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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
Castle of Wizardry
The Belgariad #4
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.25
Definitely enjoyed more than the previous book and I loved that we got Ce’Nedra’s perspective - what a whimsical, spunky character.
At first in the series I didn’t like the way the woman were shown to be weaker and less able but this book definitely showed how strong women could be and how they could take initiative and also influence and manipulate from behind the scenes.
I’m looking forward to completing the series in the next book, but I am starting to feel like I know where the plot is headed which is always disappointing. However with such a long series based on a choice of two prophecies, I guess that was kind of inevitable.
The Belgariad #4
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.25
Definitely enjoyed more than the previous book and I loved that we got Ce’Nedra’s perspective - what a whimsical, spunky character.
At first in the series I didn’t like the way the woman were shown to be weaker and less able but this book definitely showed how strong women could be and how they could take initiative and also influence and manipulate from behind the scenes.
I’m looking forward to completing the series in the next book, but I am starting to feel like I know where the plot is headed which is always disappointing. However with such a long series based on a choice of two prophecies, I guess that was kind of inevitable.
Just as parts 1-3, the rating of three stars is heavily influenced by this being my absolute favorite book series in my teens. If I read this the first time now, it would probably have gotten only 1-1,5 stars. The damaging gender stereotypes are just too frequent.
I do still LOVE the story in itself though. It is full of cliches and a traditional good vs evil, black and white story, but I don't mind. It would be a nice getaway from reality, if I didn't get annoyed every other page as how women are treated and portrayed. Lady Polgara in particular keeps getting on my nerves. She's absolutely horrible!
I do still LOVE the story in itself though. It is full of cliches and a traditional good vs evil, black and white story, but I don't mind. It would be a nice getaway from reality, if I didn't get annoyed every other page as how women are treated and portrayed. Lady Polgara in particular keeps getting on my nerves. She's absolutely horrible!
It is enjoyable to see where things are going, but the journey does seem a bit more of the same at this point.
5 star - Perfect
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Waoh, what a story - i couldn't put i down, i had to know. I'm thrilled that there are one more book in the series. I can't wait to learn how it ends.
yeah it’s fine. i haven’t put it down, right? i must therefore be enjoying myself, obviously. hm.
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Guide to my Rating Scale, based on the Storygraph Rating:
* 5 Stars: This book was more or less flawless. One of the best things I’ve ever read.
* 4.75 through 4.25 Stars: This book had slight flaws, but I REALLY loved it. Marked as 4 stars on Goodreads.
* 4 Stars: This book had slight flaws, but I loved it.
* 3.75 through 3.25 Stars: This book had significant flaws, but I REALLY liked it. Marked as 3 stars on Goodreads.
* 3 Stars: This book had significant flaws, but I liked it just fine.
* 2.75 through 2.25 Stars: This book was extremely flawed, but I thought it had some merit. Marked as 2 stars on Goodreads.
* 2 Stars: This book was extremely flawed, but I didn’t actively dislike it. It was a waste of my time but not odious.
* 1.75 through 1.25 Stars: This book was irreparably flawed, and I actively disliked it. Marked as 1 star on Goodreads.
* 1 Star: This book was irreparably flawed. I actively hated this book and am worse off for having read it.
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Guide to my Rating Scale, based on the Storygraph Rating:
* 5 Stars: This book was more or less flawless. One of the best things I’ve ever read.
* 4.75 through 4.25 Stars: This book had slight flaws, but I REALLY loved it. Marked as 4 stars on Goodreads.
* 4 Stars: This book had slight flaws, but I loved it.
* 3.75 through 3.25 Stars: This book had significant flaws, but I REALLY liked it. Marked as 3 stars on Goodreads.
* 3 Stars: This book had significant flaws, but I liked it just fine.
* 2.75 through 2.25 Stars: This book was extremely flawed, but I thought it had some merit. Marked as 2 stars on Goodreads.
* 2 Stars: This book was extremely flawed, but I didn’t actively dislike it. It was a waste of my time but not odious.
* 1.75 through 1.25 Stars: This book was irreparably flawed, and I actively disliked it. Marked as 1 star on Goodreads.
* 1 Star: This book was irreparably flawed. I actively hated this book and am worse off for having read it.
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