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kalcunha's review against another edition
2.0
The only reason I finished this was because I liked Barnaby Edwards voice.
lukef021's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I read this in 4 hours on the bus... The concept of Grimsby is fun, and the breakdown of the family was well written. Again, JUSTICE FOR HESTER SHAW!
jennifermreads's review against another edition
2.0
The ending of this one just infuriates me. I could live with the “sixteen years later.” And, the goofy-and-creative names, and the still-incredible world-building is the things that keep me reading. But the ending? When Hester yells at Wren ? Really?! What mother says that to her daughter?!
Will I finish the series? Well, yes. When I’ve already invested this amount of time in it, I may as well see how it ends. And, I really do want to read the stories of Anna Fang that were recently published. So … on to book four.
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“I wish you’d never been born!”Will I finish the series? Well, yes. When I’ve already invested this amount of time in it, I may as well see how it ends. And, I really do want to read the stories of Anna Fang that were recently published. So … on to book four.
dang702's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
justjoel's review against another edition
3.0
This was another struggle to rate (it was slightly better than "okay," but I'm not sure my feelings toward it actually extend so far as to say I liked it).
While I enjoyed the return of previous characters and how stories began tying together, I also felt that, once again, the author indulges in character assassination for the sake of his plots. The plots, however, are nice and twisty, which is the only thing keeping this from being an absolute clusterfuck of a series, but I absolutely hate how characters suddenly act against their previously established character with no legitimate explanation as to what changed.
I'm moving on to the last book in the series, but honestly not sure if I'll read anything else from the author after this.
3 out of 5 stars.
While I enjoyed the return of previous characters and how stories began tying together, I also felt that, once again, the author indulges in character assassination for the sake of his plots. The plots, however, are nice and twisty, which is the only thing keeping this from being an absolute clusterfuck of a series, but I absolutely hate how characters suddenly act against their previously established character with no legitimate explanation as to what changed.
I'm moving on to the last book in the series, but honestly not sure if I'll read anything else from the author after this.
3 out of 5 stars.
stuckonamber's review against another edition
3.0
Third book in the Mortal Engines series, Infernal Devices moves the story forward several years. Tom and Hester have a daughter, who longs for adventures like her parents had. The arrival of the Lost Boys at Anchorage gives her the opportunity, but all does not go as planned. Ending up a slave in a floating city, she finds herself in the middle of the war as both sides seek a book that may hold the key to ending the conflict. It was a fast paced, action filled book, but felt slight in terms of plot and believability.
robbie's review against another edition
The time jump was a surprise I wasn't ready for, and I didn't really care about the new characters. Maybe I'll try it again some other time.
magnetgrrl's review against another edition
4.0
I don't know how it's possible but this series is really growing on me, and the books keep improving as the series goes on. Usually I find books about the children of main characters insufferably annoying, but this one surprised me. And true to the form of the past books, so did the characters. I don't want to spoil anyone's read but I have to say that my favorite thing about this author and this series is that the characters often do things I don't expect, but more than that, neither do they do the opposite of what I expect. They usually do something completely askew that is foolish and bizarre, but realistic, totally in line with their established character, and utterly... human. That being said, from where things left off in this third installment, I can't wait to read the next (last?) book in the Hungry City chronicles now.
jelbertie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5