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proudtobeabookaholic's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
4.0
Tom thinks his old home town London is totally ruined and that noone can live there any more, but he and his daughter Wren discover that's not the case. At the same time the war continues, but maybe they can find a solution in London.
It's been a long time since I read the three previous books in the series, so I have to confess that I've forgotten a lot and it took me some time to get into the story. I had totally forgotten about Tom and Hester having a daughter, but here she's all grown up and play a big part in the events that follow.
I believe I liked the first book best (although I've graded all the same). It's also the book I remember most, probably because I've watched the movie too. "A Darkling Plain" would have gotten a lower grade if it weren't for the narrator Barnaby Edwards (a pleasure listening to) and the fact that I still enjoy the steampunk world. At least I can now cross this series off my list!
It's been a long time since I read the three previous books in the series, so I have to confess that I've forgotten a lot and it took me some time to get into the story. I had totally forgotten about Tom and Hester having a daughter, but here she's all grown up and play a big part in the events that follow.
I believe I liked the first book best (although I've graded all the same). It's also the book I remember most, probably because I've watched the movie too. "A Darkling Plain" would have gotten a lower grade if it weren't for the narrator Barnaby Edwards (a pleasure listening to) and the fact that I still enjoy the steampunk world. At least I can now cross this series off my list!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Gun violence, Terminal illness, Violence, War, Medical trauma, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Slavery
333anna333's review against another edition
challenging
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
I only liked the ending. This book was boring, drawn out, and had such static characters I found I was hoping the villain would succeed throughout the novel. The only characters I liked were shrike and fishcake. If you want to hate read a book I’d choose this one. I will admit the ending was everything I could have hope for from this book and was executed well. Other than that it’s not my cup of tea.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Violence, and War
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