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thero159's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
nyom7's review against another edition
5.0
A far more enjoyable book than the middle one. Neatly tied up all the threads. Do not expect any stunning plot twists. What ‘surprises’ there were had already been telegraphed so loudly in previous books that there was zero plot twist experience. That being said, there pacing was much better than in the second one and all story threads were engaging and had some sort of link to the main plot.
If what you’re looking for is your basic epic fantasy with a decent helping of gods and magic this is a good series. If you’re looking for something innovative look elsewhere. It is well written for what it is.
If what you’re looking for is your basic epic fantasy with a decent helping of gods and magic this is a good series. If you’re looking for something innovative look elsewhere. It is well written for what it is.
lutra_lutra's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
medium-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
4.0
carlacbarroso's review against another edition
4.0
A great end to this trilogy. The previous volumes are a slow build up to this one and this book was much more interesting. I was right in some points and was surprised with some turn of events. I really liked it even if the pacing was somewhat slow.
nicolleelizabeth's review against another edition
5.0
I found this trilogy by Trudi Canavan after immersing myself in The Black Magician trilogy.
This is drastically different to the one mentioned above and personally seems to be aimed at an older audience. The depth of the characters and the world you are in is immense. The settings are rich with details and the characters are deep and interesting.
The world is big and you get to see alot of it through the three books.
The use of magic is interesting and even more interesting are the characters who use it.
It is truly beautifully written; it is rich in description and because of it plants you right in the story with the characters (of which there are many).
I can't recommend this series, and author, enough.
This is drastically different to the one mentioned above and personally seems to be aimed at an older audience. The depth of the characters and the world you are in is immense. The settings are rich with details and the characters are deep and interesting.
The world is big and you get to see alot of it through the three books.
The use of magic is interesting and even more interesting are the characters who use it.
It is truly beautifully written; it is rich in description and because of it plants you right in the story with the characters (of which there are many).
I can't recommend this series, and author, enough.
readacorn's review against another edition
4.0
Kurzmeinung / Leseerlebnis
Von den drei jeweils ca. 800 Seiten starken Bänden der Reihe fand ich dieses zwar am schwächsten, aber das soll nicht missverstanden sein, es sind für mich immer noch locker viereinhalb Sterne. Mir hat die Reihe insgesamt sehr gut gefallen. Mit der darauf folgenden Reihe der Autorin "Magie der tausend Welten" habe ich tatsächlich auch schon begonnen. Für mich glaube ich auch ein Novum, dass ich zwei Bücher der gleichen Autorin gleichzeitig am Start habe.
Von den drei jeweils ca. 800 Seiten starken Bänden der Reihe fand ich dieses zwar am schwächsten, aber das soll nicht missverstanden sein, es sind für mich immer noch locker viereinhalb Sterne. Mir hat die Reihe insgesamt sehr gut gefallen. Mit der darauf folgenden Reihe der Autorin "Magie der tausend Welten" habe ich tatsächlich auch schon begonnen. Für mich glaube ich auch ein Novum, dass ich zwei Bücher der gleichen Autorin gleichzeitig am Start habe.
eososray's review against another edition
3.0
A good conclusion to the trilogy though I must say it was a trifle predictable.
zsazsa_3's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75