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(Please note that this is a bit of an informal review and also a very short one.)
First thing’s first: Alison Croggon is a fantastic writer. She’s got a vivid taste for describing things. She knows how to bring to life a scene. Everything about Gilman’s Cot was nerve-rackingly real. The third-person omniscient point of view works well for the story—not as erratic in changing from character to character as say, John Flanagan (Ranger’s Appren ...more
(Please note that this is a bit of an informal review and also a very short one.)
First thing’s first: Alison Croggon is a fantastic writer. She’s got a vivid taste for describing things. She knows how to bring to life a scene. Everything about Gilman’s Cot was nerve-rackingly real. The third-person omniscient point of view works well for the story—not as erratic in changing from character to character as say, John Flanagan (Ranger’s Appren ...more
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I have read this book, I don't remember how many times I have read it lol. I hate that the series is not over, I would love to have more adventures with these characters
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A promising beginning for young adult high fantasy. The characters are interesting & I enjoyed the story.
This book wasn't too bad, although I must admit that sometimes it seemed a little drab.
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Nov 29, 2007
Kristen Harvey
marked it as to-read
Jan 29, 2008
Hilary
rated it
really liked it
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Oct 10, 2008
Brillare
marked it as to-read
Apr 19, 2009
A
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Nov 03, 2009
Laurie(Time Stand Still)
marked it as to-read
