A review by bookgoonie
Behemoth by Scott Westerfeld
4.0
Original review posted @ www.bookgoonie.com March 2011
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Alek and Deryn start off on the Leviathan headed to Istanbul. New news is bad news--Britian and Austria are at war. This complicates things for Alek. Deryn risks treason by keeping Prince Alek's secret. She hates to see him go, but she needs to help him escape in Istanbul OR he'll become a diplomatic prisoner of war.
Lots of action for these two...Alek takes up with revolutionaires against the Sultan and the meddling Germans. Deryn gets to head her first secret mission. Disaster and fate bring the two back together to save the Leviathan. Saving the Leviathan is important personally and to the success of the Behemoth--Captain Jack Sparrow's worst nightmare.
I have already spoken about the cover. The illustrations are an awsome addition and probably necessary to wrap your brain around Westerfeld's unique creations. Make sure to read the Afterword on each, he lays out what is truth and what is his creation. What is great about this series....It needs no parental warnings. It has a colorful, strong female character to draw in girl readers into a book that would naturally appeal to boys. The history teacher appreciated the political dealings between England and Germany vying for the Ottoman's alliance and their fear of Russia. Also enjoyed the stops at the Blue Mosque and reference to the Hagia Sophia.
http://wp.me/p1h3Ps-2D
Alek and Deryn start off on the Leviathan headed to Istanbul. New news is bad news--Britian and Austria are at war. This complicates things for Alek. Deryn risks treason by keeping Prince Alek's secret. She hates to see him go, but she needs to help him escape in Istanbul OR he'll become a diplomatic prisoner of war.
Lots of action for these two...Alek takes up with revolutionaires against the Sultan and the meddling Germans. Deryn gets to head her first secret mission. Disaster and fate bring the two back together to save the Leviathan. Saving the Leviathan is important personally and to the success of the Behemoth--Captain Jack Sparrow's worst nightmare.
I have already spoken about the cover. The illustrations are an awsome addition and probably necessary to wrap your brain around Westerfeld's unique creations. Make sure to read the Afterword on each, he lays out what is truth and what is his creation. What is great about this series....It needs no parental warnings. It has a colorful, strong female character to draw in girl readers into a book that would naturally appeal to boys. The history teacher appreciated the political dealings between England and Germany vying for the Ottoman's alliance and their fear of Russia. Also enjoyed the stops at the Blue Mosque and reference to the Hagia Sophia.