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A review by morganpk7
Of Noble Family by Mary Robinette Kowal
4.0
Overall, I enjoyed this book and thought it was a good conclusion to the series. The change of setting to a plantation on Antigua was interesting, as were the associated problems. As a new father, I really empathized with Vincent's POV sections and thought these were very good.
Also, there are enormous practical applications of glamour that are touched on in the book - Vincent literally uses it as a surgical camera, saving Jane's life! That is huge! - I was hoping to see some mention of these things in the epilogue. Perhaps Jane and Vincent study more practical glamour, introducing it to medical schools and other fields, and become renowned scholars. There is some of that last point with Jane's book, but I don't think the revolutionary aspect of their art was adequately addressed.
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I wish that the epilogue had been longer - Jane and Vincent end up working for a younger character they parted on poor terms with in the first book that hasn't been mentioned since? I think I would have preferred for Jane to have opened the school. As the conclusion to a series, I would have appreciated more detail in the epilogue about not only Jane and Vincent, but also other more minor characters.Also, there are enormous practical applications of glamour that are touched on in the book - Vincent literally uses it as a surgical camera, saving Jane's life! That is huge! - I was hoping to see some mention of these things in the epilogue. Perhaps Jane and Vincent study more practical glamour, introducing it to medical schools and other fields, and become renowned scholars. There is some of that last point with Jane's book, but I don't think the revolutionary aspect of their art was adequately addressed.