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blaauwklavertje's review against another edition
3.0
Ik vind een aantal slechterikken veel beter te pruimen dan dat onnozel joch dat gewoon niet weet wie er te vertrouwen is. Toch vond ik dit een beter deel dan het vorige deel. Maar ik blijf het tempo van het verhaal zwaar ongeloofwaardig vinden. Wel geniet ik nog steeds van alle mythologische wezens en plaatsen. Het is me een dikke drie sterren waard.
razzmataz's review against another edition
4.0
This book was really good, i really want to finish the series!! The thing about this series that i like is the fact that it incorporates lots of myths and legends as well as historical facts. The author has done a very good job of binding these unrelated things together within a plot and keeping it through five books so far. i genuinely want to finish this series and i want to find out what happens...
thefolklaurate's review against another edition
4.0
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*Note: Because this is the fifth book, there will be spoilers for anyone that had not read the first four books*
The fifth installment of The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel had me jumping up and down for ages until I could finally take the book off my shelf, sit down, and read uninterrupted. I'm a die hard fan of this series and this book still knew how to keep me off my toes and surprise me up until the very end. That very last page just knocked my socks off! I was not expecting anything like that cliffhanger. Oh. My. God.
Okay, so we have the twins who've finally chosen sides, Scatty and the group of immortals are trapped in the past era of Danu Talis, and the Flamels are nearing the end of their days. Not a bad start. While I was reading everything was great up until I got to the segments of Danu Talis. They weren't bad, I just failed to remember the strange shadowrealm and the beings that inhabited the area. That was all. So we jump around from point of view to point of view but fails to get messy. It's a delicate balance between the different areas and characters, and moves the story along splendidly.
One thing that I always enjoy with Michael Scott are his descriptions. The details on the auras, how they look and smell. It's just so beautiful and makes me enjoy this story so much more. And how his characters grow, a significant deal of growing from book one I can tell you that much. I remember that I wasn't too fond of the twins in the beginning, but the longer they spent with the Flamels, through all the dangers and magic, the encounters with immortals and Elders, I grew to relate and understand them and the hardships that they bare.
Final Summation: A great fifth installment that leads me begging for the final book to this series. Michael Scott really is the master of secrets and cliffhangers because I'm dangling on the tips of my fingers.
*Note: Because this is the fifth book, there will be spoilers for anyone that had not read the first four books*
The fifth installment of The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel had me jumping up and down for ages until I could finally take the book off my shelf, sit down, and read uninterrupted. I'm a die hard fan of this series and this book still knew how to keep me off my toes and surprise me up until the very end. That very last page just knocked my socks off! I was not expecting anything like that cliffhanger. Oh. My. God.
Okay, so we have the twins who've finally chosen sides, Scatty and the group of immortals are trapped in the past era of Danu Talis, and the Flamels are nearing the end of their days. Not a bad start. While I was reading everything was great up until I got to the segments of Danu Talis. They weren't bad, I just failed to remember the strange shadowrealm and the beings that inhabited the area. That was all. So we jump around from point of view to point of view but fails to get messy. It's a delicate balance between the different areas and characters, and moves the story along splendidly.
One thing that I always enjoy with Michael Scott are his descriptions. The details on the auras, how they look and smell. It's just so beautiful and makes me enjoy this story so much more. And how his characters grow, a significant deal of growing from book one I can tell you that much. I remember that I wasn't too fond of the twins in the beginning, but the longer they spent with the Flamels, through all the dangers and magic, the encounters with immortals and Elders, I grew to relate and understand them and the hardships that they bare.
Final Summation: A great fifth installment that leads me begging for the final book to this series. Michael Scott really is the master of secrets and cliffhangers because I'm dangling on the tips of my fingers.
laura22_'s review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
thatjournalistwhoreads's review against another edition
5.0
If you thought that the series was coming to a nice closing, this book is the one that will prove you wrong. This series is one of my favorites because of it's ability to keep me on my toes, and this book does not disappoint. There are a ton of plot twists and every character is added to and made even more dynamic then before. The Warlock is a great read!
campgirl's review against another edition
5.0
So. VERY. Great.
Just when I thought there could not be another spectacular twist or mind-blowing turn, a few pages later, there was another! And they all fit together so well, yet not predictable (and I usually can call many plot twist ages in advance). In fact, I am going to re-read a chapter or two just to make sure I did not miss something because I originally sensed there was something more, but something eventually, rightfully set my mind at ease although now I wonder what hindsight might reveal and if it even makes sense that I should have kept wondering/questioning.
Regardless of your age, READ THIS SERIES NOW.
Just when I thought there could not be another spectacular twist or mind-blowing turn, a few pages later, there was another! And they all fit together so well, yet not predictable (and I usually can call many plot twist ages in advance). In fact, I am going to re-read a chapter or two just to make sure I did not miss something because I originally sensed there was something more, but something eventually, rightfully set my mind at ease although now I wonder what hindsight might reveal and if it even makes sense that I should have kept wondering/questioning.
Regardless of your age, READ THIS SERIES NOW.
jessimoen's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
dr_dumpling's review against another edition
4.0
More of a 4.5 rating
As usual, Scott has concocted a flawless story that abounds with mythology, including prophecies and immortals. There're several astonishing twists and turns, which leaves us to wonder whether it's possible for people to be inherently good or evil. This time, Josh and Sophie have drifted apart, with one drifting towards the dark side while the other tries to defend humanity and redeem his/her sibling. We also see a lot of character development and snippets of cultural lore, while everything ties together smoothly, ending in a huge cliffhanger. I just don't like how the story seems to move so quickly and shifts from so many different points of view; sometimes it's hard to remember that the whole book practically takes place in a day.
As usual, Scott has concocted a flawless story that abounds with mythology, including prophecies and immortals. There're several astonishing twists and turns, which leaves us to wonder whether it's possible for people to be inherently good or evil. This time, Josh and Sophie have drifted apart, with one drifting towards the dark side while the other tries to defend humanity and redeem his/her sibling. We also see a lot of character development and snippets of cultural lore, while everything ties together smoothly, ending in a huge cliffhanger. I just don't like how the story seems to move so quickly and shifts from so many different points of view; sometimes it's hard to remember that the whole book practically takes place in a day.