Amir Saran
This series was a pleasant surprise. An apocalyptic prophecy, multiple nations within a broken America, the four horsemen of the apocalypse and more? Yes please. Great art and compelling story once you understand the characters in play
This series pulls no punches. Matt has to be going through so much shit with both aspects of his identity being bombarded by disaster and tragedy
Stephen King knows how to use descriptive language and unique points of view to really amplify the tension of a book. I really appreciate that he's not afraid to have all of his characters on a level playing field. Even the ones that appear to be main characters are not safe from a grim fate
You are doing yourself a disservice to this book if you don't listen to the audiobook with Andy Serkis as narrator
Andy Weir is absolutely brilliant. This book had me hooked from start to finish. The way he makes the science so understandable while keeping the stakes sky-high is mind-blowing. Grace and Rocky's mission is monumental, and you feel every bit of it—the urgency, the ingenuity, and the heart. Rocky is one of the be most unique characters I've ever come across, and the dynamic between him and Grace is pure gold. It's clever, emotional, and so satisfying. Weir's storytelling is next level. Highly recommend! 9/10
A great intro to Stephen King, you can't help but feel bad for both Paul and Annie despite their significant flaws
A nice fun return to Alegaecia that probably would hit harder if I hadn't just read Eragon-Inheritance just before. Short stories are always interesting though
The Jedi's views on love and attachment continue to perplex me. I appreciate the parallels drawn between Elzar and Anakin but why wasn't Elzar's experience made aware to later Jedi such as Anakin? You would think that the Jedi would have clarified things on this subject. It makes Yoda look like he has completely flipped his stance by the time of the Prequels.
I also felt Porter's story in this book isn't very indicative of his character. As wise and old as he is, he would be the last person to be too focused on revenge to help with bigger problems in the galaxy.
It was nonetheless cool to see elements from earlier phases come together in this book and the stage is set for a very intense, exciting ending. The book suffers from being a penultimate entry in the story, making the stakes in this particular novel feel smaller as you know they are saving the crazy stuff for the next novel.
A great book that showcases a lot of character development, especially for Eragon. Some of the reveals in the book are fantastic as well. I enjoyed a lot of it but I think the main plot didn't advance too much. I feel like there is a lot of events they are going to have to cover in the fourth novel.
Loved getting to see a smaller-scale conflict and how each of the council members approached it. It's also bittersweet knowing how The Clone Wars likely contributed to more neglect similar to what the citizens of Kwenn felt in this book. of course, it's always painful knowing how Order 66 ends in tragedy
9/10
Eldest takes what was great in Eragon and builds upon it. It was nice seeing what Roran was up to and to follow his POV for a decent amount
Epic ending to the series filled with heartbreaking losses and delightful triumphs. I do miss the wondrous and exploring aspects of the first few books, but the Deathly Hallows answers all of the unfinished questions in a perfect way
4.5/5
Such a sad book that feels a little rushed at some points, especially at the end.
Gale sucks
Quest for the Hidden City is a novel written by George Mann. In my opinion, the plot of the book was somewhat dry and did not fully engage me as a reader. The characters also failed to captivate me and I found it difficult to become invested in their stories.
However, I did appreciate the real-life commentary on sustainability that was present in the book. The consequences explored in the plot touched on important environmental themes and shed light on the importance of protecting our planet.
Overall, while I found certain aspects of Quest for the Hidden City to be lacking, I do think it tackles an important issue and raises awareness about the need for sustainability. It may not have been the most thrilling read for me personally, but it did make me think about the impact of our actions on the world around us.
Good book. But I couldn't stand being in Snow's POV. He's repulsive with how he rationalizes the awful stuff he's done. Definitely makes you hate him more when looking at the Hunger Games trilogy with Katniss
Also, justice for Sejanus and Lucy Gray! Idc if it's unlikely, she lives in my book
Book holds up well! Loved it when I was a kid and still do now when I forgot basically the entire story
