niaamore's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
| Favorite Quote | As long as Ophelia had scruples, as long as she acted according to her conscience, as long as she could face up to her reflection every morning, she would belong to no one else but herself. Pg. 490
| My Review | I am at a loss for words. I tried my best not to finish this book in a day, knowing the despair I would feel for having to wait for the second book. I only succeeded in postponing my curiosity for a day longer. I consumed this book, unable to put it down. What can I even say about it?
The detail, the flow, the characters, and the writing. All so beautifully put together, I felt like I was watching each scene rather than reading words on a page. The last 200 pages were filled with surprises. I felt shock, anger, dread, and delight. I simply cannot describe my experience past this jumble of thoughts. Maybe one day. Till then, I eagerly await the next book. If only the library could hear my pleas. But alas, I must wait.
| My Review | I am at a loss for words. I tried my best not to finish this book in a day, knowing the despair I would feel for having to wait for the second book. I only succeeded in postponing my curiosity for a day longer. I consumed this book, unable to put it down. What can I even say about it?
The detail, the flow, the characters, and the writing. All so beautifully put together, I felt like I was watching each scene rather than reading words on a page. The last 200 pages were filled with surprises. I felt shock, anger, dread, and delight. I simply cannot describe my experience past this jumble of thoughts. Maybe one day. Till then, I eagerly await the next book. If only the library could hear my pleas. But alas, I must wait.
v_fill's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
maxhasfun's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
quintyquinty's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
4.25
m’n eerste fantasy boek die ik heb gelezen en het beviel heel goed!! dankzij dit boek is het me gelukt meerdere keren per dag te lezen en werd het nooit saai, ik was steeds benieuwd hoe het verhaal verder zou verlopen. ook heel veel zin om de volgende boeken te lezen!! ophelia is heel cool
natcommon's review against another edition
2.0
It took me too long to read because the first half was very slow moving. It could have been edited down maybe 100 pages or so. I did love the world it took place in but that’s what I liked the most about it.
giuli_lec's review against another edition
3.0
Sono molto indecisa e un po’ perplessa riguardo questo libro: non mi è dispiaciuto ma non mi è piaciuto.
A tratti l’ho trovato noiosissimo e solo in poche pagine c’è stata della vera azione.
Mi piace tantissimo il mondo e il contesto in cui è ambientata la vicenda ma in certe pagine ho pensato “io avrei sviluppato meglio questo avvenimento”. Per esempio? Perché Ophelia, essendo una lettrice, non ha usato spesso questa sua abilità?
Questo primo volume è inoltre estremamente lento nella narrazione.
La fine mi ha fatto venire il nervoso, perché ti lascia così, sulle spine, mentre sta avvenendo qualcosa di interessante mentre per tutto il tempo ti sei annoiata da morire.
Sono costretta a prendere gli altri capitoli della saga perché ormai voglio sapere che ne sarà di tutti loro ma non mi entusiasma leggerli per ora.
A tratti l’ho trovato noiosissimo e solo in poche pagine c’è stata della vera azione.
Mi piace tantissimo il mondo e il contesto in cui è ambientata la vicenda ma in certe pagine ho pensato “io avrei sviluppato meglio questo avvenimento”. Per esempio? Perché Ophelia, essendo una lettrice, non ha usato spesso questa sua abilità?
Questo primo volume è inoltre estremamente lento nella narrazione.
La fine mi ha fatto venire il nervoso, perché ti lascia così, sulle spine, mentre sta avvenendo qualcosa di interessante mentre per tutto il tempo ti sei annoiata da morire.
Sono costretta a prendere gli altri capitoli della saga perché ormai voglio sapere che ne sarà di tutti loro ma non mi entusiasma leggerli per ora.
monsieur_tortue's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
4.25
heather22_'s review
started it, reminded me of plays and i had flash backs to lit so no thank you