Alek and Deryn are on the last leg of their round-the-world quest to end World War I, reclaim Alek’s throne as prince of Austria, and finally fall ...
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Dec 20, 2011
AH
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4.5 stars rounded up to 5 stars
Update 12/20/11 - Bonus chapter to Goliath posted on Scott Westerfeld's blog. Here's the link.
Barking spiders! What a great way to end a series! I want more!
The third and final book in Scott Westerfeld’s Leviathan series did not disappoint. Set during WWI, our heroes Dylan (actually Deryn, a young woman) and Alek are on board the living airship the Leviathan (a giant floating whale!) as it flies eastward towards the orient and b More...
Update 12/20/11 - Bonus chapter to Goliath posted on Scott Westerfeld's blog. Here's the link.
Barking spiders! What a great way to end a series! I want more!
The third and final book in Scott Westerfeld’s Leviathan series did not disappoint. Set during WWI, our heroes Dylan (actually Deryn, a young woman) and Alek are on board the living airship the Leviathan (a giant floating whale!) as it flies eastward towards the orient and b More...
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Sep 22, 2011
Sam
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Now that it's a couple days after this is out, I thought I could write a wonderful spoiler-filled review and we could all fan-girl/boy with each other, but I can't. I don't know how to write a review.
It was awesome.
It was awesome.
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Jan 17, 2012
Jo
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"Reality had no gears, and you never knew what surprises would come spinning out its chaos."
Dear Alek,
I know in my review for Behemoth I told you that I was going to dedicate this final review to you and I would think of a theme tune for you.
Well, I haven’t.
I thought that, instead of writing a proper review that will help readers decide whether to read this book or not (you’d think this was a review site or something), I’d write you a letter. More...
Dear Alek,
I know in my review for Behemoth I told you that I was going to dedicate this final review to you and I would think of a theme tune for you.
Well, I haven’t.
I thought that, instead of writing a proper review that will help readers decide whether to read this book or not (you’d think this was a review site or something), I’d write you a letter. More...
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Jun 24, 2011
Looksie
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Scott Westerfeld's Leviathan series is a favorite among steampunk fans so it's no surprise that the finale book would set new levels of awesome. I was going to attempt to hold off reviewing this book since it doesn't come out until September but I simply couldn't resist. This is a series that I would liken with Harry Potter because it's very action-adventure, boy/girl friendly and PG. Just because there are historical references in this series doesn't mean it will be boring. In fact, it makes t
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Nov 23, 2011
Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!*
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SCOTT WESTERFELD, WHY YOU SO AMAZING? Like, seriously. It's not fair.
I don't think I've ever been disappointed by a Scott Westerfeld book. Sure, some are better than others, but they always have such awesome world-building, they're always exciting, and they're always a ton of fun to read. It's hard to beat his previous series like Uglies and Midnighters, but I think he just may have done it with the Leviathan trilogy.
First of all, the premise is so freaking awesome I want More...
I don't think I've ever been disappointed by a Scott Westerfeld book. Sure, some are better than others, but they always have such awesome world-building, they're always exciting, and they're always a ton of fun to read. It's hard to beat his previous series like Uglies and Midnighters, but I think he just may have done it with the Leviathan trilogy.
First of all, the premise is so freaking awesome I want More...
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Jul 23, 2011
Catie
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Fans of Leviathan and Behemoth will be very satisfied with this final installment, which seems to be the end for Alek and Deryn. This book contains, in spades, all of the elements of the previous two books that I adore. Deryn doesn’t brood, she acts! And Alek, well…he might brood just a squitch but that’s barking princes for you! There is a remarkable lack of melodrama here. These books are dynamic and exciting with plenty of action and derring do.
Deryn and Alek are once again a More...
Deryn and Alek are once again a More...
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Dec 22, 2011
Nina
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SLIGHTLY SPOILERY.
So, it’s the last in the Leviathan series. I loved the other two in the series, Leviathan and Behemoth. I reviewed Leviathan here before, but haven;t written a review of Behemoth yet. Maybe some day. Anyway, I was waiting for this book for ages, even though I knew it would be the end of the series and I’d be sad to see it go. So I was expecting a lot,
We got a lot too. The Leviathan heads to Siberia, where they pick up Tesla, an inventor who says he can end the war. More...
So, it’s the last in the Leviathan series. I loved the other two in the series, Leviathan and Behemoth. I reviewed Leviathan here before, but haven;t written a review of Behemoth yet. Maybe some day. Anyway, I was waiting for this book for ages, even though I knew it would be the end of the series and I’d be sad to see it go. So I was expecting a lot,
We got a lot too. The Leviathan heads to Siberia, where they pick up Tesla, an inventor who says he can end the war. More...
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Aug 05, 2011
Isamlq
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Goliath even the title hints at the effort I put into reading it... not necessarily a bad thing just different. Thinking back to Leviathan, I remember having shelved it; only catching on to what others saw half way through, my second time around with it. I'm used to 'give me fast and easy books', Leviathan and Behemoth are not any of those. Instead, I had to pace myself, pay a little more attention to Dylan's and Alek's world. It was a chore at first, for sure... but once the I'd grown accustome
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Dec 02, 2011
Samantha
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"I sure did like the first cover of Leviathan without the kids' faces on it more than these other ones."
I do still agree that this cover doesn't hold a candle to the first book (before they put on the face) But this book in almost every other way is just as good, better in a few respects. Actually, it's been quite some time since I nearly cried at the end of a book simply because it was over. I was very excited to read this but I didn't realize until halfway through (as the More...
I do still agree that this cover doesn't hold a candle to the first book (before they put on the face) But this book in almost every other way is just as good, better in a few respects. Actually, it's been quite some time since I nearly cried at the end of a book simply because it was over. I was very excited to read this but I didn't realize until halfway through (as the More...
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Dec 15, 2011
Issam
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Excellent.
Scott Westerfeld is the king of YA, and he shows us why with the conclusion to his newest series, Leviathan.
Goliath roars with a strong momentum from the previous installment, offering some of the best creative world-building I've ever seen, mixed in with strong male and female characters, intense action, a believable romance, and an unpredictable story. And, as always, Keith Thompson's highly detailed artwork accompanying this novel is simply gorgeous, making More...
Scott Westerfeld is the king of YA, and he shows us why with the conclusion to his newest series, Leviathan.
Goliath roars with a strong momentum from the previous installment, offering some of the best creative world-building I've ever seen, mixed in with strong male and female characters, intense action, a believable romance, and an unpredictable story. And, as always, Keith Thompson's highly detailed artwork accompanying this novel is simply gorgeous, making More...
Nov 14, 2011
Lauren
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I've really enjoyed all three installments of this trilogy. The alternate history is clever and very well integrated with actual World Ward I events and historical figures. Both of the main characters are interesting, likable, and react reasonably to events (which is not always true of YA characters). The action is always exciting and manages to remain relevant to the story, and while there is a romance it does not dominate the plot to an unreasonable degree. Goliath is a fitting conclusion t
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Feb 06, 2012
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This book was amazing. I loved reading every word. Its very captivating and fun to read something like this book. I enjoyed all the action and adventure. All the books to this trilogy were great. The first book was hard to get through but I made it. The second was even better. But the third was the best. I loved the suspense and drama in this book. I recommend it to all teenagers that love an action romance book. The setting is perfect for it. Who knew world war would bring two people together t
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Feb 03, 2012
Rhiannon
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Oh Alek, Deryn, and of course Bovril how I love you. I love you so much I made the hubby get up at 6am during the BEA to get tickets to the Scott Westerfeld signing so that I could get Goliath early and signed. But then I didn't want it to be over and I held out till almost two months after it was published before reading it!
For starters, all the things I want to say, I can't without mega spoilage. Sigh. So share your spoilery views in the comments and make me happy people because I More...
For starters, all the things I want to say, I can't without mega spoilage. Sigh. So share your spoilery views in the comments and make me happy people because I More...
Jan 14, 2012
Trisha
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The Short and Sweet of It
The third and final installment of the Leviathan trilogy, Goliath follows Alek and Deryn in their quest to end a war between Darwinists and Clankers, two opposing ideologies which drive almost every country on the planet.
A Bit of a Ramble
I have already discussed many of the issues I enjoyed with this book: the intriguing politics and the deceptively simple take on gender. But there is one statement I made in that post which I now whole heartedly disag More...
The third and final installment of the Leviathan trilogy, Goliath follows Alek and Deryn in their quest to end a war between Darwinists and Clankers, two opposing ideologies which drive almost every country on the planet.
A Bit of a Ramble
I have already discussed many of the issues I enjoyed with this book: the intriguing politics and the deceptively simple take on gender. But there is one statement I made in that post which I now whole heartedly disag More...
Jan 10, 2012
Lj
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Jan 06, 2012
Miss
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Suddenly the jittering imperfections of the film fell away, disappearing like the pages of a good book. The balloon sailed past a steep cliff, and the heroine leapt onto the rocky slant and began to scramble toward the top. By the time Pauline was hanging from the edge, her betrothed racing to save her in his walking machine, Alek's heart was pounding. (308)
Source: One Prince Aleksander of Hohenburg, watching the movie the Perils of Pauline
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Dec 19, 2011
Anila
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The next time you're going to get on a plane, pick up one of these books. Whichever you haven't read, if you have yet to finish the series, or your favorite if you have. Reading about action atop the back of a flying genetically engineered whale takes on a whole new level of awe and enjoyment when you yourself can glance sideways and down at the puffy backs of clouds.
Which is basically to say that on a 2.5 hour plane ride yesterday, I somehow plowed through 250 pages of this book w More...
Which is basically to say that on a 2.5 hour plane ride yesterday, I somehow plowed through 250 pages of this book w More...
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Dec 11, 2011
Melanie
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I thought that this book was a great conclusion to the Leviathan trilogy. Great, but not spectacular. It tied up all the loose ends nicely, was paced very well, and while it didn't have a completely surprising twist at the end, it wasn't predictable or anything. It did everything it was supposed to do, but I have to say that I was expecting something more. More, in terms of emotions and a purpose. As in, for some books, like the Hunger Games trilogy, the last book drove across that final me
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Nov 26, 2011
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The final book in the Leviathan trilogy is not perfect, but it is extremely entertaining. I'm putting all my cards on the table here: I have a weird and longstanding love of the whole girl-disguised-as-a-boy trope. So when, in this book, Alek finds out about "Dylan's" true identity, I enjoyed myself far too much. (And no, that's not a spoiler: it's given away on the dust jacket.)
On top of that Alternative World War I is still raging on. The action and/or angst never sto More...
On top of that Alternative World War I is still raging on. The action and/or angst never sto More...
Nov 23, 2011
Shannon
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I think I've said this with my reviews of both Leviathan and Behemoth, but it merits saying it again: if you've never tried steampunk, this series is a great place to start. It brings a great setting in both time (WWI) and place (Europe, Turkey, Russia, Asia and US), great characters (a prince and an airman, amongst others) and a fascinating "what if" approach to history.
If you've read Leviathan and Behemoth, you won't be disappointed in this final installment of the trilogy More...
If you've read Leviathan and Behemoth, you won't be disappointed in this final installment of the trilogy More...
Nov 23, 2011
Jennifer
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Scott Westerfield provides yet another satisfying alternate history/steampunkish novel with Goliath. Although I love the idea for this series of novels, I always finish them knowing that I've enjoyed the romp through the story, but feeling as if something is missing. This is not to say that I think that the novels are poorly-written. As with Westerfield's Pretties series, I find the characters somewhat two-dimensional. Even through several volumes, Westerfield's characters don't feel like re
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Nov 19, 2011
Kate Strawberry
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Goliath was a very quick read that I quite enjoyed. Many of the same highlights of the previous two books apply: endearing characters, dramatic and exciting action, and a generally fascinating world make this series a pleasure to read.
Alek finally figures out that Deryn is a girl early on in this one, which is good because I was getting rather sick of that particular device. I thought the revelation and reaction were well done and believable on both their parts. Alek's fixation with More...
Alek finally figures out that Deryn is a girl early on in this one, which is good because I was getting rather sick of that particular device. I thought the revelation and reaction were well done and believable on both their parts. Alek's fixation with More...
Nov 17, 2011
Ladyhart21
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Honestly, this book, along with the entire series, is amazing! Out of all my favorite books (Harry Potter, Bartimaeus trilogy and the Hunger Games trilogy)this series has to have my favorite conclusion! It is action packed and the characters are so lifelike and relate-able! You can see Alek grow as a person, and the dynamic between him and Deryn (my favorite heroin of all time, seriously, she's so cool)is really heartwarming. I don't want to give anything away, and I don't want to explain what t
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Nov 16, 2011
Melani
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Goliath by Scott Westerfeld. I’m not sure how I feel about this book. I don’t love it the way I did Leviathan or Behemoth, but it was fun to read. I’m going to sound pretty negative below, but I really did like the book. It just disappointed me with the ending, which felt abrupt and a little dues ex machina.
I really love Deryn and Alex as characters. They’re believable and brave and enjoyable to follow through their adventures. Their arguments and eventual romance felt real and More...
I really love Deryn and Alex as characters. They’re believable and brave and enjoyable to follow through their adventures. Their arguments and eventual romance felt real and More...
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Oct 28, 2011
Julio
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The final volume in Westerfeld's Leviathan trilogy ends with sevaral bangs and explosions, as well as several hints of what's to come next for Deryn and Aleck. We get to see a greater swath of the Clanker/Darwinist world and how certain cultures mix and match and integrate the two. (I was particularly taken by how America fit into this world...and would love to explore it more if Westerfeld returns to this world.) Westerfeld does another great job of incorporating famous historical personages in
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Oct 09, 2011
K
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One of my very favorite fictional friendships.
Once again aboard the Leviathan, Dylan and Alek are at the whims of the Admiralty. The crew of the airship is instructed to immediately pick up a mystery passenger who brings with him a device that he claims could stop the war. Alek is eager to back up this possibility of peace while Deryn and the lady boffin are wary of the nutter and his big talk and crazy theories. This new development takes them to America, a country still divided in More...
Once again aboard the Leviathan, Dylan and Alek are at the whims of the Admiralty. The crew of the airship is instructed to immediately pick up a mystery passenger who brings with him a device that he claims could stop the war. Alek is eager to back up this possibility of peace while Deryn and the lady boffin are wary of the nutter and his big talk and crazy theories. This new development takes them to America, a country still divided in More...
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Oct 05, 2011
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Review Written by Paula @ Reading Lark
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This is book 3 of the Leviathan series- and the pace for great writing doesn't let up. This volume's title refers to a great instrument of warfare. Our young heroes, Deryn and Alek, find themselves cruising over Siberia- and the journey continues east throughout the book. They have to find their way out of progressively tighter jams, and in doing so, strengthen their relationship.
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This is book 3 of the Leviathan series- and the pace for great writing doesn't let up. This volume's title refers to a great instrument of warfare. Our young heroes, Deryn and Alek, find themselves cruising over Siberia- and the journey continues east throughout the book. They have to find their way out of progressively tighter jams, and in doing so, strengthen their relationship.
I confess More...
Oct 05, 2011
Kayla
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I've been in love with Scott Westerfeld's books for . . . longer than I can remember. Several years. And when I picked up Leviathan, the first book of this trilogy, a few years ago, I never imagined the extreme anticipation I'd have for this conclusion! It seemed to take forever for the buildup to stop and the finale to actually arrive, but it was well worth the wait. This is an end I both loved and enjoyed.
Alek and Deryn are two fabulous characters. Alek, prince of Hohenburg, is won More...
Alek and Deryn are two fabulous characters. Alek, prince of Hohenburg, is won More...
Sep 26, 2011
Bethany
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I think everyone else has summed up the plot and highlights pretty well, but what really struck me (in the "OMG, this is amazing" way) was the nonchalant disposal of gender norms and most heteronormative ideas. The exchange between Lilit and Deryn was particularly striking (paraphrased because I already returned the book to the library):
Lilit: You do make a dashing boy, you know.
Deryn: I don't think Alek wants a dashing boy.
Lilit: You'll never know unless you More...
Lilit: You do make a dashing boy, you know.
Deryn: I don't think Alek wants a dashing boy.
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Sep 25, 2011
Shawna
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Completely splendid. I was a little worried about how this would end. I've loved the first two books, and after the last Harry Potter book ended a series I loved with a book I can barely tolerate, I'm leery of getting my hopes up too high. Even another of Westerfeld's trilogies, Midnighters, ended on what I thought of as kind of a bittersweet note, and I don't like bittersweet. With Midnighters, I wanted to see more because I wasn't satisfied with the ending. But with this book, I was pleased to
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