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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
One of my favorite fantasy series! The characters, species, detailed scenes and the plot come nicely together for a perfectly build world were nothing is lacking! Of course there are differences between the actual show and the book series. A major difference is the POV of the MC, which is Naia in the novel but Rian in the show. I think going with him as the MC did make much more sense since his POV is far more tense and critical than Naia's but this doesnt mean that her view is boring, it just takes longer for her to achieve intensity, which really builds up at the end of the novel and then rather quickly dissolves. Since i was already familiar with the movie and the show, i had no problems getting into the story and was able to understand the characters easily but for non familiar readers this book might be a bit confusing, it could have unnecessary lenghts or not enough action but since it is the first book in the series it is a build up for the next books to come!
adventurous
dark
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
Loved this deeper dive into a favorite world of mine. Even though this is a prequel and we know how it ends for the gelflings, there was still enough surprise and tension to make this an interesting read.
Really interesting further information and story of the world of the dark crystal. Yes, I love that movie and world so it taints my rating. If you didn't watch and love the movie this book would likely not be for you.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5 *
I read this as part of a reading challenge. The prompt was to read a book with a beaked animal on the cover, so this was the one I chose.
This book was published before the Netflix series "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance", but is based on the stories and events in this book, and others in the series.
As I have already seen the Netflix series, I already know the background storyline. Also, as I have already seen the film "The Dark Crystal" from which all these spin-offs are based, I know the world and the storyline well.
As a hardcore fan of the original film, the Netflix series and "The Creation Myths" books, I am naturally bias towards this book and the rest in its series, so reviewing this will be a challenge!
To start with, it helps to already have a basic knowledge of the world (Thra), it's politics, geography and ecology as this isn't greatly elaborated on within the book. There is an index and appendix to help you out which is appreciated. It is also important to know that this story takes place some time (decades perhaps?) before the events of the original film.
The story focuses on a Gelfling 'princess' called Naia who hears word that her twin brother Gurjin has gone missing from the Crystal Castle where he is employed as a guard. You see things mostly from her perspective which is really interesting, as she has grown up within the boarders of her mothers' realm, her mother being the Maudra (Queen). Naia's knowledge of the world outside of these boarders is gained from messages her brother sends home, her mother, and the messengers from the other realms and clans around Thra.
As she leaves to find more information of Gurjin's whereabouts, you see the world around her as she sees it as it opens up around her, and what she thinks of the other clans and wildlife she encounters.
The story doesn't focus on much outside of Naia's travels and experiences which does help with trying to understand her and how she tries to understand what is around her. There is a bigger problem than why her brother has vanished, but he is also the one who can answer why he had to leave in the first place...
I read this as part of a reading challenge. The prompt was to read a book with a beaked animal on the cover, so this was the one I chose.
This book was published before the Netflix series "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance", but is based on the stories and events in this book, and others in the series.
As I have already seen the Netflix series, I already know the background storyline. Also, as I have already seen the film "The Dark Crystal" from which all these spin-offs are based, I know the world and the storyline well.
As a hardcore fan of the original film, the Netflix series and "The Creation Myths" books, I am naturally bias towards this book and the rest in its series, so reviewing this will be a challenge!
To start with, it helps to already have a basic knowledge of the world (Thra), it's politics, geography and ecology as this isn't greatly elaborated on within the book. There is an index and appendix to help you out which is appreciated. It is also important to know that this story takes place some time (decades perhaps?) before the events of the original film.
The story focuses on a Gelfling 'princess' called Naia who hears word that her twin brother Gurjin has gone missing from the Crystal Castle where he is employed as a guard. You see things mostly from her perspective which is really interesting, as she has grown up within the boarders of her mothers' realm, her mother being the Maudra (Queen). Naia's knowledge of the world outside of these boarders is gained from messages her brother sends home, her mother, and the messengers from the other realms and clans around Thra.
As she leaves to find more information of Gurjin's whereabouts, you see the world around her as she sees it as it opens up around her, and what she thinks of the other clans and wildlife she encounters.
The story doesn't focus on much outside of Naia's travels and experiences which does help with trying to understand her and how she tries to understand what is around her. There is a bigger problem than why her brother has vanished, but he is also the one who can answer why he had to leave in the first place...
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
3.5 stars
Loved the writing style and the main character, Naia, but I was also pretty confused the entire time I was reading this, because the plot of this book deviates from the plot of the show. It's a little disappointing.
Loved the writing style and the main character, Naia, but I was also pretty confused the entire time I was reading this, because the plot of this book deviates from the plot of the show. It's a little disappointing.
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
A marvelous romp through a world familiar and yet new and interesting. A lovely echo of the movie, with new intriguing aspects and a charming story.