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`Where Tchaikovsky excels is in portraying the courage of ordinary people: uncertain, terrified, but trying anyway.'
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The fourth novel in the thrilling fantasy series: Shadows of the Apt. Following on from Empire in Black and Gold, Dragonfly Falling and Blood of the Mantis.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I don't know what appeals to me so much about this series but I can't get enough. Once I started reading this I couldn't stop. Found myself on the edge of my seat really worried for the characters - probably making a fool of myself on the bus but who cares. Anyway I would recommend this series to any fantasy reader. The innovative concept of the insect kinden may be what intrigued me in the first place but the pace, scale and intricacy are what kept me reading
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Wow. What can I say. It's really something to follow a series and see an author grow - and Shadows of the Apt does not disappoint. Ok - the third book, Blood of the Mantis, was a bit of a stumble (the pacing felt a bit off when compared with the epic scale and non-stop action of Dragon Fly Falling) but this book picks up the pace and does not let up.
What I found startling is just how much I love these characters. Tisamon, Stenwold, Thalric, Tynisa, Che... we have lived with these characters over the course of three novels - and with Salute the Dark, we really see them tested to the limit and... well, broken. This book feels very much like the Empire Strikes Back of the series; the heroes face their own personal demons, their weaknesses are exposed and - yes - there are casualties and life-changing sacrifices.
What this all adds up to is a breathless, non-stop read. I couldn't put this down - and at times I was just gaping open-jawed at some of the scenes, thinking 'Ok, surely not... no... you aren't. Ok you ARE....'
Seriously, this is an author who is now completely at home with his narrative and can weave action and characterization effortlessly. It takes some skill to keep our attention when we have multiple narratives; characters off on different and divergent journeys, and yet like any good film, the tension and pace is perfect.
This book took me back to my childhood when I was addicted to the first dragonlance trilogy by Weiss and Hickman. I will always remember the death of a major character (well, two actually) in those novels... and how I came away just feeling such a sense of loss, of emptiness. I've not really felt that way since with a book - until I read Salute the Dark. I won't give away any spoilers - but I did really think 'wow... you did that...'. It was refreshing. It was good. I like an author who isn't afraid to make you wince - to push his characters to the absolute limit and beyond.
This is a superb book, beautifully written. I cannot wait for the next in this series. What I love most is that I cannot even begin to predict what will happen next - and that is refreshing.
Yep. I salute the dark. More please.....
What I found startling is just how much I love these characters. Tisamon, Stenwold, Thalric, Tynisa, Che... we have lived with these characters over the course of three novels - and with Salute the Dark, we really see them tested to the limit and... well, broken. This book feels very much like the Empire Strikes Back of the series; the heroes face their own personal demons, their weaknesses are exposed and - yes - there are casualties and life-changing sacrifices.
What this all adds up to is a breathless, non-stop read. I couldn't put this down - and at times I was just gaping open-jawed at some of the scenes, thinking 'Ok, surely not... no... you aren't. Ok you ARE....'
Seriously, this is an author who is now completely at home with his narrative and can weave action and characterization effortlessly. It takes some skill to keep our attention when we have multiple narratives; characters off on different and divergent journeys, and yet like any good film, the tension and pace is perfect.
This book took me back to my childhood when I was addicted to the first dragonlance trilogy by Weiss and Hickman. I will always remember the death of a major character (well, two actually) in those novels... and how I came away just feeling such a sense of loss, of emptiness. I've not really felt that way since with a book - until I read Salute the Dark. I won't give away any spoilers - but I did really think 'wow... you did that...'. It was refreshing. It was good. I like an author who isn't afraid to make you wince - to push his characters to the absolute limit and beyond.
This is a superb book, beautifully written. I cannot wait for the next in this series. What I love most is that I cannot even begin to predict what will happen next - and that is refreshing.
Yep. I salute the dark. More please.....
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This is the fourth and final book of the current story, where we get to see who wins and who loses the war between The Empire and The Lowlands.
With Achaeos on the cover I thought this story would be more focused on him. I was disappointed that he featured very little, as his character had a lot of potential. The story was still very good though, with lots of twists to keep you guessing who will end up on which side.
The fight scenes were very well written, especially the ones between Tisamon and Felise.
I would recommend this book, I enjoyed it and am looking forward to starting the next story, in The Scarab Path (Shadows of the Apt 5).
With Achaeos on the cover I thought this story would be more focused on him. I was disappointed that he featured very little, as his character had a lot of potential. The story was still very good though, with lots of twists to keep you guessing who will end up on which side.
The fight scenes were very well written, especially the ones between Tisamon and Felise.
I would recommend this book, I enjoyed it and am looking forward to starting the next story, in The Scarab Path (Shadows of the Apt 5).
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The End of The Beginning
Ok, so Blood of The Mantis was a bit of a slow build after Dragonfly Rising and may have resulted in a few readers dropping out, but let me assure you that if you have been... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. R. J. Wright
Just ... wow!
An exciting end to the first mini series of the Shadows of the Apt. One criticism that can be levelled against the previous entries in the series is that characters often manage... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Steven John Bundy
Just buy it and read it.
Ok I am so confident of this book that I am writing the review before I have read it. Daft I know, but there is no way this series could be boring. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Rollo Allen
Another brilliant story, with one slight flaw.
Yet again Adrian has written a fantastic addition to his Shadows of the Apt series. As usual the story continues at a cracking pace developing in strange and unusal ways. Read more
Published 12 months ago by DARREN "Big Nose" WALKER
What the Hell?!
I'm going to have to leave it at least two months till I read the next book I am so angry. Compared with the first three books the ending to this quartet was so disappointing. Read more
Published 14 months ago by cullenno1
A strong climax to the first story arc of the series.
Spring has come, and the war for the Lowlands has resumed. A freshly-reinforced Wasp army is marching on Sarn, whilst a newly-assembled force is preparing to assault the... Read more
Published 16 months ago by A. Whitehead
Brilliant conclusion to the series so far
This is my favourite book in the series so far. As I said about the previous book, Adrian's at the top of his game with his characterisation and pacing and in this book he has a... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Neil J. Pearson
Shadows of the Apt 4
This series is excellent. The concept of insect-kinden is unique and allows for an interesting blend of characters and ideas. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Review Bob
An epic and bold story
This book marks the end of a significant chapter of the larger story, tying off a number of threads in a satisfying manner. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Steve (Walker of Worlds)
Epic scope, a little 'abrupt'
There occasionally comes along an author who causes the words to disappear and be replaced with nothing less than a cinema in your mind. Read more
Published on 2 May 2010 by N. Kirby
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