hgranger's review against another edition
3.0
Very slow-moving first half. Picks up and becomes much more interesting for the second half.
meshell's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
I liked the previous series but this one was not my kind of book. I felt put off by the extensive colonization and apologetics for that colonization. I don’t remember if it was as overt in the previous books, or if in more aware of it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism and Colonisation
botanicals's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
lataylor10z's review against another edition
3.0
Slow plot, not much actually happened. Extra star for Quesnel.
ramakn22's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Colonisation, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Xenophobia
diaryofthebookdragon's review
3.0
Prudence is a sequel to the The Parasol Protectorate series. I was looking forward to it.
Likes:
+ The kids are all grown up. In [b:Timeless|11324166|Timeless (Parasol Protectorate, #5)|Gail Carriger|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327890901s/11324166.jpg|13210557] Prudence, Percy and Prim are all toddlers, but here they are adults and up for a much higher level of mischief. I loved that we have new set of characters while old (and loved) characters appear as secondary now.
+ Set on a flying ship/dirigible and in India. Setting was exotic, unusual and exciting.
+ New kinds of paranormal creatures are introduced.
+ Some thing never change- while some grew old (and some didn't). Like Lord Akeldama's plotting and Prudence's tendency to cause chaos wherever she appears.
Dislikes:
- Humor was ... lacking? ... less there? There were some funny puns, but quirkiness from The Parasol Protectorate series was missing.
- TSTL decisions. All of the main characters were blind for the obvious and were not able to realize some basic facts. It was really annoying at times.
Prudence was a cute and quick read. But I was missing the humor of original series. The sequel promises another exotic setting, so I will read it, although the characters were annoyingly blind at times.
BTW If you are wondering, yes this series can be read without reading The Parasol Protectorate series, but you will be missing on a lot of world-building and won't get some subtle events and character relations. And why would you skip it, it's fun?!
Likes:
+ The kids are all grown up. In [b:Timeless|11324166|Timeless (Parasol Protectorate, #5)|Gail Carriger|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327890901s/11324166.jpg|13210557] Prudence, Percy and Prim are all toddlers, but here they are adults and up for a much higher level of mischief. I loved that we have new set of characters while old (and loved) characters appear as secondary now.
+ Set on a flying ship/dirigible and in India. Setting was exotic, unusual and exciting.
+ New kinds of paranormal creatures are introduced.
+ Some thing never change- while some grew old (and some didn't). Like Lord Akeldama's plotting and Prudence's tendency to cause chaos wherever she appears.
Dislikes:
- Humor was ... lacking? ... less there? There were some funny puns, but quirkiness from The Parasol Protectorate series was missing.
- TSTL decisions. All of the main characters were blind for the obvious and were not able to realize some basic facts. It was really annoying at times.
Prudence was a cute and quick read. But I was missing the humor of original series. The sequel promises another exotic setting, so I will read it, although the characters were annoyingly blind at times.
BTW If you are wondering, yes this series can be read without reading The Parasol Protectorate series, but you will be missing on a lot of world-building and won't get some subtle events and character relations. And why would you skip it, it's fun?!
lisakfalafel's review against another edition
4.0
I found this fun and light hearted. Towards the end I was seriously lol-ing. Totally enjoyed the littles all (kinda) grown up. However, I kept hearing Alexia and Ivy instead of Rue and Prim. Go figure. No spoilers here! Looking forward to the next adventure.
kandicez's review against another edition
3.0
I absolutely loved Carriger's Parasol Protectorate series, so when I saw there was another series - basically an add on - featuring the daughter of Lord Macon and Alexia - I was thrilled. This was a fun read, don't get me wrong, but I don't feel there was any real story. This was more like an introduction to these new, albeit interesting, characters that lasted the whole book. I mean the entire thing! I absolutely count the Spotted Custard as a character and Spoo is one of my favorites form Carriger yet, but I don't think an introduction should take 300 pages.
I love Carriger's style of steampunk. It's very tongue-in-cheek and that makes for a very amusing read, but this had too much cheek, not enough tongue! The world building and character introductions were on par with her previous work, but the plot was non existent and this is where I deducted the two stars.
I will read the next in the series, especially as I've pre-ordered a signed copy, hoping plot figures in that one, but if it doesn't, I will have to sadly bow out.
I love Carriger's style of steampunk. It's very tongue-in-cheek and that makes for a very amusing read, but this had too much cheek, not enough tongue! The world building and character introductions were on par with her previous work, but the plot was non existent and this is where I deducted the two stars.
I will read the next in the series, especially as I've pre-ordered a signed copy, hoping plot figures in that one, but if it doesn't, I will have to sadly bow out.