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A review by jenabrownwrites
The Earth Dwellers by David Estes
5.0
FANTASTIC ENDING!
Oh, I am so sad to see these characters go! I couldn't put this book down. The action between all the various dynamics was incredible. There were so many unpredictable turns and twists it was a fast paced read, for sure!
All the dynamics that I loved in the previous books were again present. The various plot lines being woven together, the commentary on social inequality, women's roles in society, the role of power in the world. They are the underlying pulse of the story, but aren't told or made obnoxiously obvious. They are powerful and subtle. I cannot comment enough on how I love the way he merges the difference aspects of not just the plot, but the characters themselves so that there is a constant tension when you're reading.
This book felt more emotional than the others. As the final book, there was also finality in many pieces of the story. It didn't feel forced or unnecessary, just the end.
I have always liked the powerful women in these books, and how Tawni develops into her own. However, in this book we are introduced to another character, and she walks us through just another aspect of how dynamic people are. She is seen as strong and broken at the same time, and because of this inconsistency she becomes untrustworthy. I thought that was a very interesting look at how we perceive others and how that impacts our assumptions towards them.
I will read more of this author in the future.
Oh, I am so sad to see these characters go! I couldn't put this book down. The action between all the various dynamics was incredible. There were so many unpredictable turns and twists it was a fast paced read, for sure!
All the dynamics that I loved in the previous books were again present. The various plot lines being woven together, the commentary on social inequality, women's roles in society, the role of power in the world. They are the underlying pulse of the story, but aren't told or made obnoxiously obvious. They are powerful and subtle. I cannot comment enough on how I love the way he merges the difference aspects of not just the plot, but the characters themselves so that there is a constant tension when you're reading.
This book felt more emotional than the others. As the final book, there was also finality in many pieces of the story. It didn't feel forced or unnecessary, just the end.
I have always liked the powerful women in these books, and how Tawni develops into her own. However, in this book we are introduced to another character, and she walks us through just another aspect of how dynamic people are. She is seen as strong and broken at the same time, and because of this inconsistency she becomes untrustworthy. I thought that was a very interesting look at how we perceive others and how that impacts our assumptions towards them.
I will read more of this author in the future.