The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! đ
danielscones's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
4.75
arsenic's review against another edition
4.0
Je pensais faire une pause dans la lecture de cette série mais vu comment se terminait le tome précédent, j'étais obligée d'enchainer avec celui là !
Laurence et Téméraire sont séparés au début ce qui crée des situations intéressantes.
J'ai beaucoup aimé avoir le point de vue de Téméraire et de voir son évolution avec les dragons de la ferme de reproduction.
Les sentiments de Laurence sur sa situation sont aussi réalistes et intéressantes. Tout n'est pas tout rose et les actions ont des conséquences.
La suite s'annonce intéressante dans un nouvel endroit :)
Laurence et Téméraire sont séparés au début ce qui crée des situations intéressantes.
J'ai beaucoup aimé avoir le point de vue de Téméraire et de voir son évolution avec les dragons de la ferme de reproduction.
Les sentiments de Laurence sur sa situation sont aussi réalistes et intéressantes. Tout n'est pas tout rose et les actions ont des conséquences.
La suite s'annonce intéressante dans un nouvel endroit :)
mdunnbass's review against another edition
4.0
Book 5 of the Temeraire series by Naomi Novik. The world is amazing, and the action is well written. The events of this book follow very organically from the previous books, and so it would feel artificial if it had happened any other way, but that is not to say that I was overly enamored with the plot or its course in this book. All in all, though, I was pleased, and would still definitely recommend the entirety of the series. There's a sixth book in the works.
readerkai's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
chirson's review against another edition
5.0
This novel shows that a great set-up a great novel makes. The excellent, game-changing ending of the previous novel dictates the repercussions here and it's as good as expected, or maybe even better.
The best Temeraire novel by far, Victory of Eagles takes those elements of the previous novels that really worked for me (characterisation, conflict of values, honour versus pragmatism, dragons being adorable) and adds unprecedented depth to the characterisation by making the characters face hard choices and terrible situations. Temeraire gains new maturity, and Laurence new depth, and on top of that the terror of warfare is finally addressed more fully. Considering the previous treatment of war in Temeraire novels, which seems light and almost nonchalant in comparison, the Napoleonic invasion allows Novik to truly shine and stretch her wings, metaphorically speaking. This post-treason Laurence is a much more interesting Laurence. And his interactions with Tharkay and their growing affection were a particular highlight. I literally squeed several times - not what I'd expected from these novels.
I look forward to more from Laurence and Tharkay, Iskierka and both Rolands. Not so much Riley and Australia, but what can you do.
The best Temeraire novel by far, Victory of Eagles takes those elements of the previous novels that really worked for me (characterisation, conflict of values, honour versus pragmatism, dragons being adorable) and adds unprecedented depth to the characterisation by making the characters face hard choices and terrible situations. Temeraire gains new maturity, and Laurence new depth, and on top of that the terror of warfare is finally addressed more fully. Considering the previous treatment of war in Temeraire novels, which seems light and almost nonchalant in comparison, the Napoleonic invasion allows Novik to truly shine and stretch her wings, metaphorically speaking. This post-treason Laurence is a much more interesting Laurence. And his interactions with Tharkay and their growing affection were a particular highlight. I literally squeed several times - not what I'd expected from these novels.
I look forward to more from Laurence and Tharkay, Iskierka and both Rolands. Not so much Riley and Australia, but what can you do.
emwilliams's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
bethp_1's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
storiesofmagic's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.0
roseybot's review against another edition
4.0
Temeraire! Team Temeraire!
I found Laurence's dive into depression to be... while accurate and totally the right feeling, a little meh to read about. I think because this series relies a bit more on the exploration and battles, and not so much on the inner lives of the characters. That being said -- getting to have sections from Temeraire's pov was great!
I found Laurence's dive into depression to be... while accurate and totally the right feeling, a little meh to read about. I think because this series relies a bit more on the exploration and battles, and not so much on the inner lives of the characters. That being said -- getting to have sections from Temeraire's pov was great!