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I definitely liked this one a lot better than the first book! The plot was much more exciting, I really enjoyed the political maneuvering. And I cared more about the characters in this one than I did in the first. Megan Whalen Turner has a very unique voice and this story was told in a way that just felt different than other books. I hadn't been sold on this series prior to this one but I think I'm interested in continuing on with book 3.
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Well, while I have to say I missed all the travelling and the landscape descriptions from the first book, and thought the twists were a bit more obvious, I still enjoyed this book a lot.
It certainly has more betrayals, politics and action, which is not a bad thing, and the author sure knows how to write an intriguing book.
I had less trouble with the characters age than in the first book, although now I am completely convinced that no one can count these as young-adult novels anymore. I had an ...more
It certainly has more betrayals, politics and action, which is not a bad thing, and the author sure knows how to write an intriguing book.
I had less trouble with the characters age than in the first book, although now I am completely convinced that no one can count these as young-adult novels anymore. I had an ...more
Well book two (unlike the first one) grabbed my attention from the first page and suddenly Eugenides is a likable character. I absolutely hated everything about the first book. Gen was an ass as was every other character presented. Yet here, Gen is a great character. I totally loved him and felt pity and wonder at the same time. I wanted to hate Attolia but I found that I couldn't. I have great difficulty with political intrigues and found that I couldn't follow what the heck was going on. Oh I
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I am really liking this series. I have been listening to them and the narrator is really good, too. This book starts where "The Thief" ends and has the same engaging characters. It's full of palace intrigue and political machinations with twists and turns all over the place. A war between Eddis and Attolia begins and Gen has some tasks to do to help turn the tide. Fun!
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A good story, with a few twist and turns.
Jan 06, 2010
Amy ~Lover of Books~
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