Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

Mousetrap

This was a thoroughly enjoyable and engaging book involving six lively characters: Kaz, Inej, Nina, Matthias, Jesper and Wylan and a 'Mission Impossible' style quest. I found the first chapter frustrating because not many things made sense and I was also wondering if I should have read the author's other books to be more familiar with the world. I will not pretend that I got excellent clarity by the time I finished the book, but things get really better after the first 2 chapters and by the time you're halfway in, it's unputdownable.

Interesingly, while I couldn't visualize the settings very well, the characters have been fleshed out so expertly, that it was almost as good as hanging around with the gang. Seriously, the writing, pacing, character development and action are all fantastic. You are bound to fall in love with at least one character - for me it was Nina!

The story flows really well but as it happens sometimes with certain books, not all their escapades are convincing. For instance, the way they tackle different hurdles once they reach the Ice Court is not always believable and that is probably the only thing about this book that didn't work for me. The climax is unexpected and the story doesn't quite end here... you'll have to continue over to 'Crooked Kingdom'.

Goodreads has hundreds of raving reviews about this book and I'm glad to say that it totally deserves it. I wonder why this series isn't a major sensation like Harry Potter?

Thank you @metac for recommending this book. I'm glad I discovered this author and plan to read more of her books.



I also found this really fun illustration of the gang that I loved and thought I'd share:


Left to Right: Matthias, Nina, Inej, Kaz, Jesper, Wylan

For those interested, the book is available here in the forum:

https://www.craxme.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=1786

metac

I'm so happy you liked it, @Mousetrap.

cynic

Great review, @mousetrap. I enjoyed the book too. Will share my thoughts later today. Thanks @metac for recommending it .


@viksorion, you were planning to pick the book too. Do share your views.

viksorion

Yeah.... But got carried away into classics...
Am reading Catcher in the Rye now. Another one by a friend which he has sent for reading next. Maybe then I'll go to it. Before I start book of the month.
The friend I am referring is on the Kindle. Pls read his book on faith in the army. A nice read.
His name is Ajay K Raina, a retd army person.
I'll definitely give a follow-up on this book once I'm done
Thanks for reminding me though

cynic

viksorion 16-8-2018 07:31 PM
Yeah.... But got carried away into classics...
Am reading Catcher in the Rye now. Another one by a f ...

I too was into the classics phase a few weeks back

Will check the book on faith in the army. From what I know, the army is a great leveler when it comes to religions.

viksorion

It sure is.....
Keep reading

metac

Interesting suggestion on the army. Glad you all liked the one I suggested.

pgalmora

I also thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The second part of this book is good too. I will recommend the book to everyone.

Mousetrap

viksorion 16-8-2018 07:31 PM
Yeah.... But got carried away into classics...
Am reading Catcher in the Rye now. Another one by a f ...

Did he give a TED talk on this? I saw one very recently, about how soldiers have a common place of worship and other details about their lives, especially in really tough situations like Ladakh. Anyway, I found his book on Amazon. Thanks for the information.

Mousetrap

pgalmora 17-8-2018 10:25 AM
I also thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The second part of this book is good too. I will recomm ...

Yeah, I too thought the second half of the book had a better pace...