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A review by geno
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik
adventurous
dark
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
3.75
"Una Educacion Mortal" cuenta con una premisa básica del género de "escuelas mágicas": hay algo terrible en el colegio que pone en peligro al alumnado. La particularidad del caso es que esta vez es la escuela en sí, habitada por criaturas horribles y repleta de recovecos ideales para propiciar a conciencia situaciones de peligro.
En este contexto, El - nuestra protagonista- nos va mostrando un mundo cuyo sistema de magia exige que por cada acción haya un precio, lo cual le suma peso a las decisiones que van a ir tomando los personajes.
A mi entender, uno de sus puntos fuertes es no arancar en el primer año, no necesitamos crecer en este mundo, porque lo importante es salir.
La otra parte interesante son las amistades y alianzas que se van creando, ver un grupo de amigas buscando formas de sobrevivir en lugar de pelear por el amor de un chico se siente mucho más novedoso de lo que debería.
En general, para ser parte de un género extremadamente explotado, es un libro que rompe con estereotipos, presenta vueltas de tuerca interesantes y nos deja con ganas de saber más. Es una lectura rápida y entretenida ideal para los que disfrutamos del rubro fantástico.
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The book takes place in a magical school that is actively trying to kill its students. It's a nice take in the magical school setting that normally would rely in the mentor and learning process to explain us the world.
The world building it’s incredibly and very atmospheric. It give us as readers the sense of how stressful this school really is. To complement it, the magic system is quite interesting, there is different types of magic and there is always a price to pay.
Regarding the characters there is a mix bag, some of them are well developed but others show up in the end when thee is no time to present their abilities correctly. That being said, some friendship dynamics where great -specially between females- and I hope to see more in the upcoming book.
The writing style was a surprise, we are in El's head and while she is sarcastic and chaotic, she also makes for a very enjoyable POV.
In the end I was waiting more bloodshed and deaths but it was such an entertaining story that I will give it a pass. It's a fast paced read that leans heavily in world building so if that's not your cup of tea maybe be this one won't be for you.
En este contexto, El - nuestra protagonista- nos va mostrando un mundo cuyo sistema de magia exige que por cada acción haya un precio, lo cual le suma peso a las decisiones que van a ir tomando los personajes.
A mi entender, uno de sus puntos fuertes es no arancar en el primer año, no necesitamos crecer en este mundo, porque lo importante es salir.
La otra parte interesante son las amistades y alianzas que se van creando, ver un grupo de amigas buscando formas de sobrevivir en lugar de pelear por el amor de un chico se siente mucho más novedoso de lo que debería.
En general, para ser parte de un género extremadamente explotado, es un libro que rompe con estereotipos, presenta vueltas de tuerca interesantes y nos deja con ganas de saber más. Es una lectura rápida y entretenida ideal para los que disfrutamos del rubro fantástico.
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The book takes place in a magical school that is actively trying to kill its students. It's a nice take in the magical school setting that normally would rely in the mentor and learning process to explain us the world.
The world building it’s incredibly and very atmospheric. It give us as readers the sense of how stressful this school really is. To complement it, the magic system is quite interesting, there is different types of magic and there is always a price to pay.
Regarding the characters there is a mix bag, some of them are well developed but others show up in the end when thee is no time to present their abilities correctly. That being said, some friendship dynamics where great -specially between females- and I hope to see more in the upcoming book.
The writing style was a surprise, we are in El's head and while she is sarcastic and chaotic, she also makes for a very enjoyable POV.
In the end I was waiting more bloodshed and deaths but it was such an entertaining story that I will give it a pass. It's a fast paced read that leans heavily in world building so if that's not your cup of tea maybe be this one won't be for you.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Murder, and Racism