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istaisa's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.0
lsloan84's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
court_bee's review against another edition
3.0
Is it okay if I just pretend this was a duology? Because this was going to be an all time fav series, I absolutely ADORED the first two. (Both 5stars)
I think it might be even worse that I was loving 'The God of Lost Words' until about half way through when things were happening that didn't make sense for the plot or the characters. Despite this I was still hopeful that the ending would bring all the chaos together but instead it ended very quickly leaving some plot points and character's stories in a weird place.
I can't bring myself to say that the second half was 'bad' (probably because I love these characters too much for that) as the basis of the idea was perfectly fine but the execution was off; it was somehow both wandering and abrupt in all the wrong places. We danced around some topics for so long that in trying to be so subtle with the details, but repeating the idea, it left them feeling overexplained, while other scenes that could have had a bigger emotional impact were rushed through: I knew the scenes were supposed to make me feel a certain way but I wasn't given the time to feel much of anything before the story was moved along.
Anyway, on a more positive note, Hero and Rami have my heart!
I think it might be even worse that I was loving 'The God of Lost Words' until about half way through when things were happening that didn't make sense for the plot or the characters. Despite this I was still hopeful that the ending would bring all the chaos together but instead it ended very quickly leaving some plot points and character's stories in a weird place.
I can't bring myself to say that the second half was 'bad' (probably because I love these characters too much for that) as the basis of the idea was perfectly fine but the execution was off; it was somehow both wandering and abrupt in all the wrong places. We danced around some topics for so long that in trying to be so subtle with the details, but repeating the idea, it left them feeling overexplained, while other scenes that could have had a bigger emotional impact were rushed through: I knew the scenes were supposed to make me feel a certain way but I wasn't given the time to feel much of anything before the story was moved along.
Anyway, on a more positive note, Hero and Rami have my heart!
juliealmeida's review
4.0
I loved the symbolism in the whole trilogy. Just for that I say it's worth reading. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that the story does lag at a few points. But still worth the read.
sweetsorrows's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars!
this book series ended in a beautifully succinct way. i’ve developed a habit of reading books about books, which is a niche i’m happy to occupy.
the ending was perfectly bittersweet and the acknowledgments were the things that made me cry so that’s where i’m at rn.
great trilogy! i recommend it to anyone whose heart is in the shape of a library.
this book series ended in a beautifully succinct way. i’ve developed a habit of reading books about books, which is a niche i’m happy to occupy.
the ending was perfectly bittersweet and the acknowledgments were the things that made me cry so that’s where i’m at rn.
great trilogy! i recommend it to anyone whose heart is in the shape of a library.
bluesleepy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
djohan's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
slow-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
4.0
leesamudio's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lazy_raven's review against another edition
5.0
This has been the best. Chapter 20 made me cry, it was just so beautiful. If you haven't read this series you are missing a piece of soul.
tribb99's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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
5.0
So many emotions at the end of this. As I finished the book I was in tears. But it also feels like the story finished exactly as it should.
This trilogy is amazing and this book especially takes you on a fantastic journey, though not always down the path that you thought you could see, to the final wonderful chapter. I slowed right down when I realised immediately this was the last chapter and savoured every word. It’s been a long time since I read a final chapter so well worked. (And the book itself is wonderfully woven together….)
Though I am sad this story is at an end, these characters and this story will stay with me. The reader. (That will make more sense once you read this book)
This trilogy is amazing and this book especially takes you on a fantastic journey, though not always down the path that you thought you could see, to the final wonderful chapter. I slowed right down when I realised immediately this was the last chapter and savoured every word. It’s been a long time since I read a final chapter so well worked. (And the book itself is wonderfully woven together….)
Though I am sad this story is at an end, these characters and this story will stay with me. The reader. (That will make more sense once you read this book)