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A review by theatticreader02
Return of the Temujai by John Flanagan
3.0
The nostalgia of Flanagan’s storytelling is what brings me back each time he releases a new book. His ability to created enjoyable characters and character interactions remains one of my favorites of all time. I love the banter he is able to express in the dialogue of his characters. Overall his dialogue is superb, and perhaps is the most memorable aspect of his writing.
However, at the rate he has been releasing books (one a year for quite a while now), I’ve been afraid the day was quickly approaching when he would run out of ideas and his plots would begin to lack the depth and ingenuity of his older work. I believe that point has finally been reached with the released of Return of the Temujai.
While I think if Flanagan had the ability to extend the time between releases of his books he could construct more compelling plots, I recognize various factors that could be pushing him to release books quickly each year (publishing contracts being the key piece).
In any case, my enjoyment of his characters and writing will keep me reading his stories until he stops writing. I think anyone who has grown up reading his stories might feel the same way.
However, at the rate he has been releasing books (one a year for quite a while now), I’ve been afraid the day was quickly approaching when he would run out of ideas and his plots would begin to lack the depth and ingenuity of his older work. I believe that point has finally been reached with the released of Return of the Temujai.
While I think if Flanagan had the ability to extend the time between releases of his books he could construct more compelling plots, I recognize various factors that could be pushing him to release books quickly each year (publishing contracts being the key piece).
In any case, my enjoyment of his characters and writing will keep me reading his stories until he stops writing. I think anyone who has grown up reading his stories might feel the same way.