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I wanted to like this book more than I did. I liked the first section, before the dragon riders landed to conduct their search in Ruatha. Then I just didn't like the writing style or the POV or the way it jumped ahead and skipped her education almost entirely. I was glad it was over and while I had a 3-book volume checked out from the library, I returned it after reading the first one. Not sure I'll go and read the others.
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So the story in this book was interesting, as were a lot of the ideas. As a librarian, I of course enjoyed the problems of information storage and dissemination. However, the gender politics and chauvinistic attitudes are just icky, and I didn't find any characters to like or cheer for. Even as the main characters' attitudes towards one another changed over time, I didn't get to know them any better or care about their codependent, borderline-abusive relationship. I'm curious about how the cultu
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I don't understand how these books are so popular. I was bored the whole time and there wasn't much of a plot. Maybe the series gets better later on? I don't think I'll keep reading to find out.
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Re-read, again.
May 04, 2012
Christina
marked it as to-read
