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anacatnascimento's review against another edition
4.0
O final desta saga não podia ser, na minha opinião, de qualquer outra maneira. Doeu um bocadinho? Doeu, mas ainda bem: é sempre assim que sei que desfrutei verdadeiramente de um livro e que, embora não fosse o meu «the end» perfeito, é o «the end» certo.
«The High Lord» segue, essencialmente, Sonea e Akkarin, sempre com uma perninha na vida de Cery e Dannyl. A resolução final da Guilda em relação à Akkarin e às suas acções funciona como peças de dominó a cair, umas atrás das outras: a sentença pode vir a pôr em causa o mundo como se conhece - e o frustrante é que a Guilda não parece perceber isso.
Eventualmente os velhotes lá se dão conta que meteram a pata na poça e têm de remediar a situação - apesar de terem sido avisados que ia, passo a expressão, dar bode.
Gostei muito do facto de o clímax se ter dado na Guilda, onde a vida de Sonea como ela a conhecia acabou, mas deu lugar a um novo caminho, que lhe trouxe mais miséria que felicidade - mas que, a felicidade que trouxe, foi intensa, sentida e precisamente no momento certo.
No momento em que eu estava ler este livro, já sabia que Trudi Canavan tinha decidido dar uma continuação à saga - ou, pelo menos, usar partes dela numa nova trilogia - e escrever uma prequela. Tenho todos lá em casa, mas ainda não tive coragem de lhes pegar.
A história de Sonea é me tão particular que tenho medo de que o vem a seguir acabe por mudar a minha opinião em relação à saga. É mais ou menos como diz Akkarin:
“I watched the first woman I loved die. I dont think I can survive losing the second”.
«The High Lord» segue, essencialmente, Sonea e Akkarin, sempre com uma perninha na vida de Cery e Dannyl. A resolução final da Guilda em relação à Akkarin e às suas acções funciona como peças de dominó a cair, umas atrás das outras: a sentença pode vir a pôr em causa o mundo como se conhece - e o frustrante é que a Guilda não parece perceber isso.
Eventualmente os velhotes lá se dão conta que meteram a pata na poça e têm de remediar a situação - apesar de terem sido avisados que ia, passo a expressão, dar bode.
Gostei muito do facto de o clímax se ter dado na Guilda, onde a vida de Sonea como ela a conhecia acabou, mas deu lugar a um novo caminho, que lhe trouxe mais miséria que felicidade - mas que, a felicidade que trouxe, foi intensa, sentida e precisamente no momento certo.
No momento em que eu estava ler este livro, já sabia que Trudi Canavan tinha decidido dar uma continuação à saga - ou, pelo menos, usar partes dela numa nova trilogia - e escrever uma prequela. Tenho todos lá em casa, mas ainda não tive coragem de lhes pegar.
A história de Sonea é me tão particular que tenho medo de que o vem a seguir acabe por mudar a minha opinião em relação à saga. É mais ou menos como diz Akkarin:
“I watched the first woman I loved die. I dont think I can survive losing the second”.
rachelcdm's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of those books that when you finish it you feel empty. As if you suddenly don't know what to do with the rest of your life because the book is FINISHED!
Gaahhhh! I loved this book so much, I've read it more times than I care to count and yet each time I finish it I react in the exactly same way.
It's the final book in the trilogy so naturally you should read the other two first (Th Magician's Guild and The Novice) and although the other two are great this one just takes everything you thought you knew and flipped it.
Sonea is now the High Lords chosen Novice, the High Lords "favourite." Except she is soon to find that everything she thought she knew about him is far from the truth.
Canavan has created an alternate world where in the absence of technology magic presides, where class systems, politics and hierarchy control every aspect of life and people have to suppress who they really are in order to "fit" in. This provides some interesting plot-points for the book where characters who should in theory know better - let their prejudices get the better of them and therefore make disastrous decisions.
Each character has developed in this book and noticeably. Sonea is no longer the bullied novice and as always tries to keep level-headed in every situation, Rothen is no longer so forgiving and open-minded, Dannyl has gained new confidence all the while trying to hide his new relationship and as for Akkarin...well that's a spolier ;)
Canavan's writing is so fluid, although I've read that some find her writing a little over-descriptive? I loved it but that's just preference.
One of my favourite characters, Ceryni, got more page space this time as well which I LO-O-OVED.
NOTE/SPOILER:
The relationship that develops between Sonea and _______ will rip your heart out and then when you think you're safe stamp on it.
Gaahhhh! I loved this book so much, I've read it more times than I care to count and yet each time I finish it I react in the exactly same way.
It's the final book in the trilogy so naturally you should read the other two first (Th Magician's Guild and The Novice) and although the other two are great this one just takes everything you thought you knew and flipped it.
Sonea is now the High Lords chosen Novice, the High Lords "favourite." Except she is soon to find that everything she thought she knew about him is far from the truth.
Canavan has created an alternate world where in the absence of technology magic presides, where class systems, politics and hierarchy control every aspect of life and people have to suppress who they really are in order to "fit" in. This provides some interesting plot-points for the book where characters who should in theory know better - let their prejudices get the better of them and therefore make disastrous decisions.
Each character has developed in this book and noticeably. Sonea is no longer the bullied novice and as always tries to keep level-headed in every situation, Rothen is no longer so forgiving and open-minded, Dannyl has gained new confidence all the while trying to hide his new relationship and as for Akkarin...well that's a spolier ;)
Canavan's writing is so fluid, although I've read that some find her writing a little over-descriptive? I loved it but that's just preference.
One of my favourite characters, Ceryni, got more page space this time as well which I LO-O-OVED.
NOTE/SPOILER:
The relationship that develops between Sonea and _______ will rip your heart out and then when you think you're safe stamp on it.
liandrin's review against another edition
5.0
This was the first ever fantasy series I read when I was a kid and it holds such a special place in my heart.
I love watching Sonea grow through the series and how she matures and learns to love and trust and above all, hold true to her convictions. This is easily my favorite of the series and everything comes to a head in such a satisfying way. So much heart break, love and hope.
I love watching Sonea grow through the series and how she matures and learns to love and trust and above all, hold true to her convictions. This is easily my favorite of the series and everything comes to a head in such a satisfying way. So much heart break, love and hope.
aghostinnalibrary's review against another edition
3.0
Good but the age gap freaked me out like isnt this technically pedophilia, I was not expecting it and for you to have some reference I was 9 when I read it it really should have some warnings.... but it was otherwise great book and series.
justmalea_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
dieses buch hat mich zerstört. erst langatmig, jetzt sitze ich hier mit broken heart danke :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and War
pawlonardo's review against another edition
3.0
3,5
Nawet niezła i jestem w ogromnym szoku. Sama pierwsza część nawet by zasługiwała na 4 gwiazdki i sam nie wierzę, że to piszę.
Sama książka ma motyw nadrzędny i radzi sobie z nim nieźle. Miejscami nawet zdarzają się okruchy literackości.
Jak to bywa w trylogiach dziwne i niepotrzebne decyzje z pierwszej części ciągną się przez resztę serii, więc jest jak jest. W sumie trochę na plus, że Canavan przez całą serię daje czytelnikowi to samo w remiksie. Jak ktoś to lubi to dostaje dokładnie to na co się pisał od pierwszego tomu.
Też mam wrażenie, że autorka stała się o wiele wprawniejsza w sztuce i poprawiła to co się dało, a resztę konsekwentnie uznała za celowy wybór autora.
Nawet niezła i jestem w ogromnym szoku. Sama pierwsza część nawet by zasługiwała na 4 gwiazdki i sam nie wierzę, że to piszę.
Sama książka ma motyw nadrzędny i radzi sobie z nim nieźle. Miejscami nawet zdarzają się okruchy literackości.
Jak to bywa w trylogiach dziwne i niepotrzebne decyzje z pierwszej części ciągną się przez resztę serii, więc jest jak jest. W sumie trochę na plus, że Canavan przez całą serię daje czytelnikowi to samo w remiksie. Jak ktoś to lubi to dostaje dokładnie to na co się pisał od pierwszego tomu.
Też mam wrażenie, że autorka stała się o wiele wprawniejsza w sztuce i poprawiła to co się dało, a resztę konsekwentnie uznała za celowy wybór autora.
lauraeliza23's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
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
4.5
gemgem1101's review against another edition
5.0
The emotions that I endured throughout this book…what a rollercoaster.
I was very sad & disappointed with the death of Akkarin, as he and Sonea were supposed to land up together! After everything they had endured. And now she is pregnant, when they found time to “do” anything astounds me.
Only from half way through the book did I become fond of Akkarin’s character, only for him to die at the end :/
I understand that his death adds a realistic touch to the story considering it was about the Ichani Invasion & the mass casualties, of which neither he or his best friend Lorlen were spared.
The character development throughout this trilogy was amazing & I became invested in the outcome of each character. I am happy that Sonea advanced into the Healing Speciality, in order to give back to her roots.
I wonder if Sonea will land up with Dorrien??
I was engrossed from the very beginning & I am very excited for the next book!
5/5 ⭐️
I was very sad & disappointed with the death of Akkarin, as he and Sonea were supposed to land up together! After everything they had endured. And now she is pregnant, when they found time to “do” anything astounds me.
Only from half way through the book did I become fond of Akkarin’s character, only for him to die at the end :/
I understand that his death adds a realistic touch to the story considering it was about the Ichani Invasion & the mass casualties, of which neither he or his best friend Lorlen were spared.
The character development throughout this trilogy was amazing & I became invested in the outcome of each character. I am happy that Sonea advanced into the Healing Speciality, in order to give back to her roots.
I wonder if Sonea will land up with Dorrien??
I was engrossed from the very beginning & I am very excited for the next book!
5/5 ⭐️
marmarci's review against another edition
4.0
Sin duda el que más me ha gustado de los tres. Todas las tramas me han parecido interesantes, ya que por fin se mete de lleno en temática principalmente mágica. Me ha gustado mucho la magia de esta trilogía, así que lo he agradecido mucho. También me han gustado los giros de la trama y los nuevos escenarios.
Sin embargo, una flaqueza que le veo a la trilogía, es el hecho de hacer aparecer con mucho peso a personajes en un libro, para aparecer sólo de pasada y de forma poco natural y breve en el resto. Me ha parecido entre conveniente y forzado el uso de algunos personajes como antagonistas principales de cada libro, con un peso considerable, para luego desvanecerse en el aire como si no existieran hasta una breve mención o una aparición casual que parece más un cameo. No me ha parecido natural al leerlo, así que para mí es eso, una flaqueza.
Las relaciones de amistad o cariño me han cuajado mucho más que las románticas, que por desgracia, no me han dicho nada (lo cual luego tiene importancia en cuanto al desarrollo final de la trama)
Para mí, los puntos fuertes de estos libros son los entresijos de personajes, pasadizos, engaños, y uso de la magia de forma inteligente y cambiante (sobre todo esto). Sigo adorando a Rothen, Dannyl y Lorlen, mis tres magos favoritos, a Cery, y al personaje del Gran Lord (del que tenía ciertas teorías que se han cumplido, y en consecuencia ha pasado a gustarme muchísimo más. Me parece un personaje muy interesante) Sonea sigue sin acabar de gustarme del todo, hay algo de ella con lo que choco.
En general, una trilogía muy entretenida, aunque como decía, el libro que más he disfrutado, con diferencia, es este tercero.
Sin embargo, una flaqueza que le veo a la trilogía, es el hecho de hacer aparecer con mucho peso a personajes en un libro, para aparecer sólo de pasada y de forma poco natural y breve en el resto. Me ha parecido entre conveniente y forzado el uso de algunos personajes como antagonistas principales de cada libro, con un peso considerable, para luego desvanecerse en el aire como si no existieran hasta una breve mención o una aparición casual que parece más un cameo. No me ha parecido natural al leerlo, así que para mí es eso, una flaqueza.
Las relaciones de amistad o cariño me han cuajado mucho más que las románticas, que por desgracia, no me han dicho nada (lo cual luego tiene importancia en cuanto al desarrollo final de la trama)
Para mí, los puntos fuertes de estos libros son los entresijos de personajes, pasadizos, engaños, y uso de la magia de forma inteligente y cambiante (sobre todo esto). Sigo adorando a Rothen, Dannyl y Lorlen, mis tres magos favoritos, a Cery, y al personaje del Gran Lord (del que tenía ciertas teorías que se han cumplido, y en consecuencia ha pasado a gustarme muchísimo más. Me parece un personaje muy interesante) Sonea sigue sin acabar de gustarme del todo, hay algo de ella con lo que choco.
En general, una trilogía muy entretenida, aunque como decía, el libro que más he disfrutado, con diferencia, es este tercero.