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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Picking up the pace, 12 Jun 2009
I couldn't help but feel slightly dissapointed with the start of the 'PoT' series. It seemed a little slow and plotless. But, being a die-hard 'Warriors' fan, I'll still read each book.
'Outcast' seems to a vast improvement from the previous books. Characters are developed excellently in this book; the three, Breezepaw, and, to some extent, Brook and Stormfur. Without giving the plot away, we learn a lot in this book and it ties up some loose ends.
Admittedly, the plot sometimes comes across as slow and chugging, but the Erins have a knack for making you want to read on, and this book is no exception. I picked the book up from about half-way through after a break of a day and didn't stop reading until I had finished.
Not the best 'Warriors' book, but as part of a series, it's great. Please don't give up on 'PoT' if you were thinking of doing so... I've heard the last three (and I would say this one) more than make up for the slow beginning.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Warriors power of three review, 16 May 2009
i had been eagerly anticipating this book for ages, and i was not disappointed. it involves some of the clan cats, including Hollypaw, Jaypaw and Lionpaw, traveling to the mountains to help the tribe of rushing water. there is loads of action, and the secrets surrounding the three young cats deepens.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
A very slight slip, but still great, 30 Jun 2009
I wasn't as impressed with 'Outcast' as I have been with the first two books in the third series. Still brilliant (hence the four chunky stars), but not quite AS good. Unlike most, I actually loved the slow pace of 'The Sight' and 'Dark River', and the way they took their time, and really immerse you in clan life.
Of course, the pace had to pick up at some point - there's a story to get on with! - but it just didn't seem right that, after settling in to the new story and characters, we dash off to the mountains for an entirely new adventure. The reasons they go are a bit shoehorned in, and when it's all over, our heroes have discovered very little.
No doubt it's fun and yes, some parts of the story get moved along and there are some twists, as well as the welcome return of an old friend, but...I don't know, it just didn't completely satisfy the way the first two books did.
That being said, I'm probably being harsh on Erin Hunter, as I expect so much from her these days! No doubt a lot of people will enjoy 'Outcast' more than the previous books because there's more adventure and battles, so it really is down to taste. And as Warriors books go, this is another solid installment, and naturally, I'm already starting on the next one!
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