The Necromancer is the fourth book of The Secrets of Immortal Nicholas Flamel.It was published in 2010.It recieve generally positive reviews.
The good
.I simply loved Aoife
.Great ending
The bad
.Less adventure than the first three book
.John Dee isn't as funny as usual
Quick summary
Sophie and Josh has finally returned to San Fransisco.While they were just arriving at their aunt house they saw a limo and suddenly Aoife comes out(Scatatch twin sister) and she suddenly kidnaps Sophie.Josh quickly went to the Flamels.Meanwhile now John Dee is a wanted man since he has failed to get the codex.John quickly went to London and met his old acquantinces Virginia Dare an immortal which has killed her master......................that's all I can give
The conclusion
Like always the series is fun and a fast read but this time it lacks adventure maybe because this time they are not in the run.Anyway John Dee isn't as funny as usual but luckily I really liked Aoife her dedication toward her sister is really touching and with a great ending but it is still not enough,this is perhaps the weakest of the series.
Rating:7 out of 10
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
The Demon's Lexicon
Hello everybody I'm really sorry that around this 4 month I haven't be writing any post that quickly.I was really busy I was focusing on learning a new language and it takes so much time.Anyway enough about me last week I read a book called The Demon's Lexicon it is written by Sarah Rees Brennan.It was published in 2009 and it is the first book of the triology.
The good
.A lot of suprises
.I absolutely loved Nick and Mae
.It has an engaging story
The bad
.Didn't quite like the cover(the one with illustration)
.Jamie didn't flesh out as I hoped he could
.To me she could tell about the market or Demons more
Quick summary
Nick Ryves and his brother Alan keeps fighting a group mages to protect their mother.One day a pair of siblings(Mae and Jamie)came to them seeking help because Jamie has been cursed and she heard rumours that they knew something about magic.When Nick is about to kick them out(not a people person)Alan let them stayed mainly because he has a crush on Mae.So they decided to go the Goblin Market(a place where people trade magical items and summons demons(but mages aren't allowed can you believe that)there.......That all I guess.
The conclusion
The Demon's Lexicon is an absolutely great book while it does have it badside like the cover,some part and characters should have appeared more but it is outshined by the greatness of the story and the characters and afterall if she explained and talked about everything there would be nothing to put in the sequel.
Rating:9 out of 10
The good
.A lot of suprises
.I absolutely loved Nick and Mae
.It has an engaging story
The bad
.Didn't quite like the cover(the one with illustration)
.Jamie didn't flesh out as I hoped he could
.To me she could tell about the market or Demons more
Quick summary
Nick Ryves and his brother Alan keeps fighting a group mages to protect their mother.One day a pair of siblings(Mae and Jamie)came to them seeking help because Jamie has been cursed and she heard rumours that they knew something about magic.When Nick is about to kick them out(not a people person)Alan let them stayed mainly because he has a crush on Mae.So they decided to go the Goblin Market(a place where people trade magical items and summons demons(but mages aren't allowed can you believe that)there.......That all I guess.
The conclusion
The Demon's Lexicon is an absolutely great book while it does have it badside like the cover,some part and characters should have appeared more but it is outshined by the greatness of the story and the characters and afterall if she explained and talked about everything there would be nothing to put in the sequel.
Rating:9 out of 10
Thursday, June 30, 2011
The Knightley Academy
The Knightley Academy is a book written by Violet Haberdasher.It was published in 2010 and receive a lot of positive reviews.It tells a story about Henry Grim an orphan who works as a kitchen boy accepted to a prestigious Knight School.
The good
.An unfortunate boy sent to a boarding school with a teacher who hates him,classmates who loathe him.Harry Potter Fans would definitely love this book.
.Funny characters,and I like how the characters developed when the story goes further.
The bad
.To some who loves the mystery and adventure they find in Harry Potter,They wont probably find that much in this book.
.I just hoped the ending could be more epic.
Quick Summary
Henry Grim is accepted to a prestigious knight school since he passed an exam and receive free entrance to the school but almost everybody loathe him since most of them aare rich kids and they think they don't deserve to be there.There he made friends with two other kids who receive the free entrance to the school and the pricipal's daughter ..................That's all I want to say Why spoil a good book.
The conclusion
the Knightley academy is a smart and funny books filled with enchanting things that will make any Harry Potter fans at least enjoy it while it isn't actually that adventurous compared to Harry Potter to me I prefered the relationship between Henry and Vermont more than Harry and Malfoy.Skipping that aside even none Harry Potter fans would enjoy this great book if they're not looking for something magical that is.
Rating:9 out of 10
The good
.An unfortunate boy sent to a boarding school with a teacher who hates him,classmates who loathe him.Harry Potter Fans would definitely love this book.
.Funny characters,and I like how the characters developed when the story goes further.
The bad
.To some who loves the mystery and adventure they find in Harry Potter,They wont probably find that much in this book.
.I just hoped the ending could be more epic.
Quick Summary
Henry Grim is accepted to a prestigious knight school since he passed an exam and receive free entrance to the school but almost everybody loathe him since most of them aare rich kids and they think they don't deserve to be there.There he made friends with two other kids who receive the free entrance to the school and the pricipal's daughter ..................That's all I want to say Why spoil a good book.
The conclusion
the Knightley academy is a smart and funny books filled with enchanting things that will make any Harry Potter fans at least enjoy it while it isn't actually that adventurous compared to Harry Potter to me I prefered the relationship between Henry and Vermont more than Harry and Malfoy.Skipping that aside even none Harry Potter fans would enjoy this great book if they're not looking for something magical that is.
Rating:9 out of 10
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
The Ogre Downstairs
Hello everybody Last week I read The Ogre Downstairs.It was written by Diana Wynne Jones.It was published in 1974.It did receive some positive review.
The good
.The characters are hilarious
.It has a very Imaginative story
The bad
.Too short(It's only about 250 pages)
.Not much of an adventure book
Quick summary
When their mothe marrries 'The Ogre'two of her sons immediatly dislike while Gwiiny was less jugdemental sice he onceheled her when she was lost.
When he moved in to the house he brought his two sons Malcolm and Douglas(the ogre's sons)of curse Caspar and Johny(Sally's sons)butfor the sake of theirmother they decided to pretend to care.One day 'The Ogre'bought two non chemical chemistry set.One for Malcolm and one for Caspar but when Caspar was mixing the substance Gwiiny accidentally......................Tha's al I can say since the book is short.
The conclusion
The Ogre Downstairs is a funny book with wild imaginative story that will definetely make you have a good while it is quite short and it could have probably more adventurous.The author probably decided the story was just about the family and for that I applaud her since she really manage to tie the strings to make an enjoyable for me.
Rating:8 out of 10
PS Just making sure the Ogre isn't actually an ogre thet ustcall him that since they hate him.
The good
.The characters are hilarious
.It has a very Imaginative story
The bad
.Too short(It's only about 250 pages)
.Not much of an adventure book
Quick summary
When their mothe marrries 'The Ogre'two of her sons immediatly dislike while Gwiiny was less jugdemental sice he onceheled her when she was lost.
When he moved in to the house he brought his two sons Malcolm and Douglas(the ogre's sons)of curse Caspar and Johny(Sally's sons)butfor the sake of theirmother they decided to pretend to care.One day 'The Ogre'bought two non chemical chemistry set.One for Malcolm and one for Caspar but when Caspar was mixing the substance Gwiiny accidentally......................Tha's al I can say since the book is short.
The conclusion
The Ogre Downstairs is a funny book with wild imaginative story that will definetely make you have a good while it is quite short and it could have probably more adventurous.The author probably decided the story was just about the family and for that I applaud her since she really manage to tie the strings to make an enjoyable for me.
Rating:8 out of 10
PS Just making sure the Ogre isn't actually an ogre thet ustcall him that since they hate him.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Stardust
Hello everybody sorry I couldn't write the post but beside that I really hope that you enjoyed my blog for the past year thanks to everyone who made time to read my blog llast week I read stardust a book written by Neil Gaiman.Since I really liked the movie I decided to give this book a try.It was published in 1999 and recieved a lot of positive reviews.
The good
.I prefered some characters in the book than the movie like Victoria.
.Great story with smart characters.
the bad
.The book was too short.
.Some part were just left hanging.
.The book lack character develevopment
Quick summary
Thristan is a boy who lives at Wall travel to Faerie to take a fallen star to his beloved Victoria,At the same time the king of stormhold ask his 3 sons to look for the star for who could find it will become king,At the same time three witches are looking for the star too so they can eat her heart so they caan be young again............That's all I can say it's hard to say anything without revealing too much.
The conclusion
Stardust is a fun sweet tale but it is quite short and leaves some thing unanswered.The characters are really great but it lacks character development but probably it's trying to follow fairytale style so character development never that in fairy tale anyway.Nonetheless it is a great book not to be missed for those who love fairy tale I just hope he could havemde the airship part more longer.
Rating:7 out of 10
I'm sorry this post came out so late i'll try to write the next one tomorrow
The good
.I prefered some characters in the book than the movie like Victoria.
.Great story with smart characters.
the bad
.The book was too short.
.Some part were just left hanging.
.The book lack character develevopment
Quick summary
Thristan is a boy who lives at Wall travel to Faerie to take a fallen star to his beloved Victoria,At the same time the king of stormhold ask his 3 sons to look for the star for who could find it will become king,At the same time three witches are looking for the star too so they can eat her heart so they caan be young again............That's all I can say it's hard to say anything without revealing too much.
The conclusion
Stardust is a fun sweet tale but it is quite short and leaves some thing unanswered.The characters are really great but it lacks character development but probably it's trying to follow fairytale style so character development never that in fairy tale anyway.Nonetheless it is a great book not to be missed for those who love fairy tale I just hope he could havemde the airship part more longer.
Rating:7 out of 10
I'm sorry this post came out so late i'll try to write the next one tomorrow
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