Axis is the StarMan of prophecy and legend, destined to lead the three races of his world to unite as one people. The people of his world all know ...
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Nov 17, 2008
Matt
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She got way too lazy by book 3. Book 1 started off at a good pace -- some real charachter development opportunities. In book 3 she solved 3 or 4 MAJOR plot problems in several hundred pages. She had one charachter who planted tens of thousands of trees in a matter of 4 or 5 months with no tools at all! We did the math, it should have taken years and years.
She just got lazy. Really hard problems just got solved by new mysterious powers that were unexplained. Of a truth, the " More...
She just got lazy. Really hard problems just got solved by new mysterious powers that were unexplained. Of a truth, the " More...
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Dec 04, 2008
Kati
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I would love to give this book more than three stars - but I can't. I really can't. The story itself is very intriguing and the plot twists quite unexpected, but! And there is a huge but. The characters. The characters are so badly drawn that it ruins the whole book. Faraday is there only to suffer and suffer and suffer some more, the born martyr and sacrifice rolled in one. Azhure is the perfect Mary-Sue that keeps getting more and more and more awesome as the series continues. And Axis? He's t
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Jul 14, 2010
Amanda
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This is the third in the Axis Trilogy by Sara Douglass. In this book the final battle between Axis and his half brother Gorgrael will take place; the identity of the Lover is revealed; and finally WolfStar shows his true colours. This book is absolutely packed with events, as the first two were, and positively glitters with the force of Douglass' very vivid imagination.
I don't dispute that Douglass has managed to churn out a fairly effective fantasy trilogy. The world building is top n More...
I don't dispute that Douglass has managed to churn out a fairly effective fantasy trilogy. The world building is top n More...
May 31, 2009
Silveryz
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After reading the reviews posted here, i just decided to read the ending... (If there's anyone kind out there, please post a short summary on what happened to Faraday, Axis, Azhure and their families please, i would like to know even if i couldn't be bothered to read it myself. Please and thank you.)
To put it nicely, my conclusion is i've no fond feelings whatsoever for this series. I read the first book till the end to see what would happen to Faraday and Axis, how they would triump More...
To put it nicely, my conclusion is i've no fond feelings whatsoever for this series. I read the first book till the end to see what would happen to Faraday and Axis, how they would triump More...
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Aug 30, 2009
A.C
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I agree with some of my fellow readers: there is a lot not to like about Axis, he is a "tipycal" fightseeking male with a who treats the woman in his life very badly.
Even the one he loves more than life! But why should a bookhero be perfect and flawless??? And it is realistic enough - that part it is.
My problems are more with Azhure (excuse for the bad english, it is after all a foreign language for me) she is too good, too perfect and too powerful in my opinion. Things are More...
Even the one he loves more than life! But why should a bookhero be perfect and flawless??? And it is realistic enough - that part it is.
My problems are more with Azhure (excuse for the bad english, it is after all a foreign language for me) she is too good, too perfect and too powerful in my opinion. Things are More...
Sep 21, 2009
Lydia
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Faraday came into her own in this book. I was really pleased with the strength of character she showed throughout the story - and the only small disappointment I had about her was her martyr-like tendencies. But overall, well done to Sara Douglass for taking a very weak character and making her strong.
There were just a few surprises in this book, but they weren't all that large of surprises. The battle scenes were well done. The most heart-breaking portion of the story was the re More...
There were just a few surprises in this book, but they weren't all that large of surprises. The battle scenes were well done. The most heart-breaking portion of the story was the re More...
Dec 15, 2008
Shari Mulluane
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There are surprises to savor. Some will make you want to cry, some will make you want to smack the character, and others will make you cheer. The worldbuilding in this book is also stronger then in previous ones. There is one thing for sure; the world being recreated will be much more beautiful than the one that Artor controlled. The conclusion was satisfying; all the "must know" loose ends are tied up, while leaving room to continue the series. The pacing is also good, and the story f
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May 30, 2009
Renee
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I'm really disappointed in this series so far. I picked them up because I wanted a good fantasy with a female protagonist- it started off great but 1/2 way through Douglass seemed to decide she wanted to switch the focus. Problem is the only likeable character has a horrible fate, while the rest of her main characters (many of them are selfish jerks and difficult to cheer for) develop out of nowhere all these insane powers- making them undefeatable. What?!
The story is incredibly lopsided, More...
The story is incredibly lopsided, More...
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Jun 29, 2009
Christopher
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STOP. Stop right here. I know you're reading this because you just finished book 3 and are most likely looking forward to book 4. I'm here to tell you - Books 4-6 are _not_ good. I'm sorry Sara, I really am. Books 1-3 were so much fun for me to read, I couldn't put them down. I could ignore the inconsistencies others have proclaimed for what was a truly enjoyable story, but this book 4-6 business... what happened?!
Everything you enjoyed and 'loved' from the first trilogy is sma More...
Everything you enjoyed and 'loved' from the first trilogy is sma More...
Apr 19, 2007
Amy
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My general review of the Wayfarer Redemption series:
A lot of prophecy-based fantasy I've read revolves around good overcoming evil, usually with relatively little in the way of serious struggle or loss. The Wayfarer Redemption series blows that approach out of the water.
These books are gritty, gruesome, graphic, intense and filled with content that will keep your blood stirred. The good guys fall short of grace, the bad guys are misunderstood and the most redeemable, pu More...
A lot of prophecy-based fantasy I've read revolves around good overcoming evil, usually with relatively little in the way of serious struggle or loss. The Wayfarer Redemption series blows that approach out of the water.
These books are gritty, gruesome, graphic, intense and filled with content that will keep your blood stirred. The good guys fall short of grace, the bad guys are misunderstood and the most redeemable, pu More...
May 20, 2009
David
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While I agree with the other reviews that there was some serious hand-waving in this book (more so than the others - since several gods show up in this), and the final fight was fairly anti-climactic - I still enjoyed it a good deal.
I must say, I have never seen a character in any book get the short end of the stick quite so thoroughly as Faraday. However, I don't think that detracted from the story - certainly not as much as some of the god-related things going on and some of the mo More...
I must say, I have never seen a character in any book get the short end of the stick quite so thoroughly as Faraday. However, I don't think that detracted from the story - certainly not as much as some of the god-related things going on and some of the mo More...
Dec 20, 2010
Coren
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Good development from the first and second books in the series (Battleaxe and Enchanter), leading to an impressive conclusion.
These books were so successful that the publisher asked Ms Douglass to write a second trilogy. She did, and I read them, but it came as no surprise to me when I read in an interview that she disliked writing them; I disliked reading them! In fact, it was hard to believe they came from the same pen as the brilliant first three books.
These books were so successful that the publisher asked Ms Douglass to write a second trilogy. She did, and I read them, but it came as no surprise to me when I read in an interview that she disliked writing them; I disliked reading them! In fact, it was hard to believe they came from the same pen as the brilliant first three books.
Jun 19, 2010
Sueij
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More of the same, with some creative dilemmas and creative solutions. I'll go on to read #s 4-6 of the series.
However, this book needed a new editor. Punctuation was missing all over the place. Words were misspelled ("eves" when it should have been "eyes"). In one place the wrong female character's name was used, causing me a few moments of great confusion. I think a third grader proofed this one.
However, this book needed a new editor. Punctuation was missing all over the place. Words were misspelled ("eves" when it should have been "eyes"). In one place the wrong female character's name was used, causing me a few moments of great confusion. I think a third grader proofed this one.
Dec 25, 2011
Steven
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I'm enjoying the story but it's kind of getting long in the tooth. Same old thing every time. And just as I get annoyed when the male heroes do outrageous things I also feel the same about heroins. Fantasy is great but you can't just drop it into the story to fix an issue in the story line otherwise why not just have everyone run around with magic belts of protection and be done with it. Anyways I may read the others in the series after a break..... we'll see.
Oct 09, 2010
Donna
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I cannot deny that Starman was a satisfactory conclusion to Sara Douglass's Axis Trilogy: it tied up all the loose ends and answered all the questions that had arisen in the previous books, and it had maintained its ability to surprise the reader unexpectedly when doing so.
I couldn't help, however, but be disappointed by the ending. The final battle against the Skraelings was too easy, to the point of seeming contrived - there appeared to be very little struggle, and the following chapter More...
I couldn't help, however, but be disappointed by the ending. The final battle against the Skraelings was too easy, to the point of seeming contrived - there appeared to be very little struggle, and the following chapter More...
Jun 05, 2010
Wrennan
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I really enjoyed this last book of the trilogy. I have to give it four out of five stars if for no other reason than she renamed "Talon Spike" to "Star Finger". "Star Finger", man! Laughed at that for about three pages! I know this isn't a very insightful review, but that just "sticks out" in my mind. LOL (sorry) It must have held my interest pretty well for me to have read 688 pages in two and a half days.
Oct 09, 2009
Calisha
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this book is simply phenomenal i have never come cross quite like this on. but truthfully the whole series is amazing, i am a huge fan of Sara Douglass. i most definitely encourage science fiction lovers to read her works of art.what i learned is to take my own work revise to structure of how i write better.
Oct 14, 2011
Austin
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Disappointing end to an okay series. Final battles with Skraelings and Gorgrael are both sadly anticlimactic. And I was bothered by how Gorgrael fit too perfectly into the bad-guy/monster/evil lair/brooding/untrusting etc. He remained a very static character throughout the whole series. Not sure if I will read the next installment
Sep 17, 2010
Jenn
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This may not be the best written fantasy trilogy but it was one that I fully enjoyed.
It was a fun ride with Axis, Azhure and Faraday. It was also nice to see the female characters play such a significant role but Axis could of been a little more stronger. For the significant role he played in The Prophecy there were times where he was quite "weak".
Overall enjoyable book. I was sad, yet happy, to see the trilogy come to an end.
It was a fun ride with Axis, Azhure and Faraday. It was also nice to see the female characters play such a significant role but Axis could of been a little more stronger. For the significant role he played in The Prophecy there were times where he was quite "weak".
Overall enjoyable book. I was sad, yet happy, to see the trilogy come to an end.
Nov 14, 2011
tiailds
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I don't care for stories where there is no one that is entirely good. This book had me wondering who to root for. The only character I really liked is Belial. The rest were either flawed or annoying. The end fight was a let down about as much as the prophesy impact was. I'll continue reading, but I'm not encouraged.
Jan 06, 2009
Danielle
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I wasn't as entranced with this one as I was the other two, but it was a good read. I thought this book ended the series pretty good. What else could she add to this series in the other 3 books???
Jan 28, 2010
Suzanne
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I have to say, as everyone else.. It all just worked out a little too perfectly! I mean azhure happening to know exactly what to do all the time? Just a little too nice really.
Mar 23, 2008
Makana
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I had been waiting in anticipation for the USA publication to come out on this since I read the first two books in the series.
I enjoyed this series because it keeps you hanging on to every little nuance and detail of each character. You could almost play a movie in your head about where the character is going, what the character will do before even getting the that part, but the outcome isn't so predictable.
I would recommend this series to those who are able to fully div More...
I enjoyed this series because it keeps you hanging on to every little nuance and detail of each character. You could almost play a movie in your head about where the character is going, what the character will do before even getting the that part, but the outcome isn't so predictable.
I would recommend this series to those who are able to fully div More...
Sep 23, 2011
Jennifer
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It took me until about half-way through the book before I really got into it.
I did enjoy it and was glad I read through this third book in the series.
I did enjoy it and was glad I read through this third book in the series.
Sep 29, 2010
Trent
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These books are great. The characters are complex and well-described. I love that there are strong men and women characters.
Aug 03, 2011
Excellent, excellent book:) I could not wait to turn the page to see what came next. Axis is a hero's hero!!!
Sep 27, 2010
Donna
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Got bored with it. Didn't like what was happening to or between the main characters. Probably won't ever finish it.
Dec 31, 2008
Elizabeth
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This series goes together smoothly. This is the finale for the Axis series and is a must read.
Dec 14, 2010
Fritz
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I think I actually teared up at the last line. "She ran away, unfettered..." Damn.
Apr 13, 2009
Stephanie
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I'm totally sucked in by this point. Fast-paced and intriguing I couldn't put it down!
