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City of Glass (The Mortal Instruments, #3)
by Cassandra Clare (Goodreads Author)
by Cassandra Clare (Goodreads Author)
Janus Vielle (The Blair Book Project)'s review
bookshelves: owned-paperback
Apr 14, 11
bookshelves: owned-paperback
Read from April 10 to 14, 2011 — I own a copy, read count: 1
One. Four. Three… The three numbers that comes into my mind when I think of City of Glass. It’s more than just the simple I LOVE YOU [Jace] LOL!
ONE word I keep muttering as I was finishing the book : WOW!
FOUR syllable word I said after turning over the last page : IN–CRED–I–BLE!
THREE words that can sum up how I feel about this novel : ALL TIME FAVORITE!
*Sigh*
I’ve always loved the character of the Mortal Instruments, so I was very pleased to see them grow here in City of Glass. Even though I had uncertainties about the second book, City of Ashes, Clare did not disappoint me here. Everything was just as I wanted it. I love how unpredictable this has turned out to be. Really! There were some events that I just went, “Whoa! I did not see that coming!” or “Wwwwhaaaattt??? No way!” or I would just eventually find myself gasping, laughing, giggling or unconsciously be holding my breath. And since I’m such a sucker for happy endings, I love how this ended.
As for Clare’s writing, it is rather remarkable. Okay, I will yield to those who said there are similarities with J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter. But as one my favorite authors, Shannon Hale, wrote on one of her blogs, when you’re starting as a writer/author, you get some of your inspiration from your favorite novels and authors. And sometimes, you’ll even write similarly to them, and it’s okay because eventually you will find your own writing style. Those aren’t her exact words but somehow that’s how I understood it. Anyway, my point is I finally saw what she was trying to say through Clare’s books, sure, they had somewhat similar notions with the villains, or the recognition of character traits from HP here as well but despite the resemblance, it has its own plot which is unique and captivating.
Moving on, I’d just like to say that I have developed an emotional attachment towards this series and I will definitely never forget the experience I’ve had with reading it.
For more of my reviews, please visit my blog:
The Blair Book Project @ www.theblairbookproject.blogspot.com
ONE word I keep muttering as I was finishing the book : WOW!
FOUR syllable word I said after turning over the last page : IN–CRED–I–BLE!
THREE words that can sum up how I feel about this novel : ALL TIME FAVORITE!
*Sigh*
I’ve always loved the character of the Mortal Instruments, so I was very pleased to see them grow here in City of Glass. Even though I had uncertainties about the second book, City of Ashes, Clare did not disappoint me here. Everything was just as I wanted it. I love how unpredictable this has turned out to be. Really! There were some events that I just went, “Whoa! I did not see that coming!” or “Wwwwhaaaattt??? No way!” or I would just eventually find myself gasping, laughing, giggling or unconsciously be holding my breath. And since I’m such a sucker for happy endings, I love how this ended.
As for Clare’s writing, it is rather remarkable. Okay, I will yield to those who said there are similarities with J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter. But as one my favorite authors, Shannon Hale, wrote on one of her blogs, when you’re starting as a writer/author, you get some of your inspiration from your favorite novels and authors. And sometimes, you’ll even write similarly to them, and it’s okay because eventually you will find your own writing style. Those aren’t her exact words but somehow that’s how I understood it. Anyway, my point is I finally saw what she was trying to say through Clare’s books, sure, they had somewhat similar notions with the villains, or the recognition of character traits from HP here as well but despite the resemblance, it has its own plot which is unique and captivating.
Moving on, I’d just like to say that I have developed an emotional attachment towards this series and I will definitely never forget the experience I’ve had with reading it.
For more of my reviews, please visit my blog:
The Blair Book Project @ www.theblairbookproject.blogspot.com
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Quotes Janus Vielle Liked
“I am a man" he told her, "and men do not consume pink beverages. Get thee gone woman, and bring me something brown.”
― Cassandra Clare, City of Glass
― Cassandra Clare, City of Glass
“Not everything is about you," Clary said furiously.
"Possibly," Jace said, "but you do have to admit that the majority of things are.”
― Cassandra Clare, City of Glass
"Possibly," Jace said, "but you do have to admit that the majority of things are.”
― Cassandra Clare, City of Glass
“And I'm suppose to sit by while you date boys and fall in love with someone else, get married...?" His voice tightened. "And meanwhile, I'll die a little bit more every day, watching.”
― Cassandra Clare, City of Glass
― Cassandra Clare, City of Glass
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Apr 17, 2011 10:09pm
i myself am a HP fan, but i don't see the resemblance on writing. oh well :) this is my fave book among the series!
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ME TOO!!! Super fave! I don't think it's the writing itself. Probably the dark lord thing resembling that Voldemort was presumed dead as well as Valentine. and the whole portal thing, blah, blah and Clare's inspiration towards her characters... but looking at HP and TMI entirely, they are totally different...
Reading your review makes me want to start it now! It's too early pa, and I still have a hang over from sleeping 4am in the morning finishing the 2nd book. Hahhaha!!!! And now, I shall start... :))
