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Bezig met laden... Shadow and Bone (The Shadow and Bone Trilogy, #1) (editie 2012)door Leigh Bardugo
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Alina, chiamasole ( ) I'm giving this the benefit of the doubt because - I really liked Six of Crows - I know this was Bardugo's first book, and I know she improved as a writer. First impressions: - there are so many YA tropes it's painful - the world and character building is a little shallow. I can't say I really love anyone in here. - the Darklina romance is.... Painfully overhyped?? I liked Shadow and Bone. The story flowed well and was really easy to read. The characters were interesting, although I would have liked for them to have more depth. The romance was pretty blah. The world building was decent. The action was pretty fun. All in all, I really enjoyed this book and I'm excited to continue the series. Interesting enough, though not particularly meaty. A lot of setup, a middle that drags, and then a rushed move to the ending/pause point in the overarching story line. There are a number of secondary characters I hope are in the later installments of the series because they were some of the more interesting ones. It's very light reading that won't strain anyone in the slightest, nor befuddle any expectations. It definitely has a YA feel, and not one of the more challenging YA books at that. The writing is competent without striking the reader as brilliant. I was a little disconcerted to have my Kindle tell me I was 87% done and hit the last page. There's a lot of filler at the end, including lengthy excerpts from two of her other books. Beyond that, you've got the usual suspects when it comes to themes. If you go in expecting the story not to tread any new ground, then it's palatable. If you're looking for something novel, this isn't it. I'd say read it if you're a real fan of YA fantasy, particularly the "orphan/peasant/ordinary person who find they're actually super powerful." Sort of like Harry Potter, Luke Skywalker, Will Stanton, or a host of others.
The point I am attempting to make via this very long and rather rambling article is that Shadow and Bone is absolutely knock-your-socks-off amazing and just so different from your average YA fantasy. It is addictive, beautiful, fantastical and I just can't recommend it enough. Literally everyone will love it: fantasy lovers; historical fiction lovers; magic lovers; lovers of strong characters and amazing relationships. And, of course, not forgetting the two gorgeous lead guys for us girls. Is opgenomen inIs verkort inPrijzenOnderscheidingenErelijsten
Orphaned by the Border Wars, Alina Starkov is taken from obscurity and her only friend, Mal, to become the protegé of the mysterious Darkling, who trains her to join the magical elite in the belief that she is the Sun Summoner, who can destroy the monsters of the Fold. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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