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Summary: I liked this book but...
Review: I liked this book but thought that they dragged on too much about the priest guy and that Melli and the baker boy should have gotten together.Also I thought all of the stuff on Tawl was really boring.
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Summary: Master and Fool
Review: I love this book, some people may say it is bad but I love it!!
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Summary: A Disappointing Finish
Review: I read this book and its predecessors and I thought it was average at best. Her plot line drops off, there is not much of a climax, and it is disappointing. Most of the plotline seems to come straight out of Tad Williams much better series "Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn." Her first book was good but I believe the quality dropped off because of the speed in which the final two books were produced. I look forward to Ms. Jones taking more time on a new series.
Hugh Lippincott
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Summary: Best of THE BOOK OF WORDS trilogy
Review: I thought the ending to this fabulous trilogy was one of the best I've yet to read. It wasn't predictable, that's for sure. Most people expect that princess and mate happy ending, this one goes around and around and at the ending it's quite a shocker what happens. Better than the first 2 books in the trilogy, in my opinion!
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Summary: Interesting characters that share a common bond.
Review: I was disappointed to have this triliogy end. The characters were well defined and came to life through their descriptions. With the manner in which it was written it was very easy to place myself in the story, living it as I read it. I would look forward to another book using the same characters.
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Summary: Stunning conclusion (all questions are answered)
Review: I've been burning to know who Jack really is, where he comes from, how he could possibly save the realm from the evil plottings of Baralis and Kylock. J.V. Jones ties up all the loose ends and delivers another up-all-night book
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Summary: An impressive effort: don't let the number of stars fool you
Review: It is clear in this book that JV Jones is still finding her feet, resulting in some unevenness in the overall quality of the book. But she shows great promise in her story telling ability, keeping the reader engaged with some interesting twists in the plot and visceral action (one might say a bit too visceral, as if she is trying to negate any aspertions people may cast on her abilities because of her gender).At first glance it seems to be caricature fantasy plot of the Orphan Boy who discovers his destiny is something more than he had expected. Also, Jones does not spend much time developing the background of the world the characters inhabit. But the reader will forget these minor shortcomings for the fresh and lively characters who inhabit these worlds, the gritty reality of their quest stands in contrast to the more sanitized world of Jordan. Jones also spends quite some time developing the magic system of her world, and manages to keep it believable (forgive the oxymoron). All in all, Jones shows great promise in her first trilogy, while it may not completely deserve all the praise it has garnered, it is still worth your while to read this trilogy not only because it is a very readable saga, but it is also your opportunity to see a very talented writer coming into bloom.
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Summary: An impressive effort: don't let the number of stars fool you
Review: It is clear in this book that JV Jones is still finding her feet, resulting in some unevenness in the overall quality of the book. But she shows great promise in her story telling ability, keeping the reader engaged with some interesting twists in the plot and visceral action (one might say a bit too visceral, as if she is trying to negate any aspertions people may cast on her abilities because of her gender). At first glance it seems to be caricature fantasy plot of the Orphan Boy who discovers his destiny is something more than he had expected. Also, Jones does not spend much time developing the background of the world the characters inhabit. But the reader will forget these minor shortcomings for the fresh and lively characters who inhabit these worlds, the gritty reality of their quest stands in contrast to the more sanitized world of Jordan. Jones also spends quite some time developing the magic system of her world, and manages to keep it believable (forgive the oxymoron). All in all, Jones shows great promise in her first trilogy, while it may not completely deserve all the praise it has garnered, it is still worth your while to read this trilogy not only because it is a very readable saga, but it is also your opportunity to see a very talented writer coming into bloom.
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Summary: Exceptional, a can-not-put-the-book-DOWN masterpiece.
Review: It is rare to find a book, let alone a series, that is has pleasuable to read as this series. Unlike a number of sci-fi books, J.V.Jones vocalizes her stories in an easy to read, yet extremely captivating manner. Her writing style brings out the characters in such a way as to make them seem truely alive, without swamping you with lots of detail. The book is pure enjoyment to read. If you like writers such as Steinback, Hemmingway or Tolkien - this is a must read author
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Summary: Excelent, Spectacular, and Wonderful!!
Review: J.V. Jones is a brilliant writer!! Her marvelous contrivance of both character and plot make her triology an irresistible read indeed. I was lured into her saga by the endearing Jack, loyal Tawl, and headstrong Melliandra. Readers come to know and love them, almost as if they were real. Jones' potency of plot is equally unforgettable; from the truly sinister Baralis and his incessant scheming, to the inward torments of the more benign characters, never is there a dull moment. Her Master and Fool ended the trilology with stark power, and readers are left to impatiently await the arrival of a new, equally abosorbing series. All I can say is BRAVO, Miss Jones, BRAVO!
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