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thatrandomfandomturtle's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.75
bookhouseboi's review
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is the way it was meant to be.
Nach über 10 Jahren und einem Rereading der ersten 5 Bände, das letztes Jahr in einer von Frustration über die nachlassende Qualität geprägten Pause endete, bin ich endlich wieder in die Pendragon Reihe eingestiegen. Und das zum genau richtigen Zeitpunkt. Machen wirs kurz, der sechste Band ist mit Abstand mein Lieblingsband der bisher gelesenen Bücher (wer weiß, was mich bei Teil 7-10 noch erwartet).
Hier stimmt fast alles, das Pacing, die Ausarbeitung der Figuren, die Verknüpfung zu den vorherigen Bänden und sogar der Mark/Courtney Sideplot. Man merkt den aufkommenden Ernst, die Bedrohungen werden größer, die Situationen aussichtsloser Bobby hat tatsächlich interessante Makel und den Raum zur Seibstreflexion. Ich bin begeistert! Theoretisch könnte man jetzt meckern, dass einer der Twists am Ende etwas an Spannung aus den zukünftigen Bänden nehmen könnte...
ABER da es MacHale hier zum ersten Mal schafft, sein Lieblingsnarrativ von zwei sich miteinander im Krieg befindenden Fanatsyvölkern auf eine spannende und weitestgehend unproblematische Art und Weise auszuerzählen, bin ich für Teil 7 ausnahmsweise wirklich positiv gestimmt.
Nach über 10 Jahren und einem Rereading der ersten 5 Bände, das letztes Jahr in einer von Frustration über die nachlassende Qualität geprägten Pause endete, bin ich endlich wieder in die Pendragon Reihe eingestiegen. Und das zum genau richtigen Zeitpunkt. Machen wirs kurz, der sechste Band ist mit Abstand mein Lieblingsband der bisher gelesenen Bücher (wer weiß, was mich bei Teil 7-10 noch erwartet).
Hier stimmt fast alles, das Pacing, die Ausarbeitung der Figuren, die Verknüpfung zu den vorherigen Bänden und sogar der Mark/Courtney Sideplot. Man merkt den aufkommenden Ernst, die Bedrohungen werden größer, die Situationen aussichtsloser Bobby hat tatsächlich interessante Makel und den Raum zur Seibstreflexion. Ich bin begeistert! Theoretisch könnte man jetzt meckern, dass einer der Twists am Ende etwas an Spannung aus den zukünftigen Bänden nehmen könnte...
ABER da es MacHale hier zum ersten Mal schafft, sein Lieblingsnarrativ von zwei sich miteinander im Krieg befindenden Fanatsyvölkern auf eine spannende und weitestgehend unproblematische Art und Weise auszuerzählen, bin ich für Teil 7 ausnahmsweise wirklich positiv gestimmt.
a_menace_2_society's review
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
bsmorris's review
4.0
It took me a while to really get into this series - it seemed a little too young for me at first. This is not really a complaint, since it *is* young adult, after all. However, I'm glad to report that the 5th and 6th books have drawn me in a little more. It seems a little predictable, yet there are still many surprises. I'm really curious to see how the whole series ends, and I like it that it's a series with a definite story arc instead of one of those ridiculously infinite series.
booksong's review
4.0
This series is getting deeper and darker all the time, but it still has my full attention. Still incredibly awesome.
Bobby finally gets to flume to Zadaa, the much-talked-about home territory of Loor, whose been through quite a lot with Bobby. Once again, two tribes are pitted against one another amidst the backdrop of a paralyzing drought.
Twists and turns involving returning Travelers, brand new technology and concepts, Bobby's emerging feelings for Loor, and Saint Dane's evil and multilayered plans kept me guessing the whole way through. And now it appears he's fighting a two-front war; Courtney, who seperated herself from Mark in order to get her head together, is plagued by strange occurances at summer school, and Mark is forced to seek help from an enemy.
And of course, the book ends with multiple stunning twists and cliffhangers, leaving you furious that the next book is not sitting right there beside you.
Bobby finally gets to flume to Zadaa, the much-talked-about home territory of Loor, whose been through quite a lot with Bobby. Once again, two tribes are pitted against one another amidst the backdrop of a paralyzing drought.
Twists and turns involving returning Travelers, brand new technology and concepts, Bobby's emerging feelings for Loor, and Saint Dane's evil and multilayered plans kept me guessing the whole way through. And now it appears he's fighting a two-front war; Courtney, who seperated herself from Mark in order to get her head together, is plagued by strange occurances at summer school, and Mark is forced to seek help from an enemy.
And of course, the book ends with multiple stunning twists and cliffhangers, leaving you furious that the next book is not sitting right there beside you.
deviki's review
5.0
Books I've read and provided detailed reviews over the years but all data is lost after accidental deletion and GD's refusal to restore it back.
Adding books back to my library for my own reference and tracking purposes
Adding books back to my library for my own reference and tracking purposes
_veelox's review against another edition
5.0
The ending !!! So many theories but a bit predictable if they are right !
caitlinxx05's review
5.0
Probably more a 4,5⭐️ but I’m loving this series so rounded up.
The reason it’s not a full 5 is mostly because this storyline felt a bit like a repeat of the previous book, with two civilisations ready to start a war that ends in total destruction of the other. But Zadaa is so incredibly well put together in the way it looks, the people on it and overall it’s history and current future, I can’t not love it.
Next to that, a LOT of things are happening, crazy things, and it feels like we’re really working towards the endgame. Saint Dane became a loose canon in the way he’s shown you really have no f’ing clue what he’s up to even when you think you’ve got him figured out.
Six territories done, four to go. Super excited for the next!
The reason it’s not a full 5 is mostly because this storyline felt a bit like a repeat of the previous book, with two civilisations ready to start a war that ends in total destruction of the other. But Zadaa is so incredibly well put together in the way it looks, the people on it and overall it’s history and current future, I can’t not love it.
Next to that, a LOT of things are happening, crazy things, and it feels like we’re really working towards the endgame. Saint Dane became a loose canon in the way he’s shown you really have no f’ing clue what he’s up to even when you think you’ve got him figured out.
Six territories done, four to go. Super excited for the next!