Tom L
This book helped me understand some of the issues my brother had in the past, back when we were both too young to understand or support each-other.
Like other Peter F. Hamilton books, this is incredibly long with deep back stories and histories, without really getting me to love any characters. Most often is truggle to realize who the protagonists are, and this isn't much different. In the last 5% it becomes clear that this is the introduction book to the conflict, and who the antagonists are. There's great, detailed story, I just couldn't get into it.
Quick, light story that also continues the longer story spanning the series. Good for upcoming 4th graders or older.
Quick, light story that also brings in a longer story spanning the series. Good for upcoming 4th graders or older.
Quick story with a great narration. I certainly enjoyed how the characters changed in how I saw them throughout the book.
A great story that really explains to me (an outsider) some of the sayings people have about Alaska living. I really loved the amount of thought and time that went into the resolutions after the main conflict completed.
I had tears a few times, and leapt up a couple others. Incredibly moving story.
I'm not sure why, but I just didn't connect with any of the characters, and could care less what happened to them.
I went into this curious, and came out loving it. Essentially we're following the life of a bee that is different from the others, and seeing all the different threats.
The book does an incredible job guiding the reader to recognize that being pushed into unfamiliar territory can be a good growing experience, especially with other more experienced people guiding the way.
Decent story. I think the most memorable section involved snacks. Certainly worth listening to once.
I loved the blending of the fantastical and mundane together to tell a rich story with incredibly deep, and flawed, characters.
The story was okay, but felt like there wasn't really a destination or resolution. I just didn't get the point. But it was well written.
Great, deep story. I loved how earlier parts of the book come back with a different lense and us knowing more to recally explain what's going on in some of the earlier, confusing parts.
Lots of short stories of grief and wanting brought together into a wider whole. Excellent, emotional time.
Maybe because there were so many key characters, it took me a good 100 pages to get into the book. But once it started going I was incredibly engaged. I had no idea who the final antagonist was, but loved when everything was revealed.
I was up for going a little higher on the review, but I feel like the book just didn't have any closure. I don't mean “imagine what comes next,” more like “I'm mid-story, dot the point across, and may as well end.” I really wish I could have connected with any of the characters or the story, but everything just seemed sad and a bit hopeless.
In any case, the writing was beautiful, and the connections and underlying message was strong. But I sure won't be recommending the book or looking for others like it. I just didn't connect.
Another great entry to the series. This feels much more like an intermediate book to build on something larger. But we definitely find some closure in certain areas.
Who would have thought Glynn could make parliament and administration so exciting?
Great graphic novel. There isn't any text, which can be a bit confusing. But I've really enjoyed putting my own interpretation throughout all the books in the series.