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tclinrow's review
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
jaironside's review
3.0
I was a tiny bit disappointed with this book. I enjoyed Thorn ogres so much that this seemed a bit loose and unfocused plot wise. There were so many fascinating strands - Mr Jarvis is an accomplished world builder after all - but the book didn't do them justice. Part of this must have been space; it's a short book intended for younger readers. But the issue for me was there being too many characters to really do any of them justice in such a slender volume.
And that was seriously the most frustrating ending ever! When I finish being annoyed I might even be pleased. I have to read the third book now! I hope it doesn't take as long as this one.
Gamaliel is an endearing character and I am even growing fonder of Kernella. I would like to see a bit more growth of character in all of them though. Gamaliel starts to become more competent and then seems to back slide. We want Gammy triumphant. And Finnen too!
Still worth a read, especially for younger fans of Robin Jarvis' work.
And that was seriously the most frustrating ending ever! When I finish being annoyed I might even be pleased. I have to read the third book now! I hope it doesn't take as long as this one.
Gamaliel is an endearing character and I am even growing fonder of Kernella. I would like to see a bit more growth of character in all of them though. Gamaliel starts to become more competent and then seems to back slide. We want Gammy triumphant. And Finnen too!
Still worth a read, especially for younger fans of Robin Jarvis' work.
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