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Liked It3 of 3 members found this review helpful “Excellent second novel in Robin Hobb's "Soldier Son" trilogy. I read the first one, "Shaman's Crossing", late last year, and while I enjoyed it, it wasn't really up to the standards of the author's previous novels. I mainly thought it was too repetitive --- she kept on making the same points...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “Couldn't finish it. Just didn't like the main character enough to continue reading. Maybe I'll try again in the future” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“sadly not as good as her three other trilogys”
emma s wrote this review Saturday, October 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“5 out of 5. Second of the Soldier's Son Trilogy. Not for the faint-of-heart, but if you can make it through, the final book is totally worth it. In this section Nevare recovers from the plague and returns home, only to continue to be victimized by the magic until he loses everything and is sent to an outpost in the back of beyond, where he is an outcast among outcasts, trying to maintain his humanity in the face of adversity.”
la isla d'lisa wrote this review Sunday, September 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Good Book .. loved the other series much better. the one with the ships”
husz wrote this review Monday, August 31 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Took a while to get started on this book, but enjoyed it too the end!”
Evan S wrote this review Thursday, August 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Better than the first one of this series (more action). Much is explained that was left out of the first book.”
Kesih wrote this review Monday, June 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This trilogy forces you to look at the other side of the conflict. By the end, I could not identify the enemy.”
Ensignpavel wrote this review Sunday, May 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Couldn't finish it. Just didn't like the main character enough to continue reading. Maybe I'll try again in the future”
Lauren K wrote this review Tuesday, May 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“While I enjoyed the overall story, I found that I was confused with where Hobb was taking the story. It is clear that Nevare must suffer great loss to bind himself to the magic.
Stephanie N wrote this review Thursday, January 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I am glad that Hobb isn't the author with the typical neat and tidy endings. I love that she forces her characters to mature with "tough love." If you think that all heroes should win the day with charm and grace, this book is not for you. ”
“Like the character development, but I felt like I was waiting for something to REALLY happen for most of the book. Again, not nearly as attractive as her previous series - I will get the final book - but I'm not as hooked or engaged. ”
LuLuBelle wrote this review Sunday, November 2 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Is it just me, or is the lack of decision making of Nevare frustrating? I felt that if it weren't for the depth of the other characters and beautiful writing of Robin Hobb, it would have been a lot less interesting. I know not every book will make you dance in happiness, and life is filled with all people, but prevarication drives me nuts.”
TheaB wrote this review Wednesday, June 25 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
