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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Intrigues: pretty intriguing,
This review is from: Intrigues (Hardcover)
I'm a big fan of Mercedes Lackey and this is a great addition to her "Valdemar" Fantasy world. It's the second in a new trilogy (The Collegium Chronicles); the first in this trilogy was "Foundation" and it was outstanding. Great new characters and intriguing (pun intended) situations."Intrigues" is very well written, and it makes me really impatient for the third book, which, presumably will answer all unanswered questions!
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3.3 out of 5 stars (54 customer reviews) 33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Mags has it tough but he "muddles through",
By D. Politis "A book is good company" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Intrigues (Hardcover)
Mags grows up in this sequel to Foundation. He learns more about how friendships work and the true meaning of teamwork. For a former slave in a mine, learning how to fit in is difficult. I enjoyed the banter between Mags and Dallen (his companion). This book is darker than Foundation, with Mags having to deal with a lot of unpleasantness. My only quibble is that this book seems geared toward a younger audience, with most of the focus on young adults in the Collegium taking classes. I still really enjoyed it even though I'm not in that stage of life. Fans of Valdemar should definitely read Intrigues, but it's not anywhere near my favorite Mercedes Lackey novel.
34 of 37 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
A little disappointed...,
By michael j. whitten - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Intrigues (Hardcover)
So, I am a great fan of Lackey and have read all of her books. Foundation was one of my favorites of hers so far, but frankly I was overall disappointed with Intrigues. I mean the plot was interesting and all, but the way in which it was presented was choppy at best. Lackey seems to have been in a hurry with this one for there is none of her previous more flowing writing style. It jumps from scene to scene abruptly, and you are left with some feelings of disappointment for the scenes are not played out fully to reader satisfaction. Also as a side note...she could use a new editor to check grammar and spelling (sorry pet peeve of mine). Anyway, interesting plot and the character of Mags does show really interesting growth in this installment. However, I think Lackey needs to revisit her old works because this writing style does not even come close to her previous works.
57 of 66 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Wait For Book 3 Before Buying,
By BookMaven - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Intrigues (Hardcover)
Don't get me wrong: Intrigues is not bad, it's just not a complete story. Reading through the novel is (unfortunately) a lot like watching Star Wars: the Phantom Menace. It's mildly entertaining, but most of it's build-up for the actual, interesting Darth Vader story everyone wants to see.Honestly, this book feels like Ms. Lackey had a deadline, and decided to throw together her "backstory" notes regarding "Character Development" along with some stuff she remembered from Harry Potter. At one point, I was fairly certain Mags IS Harry...well, emo medieval Harry, complete with wannabe quidditch. Except, Mags's Nimbus.. err.. Companion can talk, and J.K. Rowling always had a really strong, solid plot (with a real beginning, middle, and end) in her books with a LOT less preaching. Intrigues, on the other hand, is almost entirely about telling the reader what the characters are all about (at one point, in fact, the characters shout at one another what their characters are like before other characters step in to explain that yes indeed that is true but so-and-so has added depth/aspects of their personality and that added depth is blah blah blah). Some of you may think I'm exaggerating, but sadly I'm not. That last sentence actually takes up an entire chapter. IF an interesting story occurs (and there are some pretty heavy-handed hints that there are Happenings afoot in Valdemar, particularly toward the end of the book), it should unfold in the third book. So, I'd wait for the third book and read the two at once. Or, skip the second book altogether. You won't be missing much. |
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