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**3.5 stars**
This book had a boring beginning for me. The conversations were repetitive and the action seem to be going in circles. Worse, I had tons of questions and I didn't seem to be getting any answers.
Then around 1/4 of way in, I figured out exactly what was going on so I started enjoying the book. I was able to read between the lines and enjoy Gen's sleigh of hand as they were occurring.
The end was a bit protracted with heaps of explanations and discussions. I think the author could have ...more
This book had a boring beginning for me. The conversations were repetitive and the action seem to be going in circles. Worse, I had tons of questions and I didn't seem to be getting any answers.
Then around 1/4 of way in, I figured out exactly what was going on so I started enjoying the book. I was able to read between the lines and enjoy Gen's sleigh of hand as they were occurring.
The end was a bit protracted with heaps of explanations and discussions. I think the author could have ...more
I have seen this frequently cited as one of the all time best fantasy novels for middle grade and young adult readers. I'm afraid I did not feel that way. Half of this book was a road trip novel. We open with Gen in prison for having stolen the royal seal of the King of Sounis. The Magus of Sounis approaches Gen and proposes to him that in return for Gen's freedom, Gen will help the Magus retrieve a mythical lost treasure. So, with Ambiades, Sophos, Pol and the Magus accompanying him, they set o
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This book was very well written. It is the rare fantasy novel that is character driven rather than plot driven. The story is about the men traveling together rather than the quest itself. The characters are complex and interesting and I look forward to seeing where they go next in future books in the series.
Really enjoyable! Definitely 3.5 stars heading for 4; knowing it's the leadup to what is reportedly a really stellar sequel made me excited to get through even the parts that were slow.
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Lexile 920L
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.0 - AR Pts: 11.0
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.0 - AR Pts: 11.0
May 24, 2009
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