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Thyla (2012)

by Kate Gordon(Favorite Author)
3.7 of 5 Votes: 5
ISBN
1864718811 (ISBN13: 9781864718812)
languge
English
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publisher
Random House Australia
series
Thyla
review 1: I loved the beginning of this book, and it saddens me that I have to give it a two. The writing style drew me in- the unusual narration, the mystery, the raw emotion. I think the ideas behind the story had alot of potential. But in the end the supernatural elements and the action fell flat. Everything happened in a rush at the end, explanations were missing, the action wasn't even interesting, the characters were left underdeveloped, the enemy was too mysterious and one dimensional. Overall, I praise the writing style and inspiration of the author, but feel her general fantasy/world building skills to be a bit lacking.
review 2: Shirley Marr's review of this book captures most of what I want to say about it. Essentially, it's another uneven book by a first time
... more author. I have more than niggling feeling that this book was pushed to publication far too soon, (perhaps to ride a trend wave?). Good books take time: 2, 3 4, or even 10 years. With more time spent reflecting and working on this novel, I'm sure it would have been much, much better. Overall, disappointing. less
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puplov6o7
Makes you wonder if the creatures are worth researching because they fit history so well.
Bel
It was cool! I want the sequel!!!
Joe
Good story!
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