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I think this is a great continuation to the series and as usual Conor Kostick does a wonderful job of blending fantasy and high tech ideas. The plot is full of engrossing adventures and unexpected turns; and plenty of awesome battles of course.' -- goodreads.com 'the eagerly awaited third in the trilogy ... develops the themes begun with Erik's self-recreation and Ghost's pugnacious longing for a personal history ... at the centre is the question of what makes you who you are ... Nowhere is this more subtly and -- INIS 'futuristic' -- Loose Leaves, The Irish Times 'A unique book' -- goodreads.com 'will appeal to fantasy and sci-fi fans alike, and of course, gamers will enjoy the references to gaming spread throughout.' -- goodreads.com 'never heard of (this series) before this week. It sounds brilliant though, and I love the covers, especially Edda!' -- Wondrous Reads 'a striking demonstration of the continuation and playfulness of story itself ... The games people play, literally and metaphorically, are complex, and Kostick's novel offers a challenging initiation into the rules and conventions ... At a time when so mu -- The Irish Times Weekend Review Just as Saga exploded beyond opener Epic, this third volume ratchets up this science-fiction gaming series to a whole new level ... ' -- Kirkus Reviews (USA) 'it's got all the winning ingredients of the first two, including some theories that are liable to wreck your head if you gave them too much thought.' -- Oisin McGann, www.oisinmcgann.com 'This is a BIG story, an intricate, complex narrative which interweaves sci-fi and fantasy ... Kostick's genius lies in allowing his readers to empathise with the book's characters as they negotiate the fantastic worlds he has created for them.' -- Editor's choice Book Fest 'The novel is action-packed, exciting, and full of moral quandaries. For gamers, lovers of fantasy, and readers of the previous books, it's not to be missed.' -- the School Library Journal 'highly imaginative piece of fiction ... While, like its two predecessors, the novel is set in the futuristic fantasy domains of an electronic video-games-playing world, the origins of its narrative technique lie in the myths, legends and folk tales which -- Books for Keeps 'Conor Kostick goes from historical fact to futuristic fiction in one giant leap of imagination ... battles and electronic power games in a universe where everyone but Penelope is made up of pixels and where love and friendship are alien concepts.' -- Evening Echo 'writing is always challenging, always thought-provoking and imaginative. But apart from all that brainy nonsense, when you get right down to it, 'Edda' is a rollicking good read, full of fights, chases and all the stuff that make up a good thriller.' -- Oisin McGann's blog 'a hi-octane cyberpunk adventure' -- YAPS.ie 'a story full of vivid imagery and strong characterisations and writing ... older readers (I'm talking adults here) will be intrigued by Kostick's storytelling because it is a complex, layered plot, that grabbed my attention and refused to let go ... stro -- My Favourite Books
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Edda is a 'virtual' world ruled by the electronic intelligence of Lord Scanthax. Penelope is a teenager ensnared in Edda. Can she uncover the truth about her human past and gain her freedom? And are there other humans still 'out there'? A fast-moving fantasy from the author of internationally acclaimed Epic and Saga. Edda has all the exciting elements of avatars, mythical beings, magic, and cataclysmic battles, but also challenges the older reader to think deeply about humanity, power and politics. 'A captivating page-turner.' School Library Journal, starred review of Epic, Conor Kostick's first novel.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Like the first two books in the Avatar Chronicles this novel hooks you in and doesn't let go until the last page. Philosophical questions about love, life and universe as action packed genre fiction? Kostick makes it look effortless. All three books in the trilogy work solo but reading them in the right order - EPOC, SAG and EDDA - makes it even more fun. Again the characters are the driving force in the story while action follows them where they go. Another cracking read that is well worth rereading even.
Conclusion: A fitting conclusion to the trilogy and another brilliant read!
Conclusion: A fitting conclusion to the trilogy and another brilliant read!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Very good book, was instantly hooked from the first chapter. I really recomend it and its a very fitting end for the "Avatar Chronicles" trilogy. A must buy for anyone!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Loved the first two
27 Dec 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm a huge fan of the first two books in this trilogy, so I was thrilled when I was able to finally get a hold of this one. The story gives us a chance to look back at the characters from previous books (Cindella, Ghost, Milan, etc.) as well as new characters. The main new character, Penelope, is human, but has grown up in the game world instead of out in the real world.
This book is sort of a tying-together of all the threads from the other books. We found out how the various game worlds intersect, what has happened to humans and game characters in other worlds, and all the characters' story lines are brought to a fairly satisfying conclusion. It is a rather too neat wrap-up, but it's sort of nice to have that satisfying ending occasionally.
The main reason I gave this four instead of five stars like the other books is that I think I missed the one-character focus that the first two had. As much as I enjoyed seeing Cindella and Ghost again, they weren't in that stage of self-discovery that they were experiencing in their own books. And I think that's what I really enjoyed about those books. Penelope is going through that, but we only get about half (and possibly less) of the book with her; I actually wanted more of her storyline/for her to have more of the action.
Still, it's very well-written and an enjoyable, fast read. I admittedly ended up putting off some other books I was reading when I got this because I couldn't put this one down. I think it's focused more toward YA, but it's one of those YA books that adults can enjoy reading as well.
(And if you haven't read the first two, while you could probably read this one on its own, you really should read Epic and Saga first, both for a better understanding of what's going on and just because they're awesome. I loved both of them!).
This book is sort of a tying-together of all the threads from the other books. We found out how the various game worlds intersect, what has happened to humans and game characters in other worlds, and all the characters' story lines are brought to a fairly satisfying conclusion. It is a rather too neat wrap-up, but it's sort of nice to have that satisfying ending occasionally.
The main reason I gave this four instead of five stars like the other books is that I think I missed the one-character focus that the first two had. As much as I enjoyed seeing Cindella and Ghost again, they weren't in that stage of self-discovery that they were experiencing in their own books. And I think that's what I really enjoyed about those books. Penelope is going through that, but we only get about half (and possibly less) of the book with her; I actually wanted more of her storyline/for her to have more of the action.
Still, it's very well-written and an enjoyable, fast read. I admittedly ended up putting off some other books I was reading when I got this because I couldn't put this one down. I think it's focused more toward YA, but it's one of those YA books that adults can enjoy reading as well.
(And if you haven't read the first two, while you could probably read this one on its own, you really should read Epic and Saga first, both for a better understanding of what's going on and just because they're awesome. I loved both of them!).
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Great adventure, needed more personal growth
24 April 2012
Format:Hardcover
Like other reviewers I wanted to read more about Penelope's personal growth, but that's unfortunately only a small (but important) part of the book.
The majority of the time is spent on an adventure by the main characters of the previous books. One I realized that, I settled down to enjoy the adventure and stopped looking for more about Penelope.
Once you know what kind of book you are getting, you'll enjoy it a lot.
I do hope the author writes a sequel about Penelope finally meeting other humans.
Perhaps: Virtually at first along with our favorite characters, then in person as they send a (fast) rocket to meet her. Ideally also from the point of view of other humans. (The author kind of left this point open - that other humans are still checking the virtual worlds, and I'd love to read something from their point of view.)
The majority of the time is spent on an adventure by the main characters of the previous books. One I realized that, I settled down to enjoy the adventure and stopped looking for more about Penelope.
Once you know what kind of book you are getting, you'll enjoy it a lot.
I do hope the author writes a sequel about Penelope finally meeting other humans.
Perhaps: Virtually at first along with our favorite characters, then in person as they send a (fast) rocket to meet her. Ideally also from the point of view of other humans. (The author kind of left this point open - that other humans are still checking the virtual worlds, and I'd love to read something from their point of view.)
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8 Jan 2012
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
My eleven year old grandson has read this series and has recommended it to fellow students in his reading group. I would recommend they be purchased in order and read the same.
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