Details Of Books Predator's Gold (Mortal Engines Quartet #2)
Title | : | Predator's Gold (Mortal Engines Quartet #2) |
Author | : | Philip Reeve |
Book Format | : | Paperback |
Book Edition | : | First Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 316 pages |
Published | : | January 1st 2006 by Eos (first published September 19th 2003) |
Categories | : | Young Adult. Fantasy. Science Fiction. Steampunk. Fiction. Dystopia |
Philip Reeve
Paperback | Pages: 316 pages Rating: 3.97 | 17090 Users | 1123 Reviews
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I thought I liked the first book of this series, but I enjoyed this one even more! I think now that I am more used to this post-apocalyptic, steampunk world of predator cities and crazy flying machines, it is easier to just sit back, soak into the story, and enjoy the ride.I won't say too much specifically about the story as it could end up spoiling the first book as well. I will say, though, that I figured it would just be more of the same as the first book. However, the author managed to take this specific steampunk universe he created and find new, unique ways to entertain the reader. I was very satisfied and it makes me more excited to get to book 3 than I originally was to get to book 2.
I am very sorry that the first movie didn't fare too well because I feel like this book could have served as the basis for one heck of an awesome sequel. This was even more obvious to me in that I couldn't help but try and picture what it would be like on the big screen. But, *sigh*, I will likely have to just settle for the movies in my head.
Steampunk fantasy fans - read this series!
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Original Title: | Predator's Gold |
ISBN: | 0060721960 (ISBN13: 9780060721961) |
Edition Language: | English |
Series: | Mortal Engines Quartet #2 |
Characters: | Tom Natsworthy, Hester Shaw, Anna Fang |
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Ratings: 3.97 From 17090 Users | 1123 ReviewsCrit Of Books Predator's Gold (Mortal Engines Quartet #2)
And so on to the second of the Mortal Engines series. Now as usual I will try and capture my thoughts here without giving away any spoilers - lets see how successful I am at that. Anyway this book is although clearly from the work of the Mortal Engines - it has a slightly different feel to it, I guess not having to introduce to characters and the rather unique way the world runs makes things a little easier and yes the pace of the story a lot faster. That said you can see how the relationship of5 stars simply for how incredibly well Reeve not only manages his plot to perfection but also the clanger of an ending. I had only read Mortal Engines and bought the rest of the series donkey's years ago when they first came out. I am finding them hugely enjoyable and like the fact that Reeve is testing themes and character by pushing some into zones that some readers might question, morally. To me these books are a little like ''what if Dickens had written post-apocalyptic novels'.
I thought I liked the first book of this series, but I enjoyed this one even more! I think now that I am more used to this post-apocalyptic, steampunk world of predator cities and crazy flying machines, it is easier to just sit back, soak into the story, and enjoy the ride.I won't say too much specifically about the story as it could end up spoiling the first book as well. I will say, though, that I figured it would just be more of the same as the first book. However, the author managed to take
Just a short review for this one!What I liked: - I love the world Philip Reeve has created. It's so imaginative and unlike anything I've read before!- There is so much action, as well as twists and turns, especially in the last third of the book, that it's super hard to put down. It was definitely a "I'll go to sleep after one more chapter..." kinda thing.- It's also pretty exciting watching how everything comes together towards the end.What I didn't like: - Some of the decisions the main
2.5 Stars 🌟
I was quite impressed with Reeve's first entry in the Hungry City Chronicles, and was really disappointed in this follow-up. It seems that pretty much most of the action is motivated by angsty teenage love. Again, the only really likeable character is Hester. Tom has, if it's even possible, become even more unsure of himself and more selfish. The two, aboard the now-deceased Anna Fang's airship, land (well, crash is more like it) on the city Anchorage after a mysterious encounter with powerful
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