Reviews

Erak's Ransom by John Flanagan

antonia_delarose's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted 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? No

4.25

haleyhumpel's review

adventurous inspiring 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

4.5

justjeanettelee's review

4.0

This is not the first time reading "Erak's Ransom", but it is the first time that I wasn't completely bored by the beginning of the book. I was completely immersed into the book, unlike previous reads and appreciated the world and character development found in the seventh (although technically fifth) instalment of the Ranger's Apprentice. Useful tip (which I once more forgot to do): read this book BEFORE "The Sorcerer in the North", as the finale of this book holds next to no suspense, seeing as we already know the outcome of Will and Co. from the fifth (technically sixth) book in the series.

kellyrenea's review

5.0

Another Ranger’s Apprentice novel. I really love the growth we get to see in the character of Will, but mostly Evelyn! She really enters her role as princess, ambassador, and leader. I also love seeing a softer side of Halt. Who doesn’t love this bearded ranger?!

jol69's review

3.0

Good. But needs to be read between books 4 & 5 to make sense chronologically.

annasbogverden's review against another edition

3.5

Ebog/lydbog

kathydavie's review against another edition

2.0

This is actually #5 in the Ranger's Apprentice fantasy series for middle-grade readers. I do not know what Flanagan is thinking. In Erak's Ransom, Will is still an apprentice who doesn't graduate until the end of the book when the Rangers decide to christen him as Will Treaty. Um...does Flanagan not remember Sorcerer of the North? The story where Will is a full-fledged Ranger on his first assignment? The one where he is introduced as Will Treaty??? Hullo…??

Maybe I have the numbering wrong…1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7…no, "7" definitely comes after "5". Anyone…??? Any ideas???

Having got that bit of snark off my chest, Erak's Ransom is a good story with all sorts of future possibilities. I enjoyed Flanagan's use of the Arab culture to create the country to which the royal delegation travels with the insertions on coffee, the traditional greeting, and their sense of honor. He also demonstrates that there are good and bad in all cultures.

wafflegirl564's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

sumayyaha's review against another edition

4.0

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This one was super interesting, especially since they were in an environment I know a lot better than Celtica. The only downfall was the girl to girl hate that Alyss had for Evanlyn. I honestly think the story could've done without that and it doesn't add anything to Alyss's character for me. I was indifferent towards her before but now I'm leaning more towards dislike.

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Also the ending with the really weird situation where they both kissed Will on the cheek...um what was that? Am I the only one that didn't like that?

easleyma's review

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0