kawooreads's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
jaredpence's review against another edition
3.0
This book was way better than I remember! A major improvement from the first book in the series was the defected John Ross. His struggle added some intrigue and discovering who the demon really is is a thrill.
jasmyn9's review against another edition
3.0
The second story of John Ross (I feel like I have to call him by his whole name) and Nest is a turning of the tables. This time, John Ross is in trouble and Nest is being sent to help him save himself. John Ross has forsaken the Word and the demons are on the hunt. The biggest downfall of this one? I figured out the demon quite early on, and it really ruined the atmosphere for a lot of the story. I didn't get that OMG "surprise, it's me!" moment I was looking for.
While there are some very exciting moments, overall it seemed to move quite slowly with a lot of random sidetracks. I think they were there to confuse you a little so you couldn't guess who the demon was, but they just seemed a little too obvious. Nest was not decisive enough for my taste. I wanted her to go in and take charge, demanding that John Ross listen to her, but she just wasn't like that.
I can see how this world become the world of Shannara, but I sort of want to get to the point already. These are good, just not something that will ever become a favorite. Maybe I just want my Shannara back already!
- See more at: http://www.hotofftheshelves.com/2016/06/a-knight-of-word-by-terry-brooks-review.html#sthash.JAxSjyfK.dpuf
While there are some very exciting moments, overall it seemed to move quite slowly with a lot of random sidetracks. I think they were there to confuse you a little so you couldn't guess who the demon was, but they just seemed a little too obvious. Nest was not decisive enough for my taste. I wanted her to go in and take charge, demanding that John Ross listen to her, but she just wasn't like that.
I can see how this world become the world of Shannara, but I sort of want to get to the point already. These are good, just not something that will ever become a favorite. Maybe I just want my Shannara back already!
- See more at: http://www.hotofftheshelves.com/2016/06/a-knight-of-word-by-terry-brooks-review.html#sthash.JAxSjyfK.dpuf
dathan's review against another edition
3.0
I found Nest much more engaging in this novel than the previous -- perhaps because she was nineteen instead of fourteen, a bit more sure of herself, and perhaps a bit more dynamic. But the real star of the book is John Ross, whose veil of mystery from the previous novel is stripped away to reveal a compelling portrait of self-doubt, anger, bitterness, and -- following a timely intervention and a crushing betrayal -- redemption. But his redemption feels somehow fatalistic -- that being Knight of the Word for life is more akin to doom than fate.
hotsake's review against another edition
4.0
3.5/5. This book was very frustrating, The pacing was good, the story itself was entertaining and the characters were likable but the big reveal was so frustratingly obvious from the first 50 pages that I kept getting annoyed.
boleary30's review against another edition
4.0
Very good follow up to Running with the Demon, if you read the first, you should read this one.
geleeregina's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the descriptions of Seattle. Homelessness situation seems spot on with today's issues as well.
ageekyreader's review against another edition
4.0
The villain was very predictable, but I still really enjoyed revisiting Nest and John.
tarana's review against another edition
4.0
Five years after the last encounter, Nest is sent to warn John Ross.
Even though these books are related, Brooks does finish off the book nicely.
Even though these books are related, Brooks does finish off the book nicely.
nogenreleftbehind's review against another edition
3.0
The second story of John Ross (I feel like I have to call him by his whole name) and Nest is a turning of the tables. This time, John Ross is in trouble and Nest is being sent to help him save himself. John Ross has forsaken the Word and the demons are on the hunt. The biggest downfall of this one? I figured out the demon quite early on, and it really ruined the atmosphere for a lot of the story. I didn't get that OMG "surprise, it's me!" moment I was looking for.
While there are some very exciting moments, overall it seemed to move quite slowly with a lot of random sidetracks. I think they were there to confuse you a little so you couldn't guess who the demon was, but they just seemed a little too obvious. Nest was not decisive enough for my taste. I wanted her to go in and take charge, demanding that John Ross listen to her, but she just wasn't like that.
I can see how this world become the world of Shannara, but I sort of want to get to the point already. These are good, just not something that will ever become a favorite. Maybe I just want my Shannara back already!
- See more at: http://www.hotofftheshelves.com/2016/06/a-knight-of-word-by-terry-brooks-review.html#sthash.JAxSjyfK.dpuf
While there are some very exciting moments, overall it seemed to move quite slowly with a lot of random sidetracks. I think they were there to confuse you a little so you couldn't guess who the demon was, but they just seemed a little too obvious. Nest was not decisive enough for my taste. I wanted her to go in and take charge, demanding that John Ross listen to her, but she just wasn't like that.
I can see how this world become the world of Shannara, but I sort of want to get to the point already. These are good, just not something that will ever become a favorite. Maybe I just want my Shannara back already!
- See more at: http://www.hotofftheshelves.com/2016/06/a-knight-of-word-by-terry-brooks-review.html#sthash.JAxSjyfK.dpuf