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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loved this may of weaving mythology into a story, can't wait to pick up the next book in the series! I found myself invested and curious in all the characters and eager for more.
I was very excited to find this book in the library because I had no idea Card was writing a new one. I have loved Card since I first was given Ender's Game while in Junior high. Now I'm 26 and still love his writing. The Lost Gate was a good book. I wouldn't rant and rave about it, but it was good and kept me entertained. It's very important to me when I read that I like the main character, and Danny didn't pull me in that much until closer to the end. I still would recommend this to friends though, because it was a totally new idea for YA science fiction/fantasy that I haven't read anything remotely like. (Unlike the million vampire books lately!)
This book sets of with a tremendous premise. The author builds an interesting magic system and world.
Here stumbles on the delivery: inconsistent characters, dialogue that drags on, and the ending was rushed.
I still was intrigued through the end, but I stayed more for the interesting world than the characters or story.
Here stumbles on the delivery: inconsistent characters, dialogue that drags on, and the ending was rushed.
I still was intrigued through the end, but I stayed more for the interesting world than the characters or story.
Really enjoyed the world OSC created here. Would rate 5*, but there are too many oddly placed sexual references about the main character while he is young. I still suggest most anyone to read this series, breeze over those without letting it ruin the book for you, because the rest of this story/world/etc. is an engaging read.
"The Lost Gate" by Orson Scott Card, a book I had the privilege of reading once before and even own a proudly displayed signed copy, was enjoyable revisit. I realized I had never read the third book in the trilogy, and I decided to experience the entire story anew, as my memory of everything was somewhat hazy. The novel's charm lies not only in its well-constructed system of magic but also in its engaging characters. Card's writing style and his intricate magic system carry a sense of familiarity, reminiscent of his Pathfinder series. However, "The Lost Gate" stands strong in its own right, telling a unique tale within distinct settings.
While the writing style may bear similarities to Card's other works, "The Lost Gate" successfully stands apart, carving its own path through unique settings and engaging storytelling. As I look forward to the subsequent books in the series, I am excited to uncover the additional layers that Card has teased. This book serves as a testament to Card's ability to create imaginative worlds and deliver captivating narratives that keep readers eager for more.
While the writing style may bear similarities to Card's other works, "The Lost Gate" successfully stands apart, carving its own path through unique settings and engaging storytelling. As I look forward to the subsequent books in the series, I am excited to uncover the additional layers that Card has teased. This book serves as a testament to Card's ability to create imaginative worlds and deliver captivating narratives that keep readers eager for more.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
Was something new compared to my usual reads, but I don't regret picking up the book.
I disliked the dialogue, it felt really unnatural to me. I wasn't a huge fan of any of the characters either. I DID like how the plot progressed somewhat and the ending was good. But I don't think I'll be coming back for more.
Lost Gate had a strong start, but the longer it went, the weaker it got. The main character never really was in any danger or met an obstacle that truly challenged him, despite the fact that he was only 12 to begin with (16 by the end). The intervening 4 years didn't really show him growing or changing at all. He has a magical power that is forbidden by his society, so he is constantly in fear of being killed, except that everyone he meets wants to help him and protect him. No one tries to control him or trap him, and the nature of his power is such that he could escape such traps easily anyway, so it's all moot. Makes for a boring main character and story if there's no struggle.
The secondary story interested me even less. It was full of palace intrigue, my least favorite genre, but it read more like a chess match than a novel. The royal characters were all paper-thin and coldly written. I didn't care about any of them, and even didn't have any emotional impact.
When the two threads of narrative came together, nothing was explained. Everything happened internally, within the two main men, like a spiritual battle. Reading this battle, I felt a similar confusion, tension, frustration that I did when (oh so long ago) I read Stephen King's IT. The end of that book described a similar battle between the main kid and the giant spider demon in which they each were fighting while biting the other's tongue. I could never quite get my head around what was going on in either of these fights, but we all know how it turns out.
So overall I was disappointed after such a promising start. If you would like to read about gods still alive in the modern world, find [b:American Gods|30165203|American Gods|Neil Gaiman|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1462924585s/30165203.jpg|1970226]. I feel like I read another book with a similar theme too, but it escapes me at the moment.
The secondary story interested me even less. It was full of palace intrigue, my least favorite genre, but it read more like a chess match than a novel. The royal characters were all paper-thin and coldly written. I didn't care about any of them, and even
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the death of the baby OathWhen the two threads of narrative came together, nothing was explained. Everything happened internally, within the two main men, like a spiritual battle. Reading this battle, I felt a similar confusion, tension, frustration that I did when (oh so long ago) I read Stephen King's IT. The end of that book described a similar battle between the main kid and the giant spider demon in which they each were fighting while biting the other's tongue. I could never quite get my head around what was going on in either of these fights, but we all know how it turns out.
So overall I was disappointed after such a promising start. If you would like to read about gods still alive in the modern world, find [b:American Gods|30165203|American Gods|Neil Gaiman|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1462924585s/30165203.jpg|1970226]. I feel like I read another book with a similar theme too, but it escapes me at the moment.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-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:
N/A