the book, and the self-contained nature of the Border Sea, that's all I feel I have to say about this book as it is.
The changes to the lower house, and the far reaches are especially significant here and it's interesting to see that the changes made in the previous book have visible repercussions here. I think an interesting turning point here is that this where Arthur can no longer deny that he has to deal with this if he even wants a chance at living any semblance of a normal life.
But, due to the standalone nature of the book, and the self-contained nature of the Border Sea, that's all I feel I have to say about this book as it is.
As a standalone book
What a fun book, I am a sucker for naval themes, and set-dressing. And seeing "Sorcery Navigatiors" and the mysterious border sea, is absolutely delightful.
Also seeing the Tragedy of Drowned Wednesday, is a very nice pivot from Mister Monday and Grim Tuesday, where they felt like relatively straight forward villain's. Lady Wednesday, showed regret and growth. And all her appearances where very funny, and intense.
This book also had so many delightful characters, from The Raised Rats, to crew of the Moth, and Wednesday's Dawn, it was quite delightful to see all of the interactions of the characters.
This world is so intensely fun, and imaginative, I can't get the world building out of my head.
I do have some criticisms. There is a relative lack of character development, and Arthur tends to lack a lot of agency in the plot. But to me those are less criticisms and more expectations of something it isn't. The character development exists on the longer term of the series, and each "episode" of this series is a fun imaginative adventure.
I will be interested to do a review once I have finished the series.
Also seeing the Tragedy of Drowned Wednesday, is a very nice pivot from Mister Monday and Grim Tuesday, where they felt like relatively straight forward villain's. Lady Wednesday, showed regret and growth. And all her appearances where very funny, and intense.
This book also had so many delightful characters, from The Raised Rats, to crew of the Moth, and Wednesday's Dawn, it was quite delightful to see all of the interactions of the characters.
This world is so intensely fun, and imaginative, I can't get the world building out of my head.
I do have some criticisms. There is a relative lack of character development, and Arthur tends to lack a lot of agency in the plot. But to me those are less criticisms and more expectations of something it isn't. The character development exists on the longer term of the series, and each "episode" of this series is a fun imaginative adventure.
I will be interested to do a review once I have finished the series.