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owls_rainbow's review against another edition
3.0
These books are good for a bit of fun but you can't take them too seriously. Pacing is a little strange. One whole book focused on one case so to speak. It's a bit odd though I liked the way things developed and Rebecca learning the truth. Some of the speech is a little weird typed out, for example Riley's use of "for reals". It just looks stupid written down. Also I'm getting a little sick of her descriptions have her lanky hair, sunken chest etc. You don't need to describe yourself every 5 pages or so. I'm not constantly thinking in day-to-day like about my short, bristly hair, my eyes that can't decide their colour, or my small for my frame boobs.
I will continue reading these though, there's something slightly addictive about them, maybe because they're so quick.
I will continue reading these though, there's something slightly addictive about them, maybe because they're so quick.
j_elphaba's review against another edition
3.0
É reconfortante saber que quando tudo termina não é o fim aquilo nos espera mas sim um novo começo, o começo de algo superior, onde a aprendizagem continua e a morte, para quem a experiência na primeira pessoa, nada mais é do que um início que se prevê melhor.
Ou pelo menos assim espera a pequena e doce Riley que, por enquanto, goza apenas de de um breve descanso na sua aborrecida nova vida como Apanhadora de Almas perdidas para um caminho de luz.
Com personagens inocentes mas repletas de conhecimento, Luz Breve trás de volta o encantado lugar Aqui & Agora que conhecemos em Claridade.
A sua protagonista, um espírito audaz e inteligente, longe de se conformar com o fim abrupto do seu crescimento, regressa melhor do que nunca e disposta a marcar de uma vez por todas a sua posição e valor junto de Bodhi e na companhia de Botão de Ouro que, pelo menos, é mais fácil de satisfazer do que o seu estranho acompanhante e o Conselho que a forçou a esta nova vida.
Agora que Riley conhece o seu destino pós-morte, e que a teoria de saltitar de nuvem em nuvem foi pelo céu abaixo, nada parece tão simples como se faria antever. Afinal, nem todos os espíritos são bons e mostrar a ponte para o Aqui & Agora aos que resolveram dar a sua existência, ou algo parecido, à dor e escuridão aparenta ser uma tarefa digna dos deuses mas claro, isto não será nada que Riley e a sua imortal teimosia não consigam contornar.
Este é o típico livro infanto-juvenil que consegue chegar a todos os leitores pelas mensagens que transporta carregadas de inocência e perspicácia para educar os mais novos e relembrar a graúdos que as boas acções e pequenos gestos não se devem perder com o conhecimento.
As suas personagens são enternecedoras, a começar pela protagonista cheia de vida e extremamente bem caracterizada com os defeitos e qualidades que qualquer meninice acarreta. Dos vilões aos verdadeiros anjos, como Botão de Ouro, todos têm algo a aprender e fica latente o desejo da autora em passar a palavra de que o bem prevalece desde que estejamos predispostos a escutar o próximo.
Uma história simples, ligeiramente meditativa pelos significados retidos nas entrelinhas, mas que tocará os corações de leitores em idade diversas de forma divertida e com uma perspectiva muito agradável da morte.
Opinião completa: http://historiasdeelphaba.blogspot.pt/2012/09/luz-breve-alyson-noel-opiniao.html
Ou pelo menos assim espera a pequena e doce Riley que, por enquanto, goza apenas de de um breve descanso na sua aborrecida nova vida como Apanhadora de Almas perdidas para um caminho de luz.
Com personagens inocentes mas repletas de conhecimento, Luz Breve trás de volta o encantado lugar Aqui & Agora que conhecemos em Claridade.
A sua protagonista, um espírito audaz e inteligente, longe de se conformar com o fim abrupto do seu crescimento, regressa melhor do que nunca e disposta a marcar de uma vez por todas a sua posição e valor junto de Bodhi e na companhia de Botão de Ouro que, pelo menos, é mais fácil de satisfazer do que o seu estranho acompanhante e o Conselho que a forçou a esta nova vida.
Agora que Riley conhece o seu destino pós-morte, e que a teoria de saltitar de nuvem em nuvem foi pelo céu abaixo, nada parece tão simples como se faria antever. Afinal, nem todos os espíritos são bons e mostrar a ponte para o Aqui & Agora aos que resolveram dar a sua existência, ou algo parecido, à dor e escuridão aparenta ser uma tarefa digna dos deuses mas claro, isto não será nada que Riley e a sua imortal teimosia não consigam contornar.
Este é o típico livro infanto-juvenil que consegue chegar a todos os leitores pelas mensagens que transporta carregadas de inocência e perspicácia para educar os mais novos e relembrar a graúdos que as boas acções e pequenos gestos não se devem perder com o conhecimento.
As suas personagens são enternecedoras, a começar pela protagonista cheia de vida e extremamente bem caracterizada com os defeitos e qualidades que qualquer meninice acarreta. Dos vilões aos verdadeiros anjos, como Botão de Ouro, todos têm algo a aprender e fica latente o desejo da autora em passar a palavra de que o bem prevalece desde que estejamos predispostos a escutar o próximo.
Uma história simples, ligeiramente meditativa pelos significados retidos nas entrelinhas, mas que tocará os corações de leitores em idade diversas de forma divertida e com uma perspectiva muito agradável da morte.
Opinião completa: http://historiasdeelphaba.blogspot.pt/2012/09/luz-breve-alyson-noel-opiniao.html
xvicesx's review against another edition
3.0
Again, for a middle grade book, this worked out quite nicely. Riley's growing up a little bit and that's good to see.
lucyisaula's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
jennifervu's review against another edition
3.0
I wish there would be a romantic relationship between Bodhi and Riley. This book was pointless. It was just another one of Riley's SHORT adventures.
oldgum202's review against another edition
1.0
Nothing of interest or anything new happened. It was just [b:Radiance|7886302|Radiance (Riley Bloom, #1)|Alyson Noel|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1317066100s/7886302.jpg|10211428] done again.
whisperedaria's review against another edition
3.0
Book Blurb: "Having solved the matter of the Radiant Boy, Riley, Buttercup, and Bodhi are enjoying a well-deserved vacation. When Riley comes across a vicious black dog, against Bodhi’s advice, she decides to cross him over. While following the dog, she runs into a young ghost named Rebecca. Despite Rebecca’s sweet appearance, Riley soon learns she’s not at all what she seems. As the daughter of a former plantation owner, she is furious about being murdered during a slave revolt in 1733. Mired in her own anger, Rebecca is lashing out by keeping the ghosts who died along with her trapped in their worst memories. Can Riley help Rebecca forgive and forget without losing herself to her own nightmarish memories?"
I suppose this book is all right for younger teens, which is probably good since that's the audience for this book. But I found Riley Bloom extremely annoying. This girl definitely leads with her mouth and is slow in the reasoning department. This is one of the protagonists who are so dumb you want to hit their head against a brick wall. Despite being with a character who has been around longer than she, knows the situation better, and is obviously wiser, Riley continues to mouth off and generally mess everything up. Even AFTER this character proves himself repeatedly correct, she still insists on treating his advice as if he were "obviously crazy" (variations of this phrase are used several times in reference to him). The fact that Riley has obviously never even been taught history is evident when she asks why an African prince would go from a life of luxury to being whipped and tortured. Hello?The writing gets a little monotonous, with a lot of "Even though (reason pointing against what Riley thinks), even though (another reason), even though (another reason)...Despite all that, (Riley goes ahead and thinks what she wants anyway)." It's also bogged down with a lot of description. The climax nearly pulls the book out of its slump, which is why I give it 3 stars, but it doesn't quite pull it off all the way.
I would have liked to like this book, but due to the annoying nature of its heroine I simply couldn't enjoy it. A side note: the audiobook version of this has a wonderful voice actress, and I enjoyed listening to her even though the book was making me grit my teeth with annoyance.
I suppose this book is all right for younger teens, which is probably good since that's the audience for this book. But I found Riley Bloom extremely annoying. This girl definitely leads with her mouth and is slow in the reasoning department. This is one of the protagonists who are so dumb you want to hit their head against a brick wall. Despite being with a character who has been around longer than she, knows the situation better, and is obviously wiser, Riley continues to mouth off and generally mess everything up. Even AFTER this character proves himself repeatedly correct, she still insists on treating his advice as if he were "obviously crazy" (variations of this phrase are used several times in reference to him). The fact that Riley has obviously never even been taught history is evident when she asks why an African prince would go from a life of luxury to being whipped and tortured. Hello?The writing gets a little monotonous, with a lot of "Even though (reason pointing against what Riley thinks), even though (another reason), even though (another reason)...Despite all that, (Riley goes ahead and thinks what she wants anyway)." It's also bogged down with a lot of description. The climax nearly pulls the book out of its slump, which is why I give it 3 stars, but it doesn't quite pull it off all the way.
I would have liked to like this book, but due to the annoying nature of its heroine I simply couldn't enjoy it. A side note: the audiobook version of this has a wonderful voice actress, and I enjoyed listening to her even though the book was making me grit my teeth with annoyance.
lovegirl30's review against another edition
1.0
Review to come.
Meh, this was about as bad as the first one. Nothing ever happened. It was a pointless sequel. I won’t be reading the other two books in the series.
Meh, this was about as bad as the first one. Nothing ever happened. It was a pointless sequel. I won’t be reading the other two books in the series.
rainbow_bookish_owl's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0