Reviews

The Pale Dreamer by Samantha Shannon

pumpkinpuke's review against another edition

adventurous dark

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

laura_n_'s review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

margotdzch's review against another edition

adventurous informative mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Such a good novella, it validates Paige as a really clever and courageous protagonist. The plot in itself is super fun too for a short novella that serves as a prequel, it has a hint of mystery that makes it really fun. Would be a great way to start off The Bone Season (I do believe the author recommends to read it first)!

whatthefawkes's review against another edition

5.0

It felt so good to be back in Paige's world because even though this was only 78 pages long, it was 78 pages of pure amazingness.

I can't wait until I get my hands on The Song Rising. It has been too long.

chappellmw90's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

laurenjpegler's review against another edition

3.0

*3.5 stars

I, surprisingly, enjoyed this, considering I tend to find novellas/short stories quite unsatisfying.

I liked having a slice of Paige's history; it allowed me to understand her as a person, as well as her position in the Seven Dials, a lot more than The Bone Season did. It read well, which is something I usually have an issue when it comes to shorter stories. It simply felt like an extension of the novel, rather than a random story-line that the author tries to weave around the original plot. It worked well, and so I really quite liked it. I can know understand how and why Paige is in that position, which I think will be beneficial when I'm reading the next books in the series.

annenelissen's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-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

4.5

thatswhatimtolkeinabout's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

_elze_'s review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

elle_loves_reading's review against another edition

5.0

This novella was very enjoyable and an excellent promise of what's to come with The Bone Season series. It is the prequel to The Bone Season, and I found the storyline to be a good one, with witty characters and a terrific dialogue! The Pale Dreamer is fast paced and exciting and I was totally immersed in it over two quick sittings.