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Amanda Basmaji

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Enjoyable

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-16-24

Not my favorite book in the series but still stays true to the others. Things are starting to drag out a bit and the story could be a little more streamlined.

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Fantastic!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-21-23

Wow, what a great series! What a great book that I will recommend to anyone who will listen. If there is a fantasy series out there, I have probably read it and these books have skyrocketed to the top of my favorites.

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Disappointed given the reviews

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2 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-18-23

I really wanted to like this book but I just couldn't. The only reason I finished was because I didn't want to waste a credit on it. I have no idea why there's so many 5 star reviews and recommendations. The story was not very well written and the characters were borderline unlikeable. The main character was just SO BORING (I know that's the point but ugh) and had barely any redeemable qualities. He was praised the whole book for no other reason than others just saw something in him because he treated them nicely? The romance had no explanation besides them both being gay they just slightly glanced at each other the whole book. The narration was quite honestly cringe along with the redemption arc. Whoever said that the whole book was just someone in the shower thinking of witty retorts to mean things people said to him years ago was spot on. I understand the purpose of this book and there's a lot of basic lessons for children about acceptance of others and not judging a book by its cover but they laid it on way too thick and not in a "feel good" way. I probably could have told you every single event that happens in this book after reading the first chapter. Two stars because I felt guilty giving 1 but it deserves a 1.

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Enjoyed every second

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-03-23

Fantastic book and series. I liked it much more than the first trilogy. The characters were well developed, I enjoyed the strong female leads and the story was very enjoyable.

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Favorite of the series

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-12-23

I've read a ridiculous amount of fantasy and was unconvinced of this series after the first trilogy. I reluctantly started the second trio because I had nothing else lined up and I'm definitely glad I did! The character development was the only thing I really enjoyed from the first book, loving to hate the terrible people in this world, and Abercrombie outdid himself with this new generation. Cunning, ruthless, selfish, cut-throat. It does not pay to be kind in Abercrombie 's world, but we'll see where it leads in the next book. The narration is fantastic!

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Enjoyable

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-25-23

Enjoyable book but not much happened overall. I understand it's an introduction to characters and the world but after someone asked me what the book was about and I had to struggle for an answer it was clear that not much really went on. I did enjoy the in-depth character development and the world building aspect. I'm excited for the world to be expanded upon in the next book. The narration was fantastic.

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Andy Serkis is amazing!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 11-13-22

I've listened to a few different versions of The Hobbit in my day and I can't recommend this version enough. Serkis does a wonderful job voicing these classic characters and his Smaug was even better than Cumberbatch's version. When Smaug started his brooding I actually yelped in delight! Just excellent! 👏👏👏

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Great from start to finish

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 10-18-22

An all-around great read. The writer really knows his stuff and his prose is art! I'm a musician and really enjoyed his take on that aspect of the book. Can't wait to start book two and join the others in twiddling my thumbs for years waiting for the third.

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Another great in the series

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 09-07-22

Just another great book in the Stormlight Archives series though I didn't enjoy it as much as book 3. Can't wait for the next!

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Great!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-19-22

Much jucier than book 1! Great cast, great story, great pacing, on to the next!

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