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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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The first thing I have to say is that you really need to read all three of Julia Jones' "Strong Winds" trilogy in the right order. I'm not sure how well this would work as a stand alone book. That may sound like a criticism but it's not meant as such. Just that it would be like reading "The Return Of The King" on its own, without the benefit of the synopsis at the beginning of Tolkien's third volume.
This is another white knuckle ride which kept me reading late into the night. All is explained as far as the back-story of the leading "Goody" characters is concerned, and a pretty satisfactory resolution arrives. (The tributes to Arthur Ransome come thick and fast, too.) If I'm not quite able to give it the fifth star it's because I think the mechanisms by which the "Baddies" work their wickedness are not fully explored or explained, and their come-uppances are just a bit perfunctory. I may be old-fashioned, but I wanted to know how they are going to suffer (and I wouldn't have minded seeing them suffer more)! I don't think that the filling-in of these lacunae would necessarily lengthen the book overmuch.
That said, I have loved this series of books. They are contemporary, liberal-minded, fast-paced, and a realistic reflection of early teenage life in the often hostile environment of a target-driven Secondary School and in the clutches of overstretched Social Services. And - above all - they are humane. The artwork is great and the production values are as good as any I've seen in a paperback. I'd buy all three for any teenager who reads - and I will buy them for my sons - who are considerably older!
This is another white knuckle ride which kept me reading late into the night. All is explained as far as the back-story of the leading "Goody" characters is concerned, and a pretty satisfactory resolution arrives. (The tributes to Arthur Ransome come thick and fast, too.) If I'm not quite able to give it the fifth star it's because I think the mechanisms by which the "Baddies" work their wickedness are not fully explored or explained, and their come-uppances are just a bit perfunctory. I may be old-fashioned, but I wanted to know how they are going to suffer (and I wouldn't have minded seeing them suffer more)! I don't think that the filling-in of these lacunae would necessarily lengthen the book overmuch.
That said, I have loved this series of books. They are contemporary, liberal-minded, fast-paced, and a realistic reflection of early teenage life in the often hostile environment of a target-driven Secondary School and in the clutches of overstretched Social Services. And - above all - they are humane. The artwork is great and the production values are as good as any I've seen in a paperback. I'd buy all three for any teenager who reads - and I will buy them for my sons - who are considerably older!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Last part of the Strong Winds trilogy and a brilliant conclusion. I thoroughly recommend this series to anyone, but especially if you enjoyed Swallows and Amazons as a kid. This book is derivative, but bang up to date in it's subject matter and storyline. One of the best books I ever read - I'm only sorry the story has finished.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
There is an appropriate, guided realism here in the back-plots of people-trafficking & possible corruptions of professional social services. This trilogy, written with deftness like a magician's, builds to leave the reader of this third part in no doubt of these dangers, as well as the fun, hazards & glory of sailing adventure in the Ransome tradition. Superb & unmissable tribute series, by an author as dedicated to achievement & humanity as her mentor was.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
The climax of the sorry
This doesn't disappoint. The story moves skilfully and with suspense to a satisfactory conclusion. Now I can't wait to read her next book.
Published 1 month ago by ELIZABETH WILLIAMS
5.0 out of 5 stars
superb read
Great trilogy, sad it's over. Very good for adults and kids. Lots of swallows and amazons references put into context and modernised.
Published 2 months ago by S. Churcher
5.0 out of 5 stars
I would Encourage Julia to extend the series!
I can't remember from where the books came to my notice, probably a sailing magazine - Practical Boat Owner or the RYA, perhaps even the RNLI? Read more
Published 6 months ago by J M Swarbrick
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Strong Triology
great finish to the trilogy an up to date Swallows and amazons adventure in true Arthur Ransome style Children and adults will enjoy
Published 9 months ago by ronmold
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