blue_eyes_white_privilege's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-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
3.0
charlesc_n's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dossy_b's review against another edition
3.0
3 stars
An improvement over the first entry, The Lake of Tears flourishes without the burden of setting up the story and allows Emily Rodda to flex some creative muscle, particularly with the new monsters and races introduced. Unfortunately, it also highlights a recurring issue with these novels - weak climaxes that are resolved too quickly and abrupt denouements that are wholly unsatisfying.
An improvement over the first entry, The Lake of Tears flourishes without the burden of setting up the story and allows Emily Rodda to flex some creative muscle, particularly with the new monsters and races introduced. Unfortunately, it also highlights a recurring issue with these novels - weak climaxes that are resolved too quickly and abrupt denouements that are wholly unsatisfying.
rashaadtyrone's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
brittys_books's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
micho_214's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
5.0
mar_gier's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
reader89's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0