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wyrmbergmalcolm's review against another edition
3.0
The first book of the prequel trilogy chronicling the adventures of Twig's father, Quint.
Based largely on the floating city of Sanctaphrax, this story took a long time to get going with a lot of vague mystery and general goings on taking up much of the book.
Once the plot actually got going, the story flowed just fine with some interesting developments.
I read this to my son and he enjoyed it.
Based largely on the floating city of Sanctaphrax, this story took a long time to get going with a lot of vague mystery and general goings on taking up much of the book.
Once the plot actually got going, the story flowed just fine with some interesting developments.
I read this to my son and he enjoyed it.
actualresultsmayvary's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I am very clearly above the target age group for these books but they still retain their charm.
The writing style is a little simple but I do actually really enjoy the illustrations, I think they really add to my ability to imagine what's going on. And I always like when books start out with maps!
The world is clearly vast, unique, interesting and a look forward to seeing how the rest of the world expands in the other books and sagas.
The Gloamglozer genuinely freaked me out and I didn't like that it is still out there and could reappear at any point in future books!
I thought the plot was well threaded together and, although almost all the revealing was done in one chapter, the scene setting and information given early in the book felt very relevant to the later book.
The morality was a bit heavy handed with the sky scholars a bit unrealistically villainous but it is a children's book and Linius was actually quite morally grey.
Overall, I enjoyed it, although the thought of reading all ten of the other books does feel a little daunting and I'm not sure I it will be worth it.
leherb's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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
landscapesofink's review
5.0
No idea why I only rated this 3 stars on my last review! Because this was just as amazing as I remember! It was amazing being transported back to the land of the Edge, Sanctaphrax and everything that entails. I love the fantasy in it: the different creatures, professions and ways of life. And the little pictures throughout really helped my imagination, rather than hinder it. I read it really quickly. Once I started, I basically couldn't put it down. 45% in the first sitting, and the remainder in the second. It was crazy! No regrets though. This was just awesome.
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No romance, which was awesome!nini_f's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a really fun read. The descriptions of the world and the sky towers are fab. I found the characters to be well written and you soon find yourself rooting for Quint. I will be reading more in the series and I am keen to see what the future holds for the young heros.
rivensbane's review against another edition
3.0
Rating it 3.5* for now. Still trying to figure out a rating system smh - was supposed to be done with that by the end of 2018, but here we are!
RTC!
Two more books left in the Quint trilogy and then I'll be able to read one of my childhood favourites - Beyond the Deepwoods. Can't wait!
kingsamong's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? No
5.0