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A review by readerinthedale
Black Powder War by Naomi Novik
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Temeraire and crew are headed home, over land instead of sea. This installment continues to add other dragon societies to the mix. We encounter a band of ferals, the dragons serving the Turkish empire, and the dragons of Germany. There are also dragon eggs to transport which adds a new level of interest.
Maybe not my favorite book of the series. I am most interested in the relationship between Laurence and Temeraire, and while it is ever-present, this book has a lot to distract from it. There is a lot going on and a sense of exhaustion that detracts a little from the fun. I was especially not a fan of the last part of the novel, which is set in Germany. Lots of boring war talk, and moving around without clear purpose. But the end of the novel looks forward to a potentially more enjoyable book 4.Also poor Granby, it is a shame to lose him from Temeraire’s crew especially when his new dragon Iskierka is not my favorite vy any means. T•T
Maybe not my favorite book of the series. I am most interested in the relationship between Laurence and Temeraire, and while it is ever-present, this book has a lot to distract from it. There is a lot going on and a sense of exhaustion that detracts a little from the fun. I was especially not a fan of the last part of the novel, which is set in Germany. Lots of boring war talk, and moving around without clear purpose. But the end of the novel looks forward to a potentially more enjoyable book 4.