Media:Paperback Edition:New edition Pages:512 Shipping Weight (lbs):0.8 Dimensions (in):7.5 x 5.1 x 1.4
ISBN:0552551945 EAN:9780552551946 ASIN:0552551945
Publication Date:September 7, 2006 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days Condition:IN STOCK - BRAND NEW - SENT FIRST CLASS - IMMEDIATE DISPATCH
another cracker from blackmanDecember 22, 2008 this book was a fantastic end to a fantastic trilogy. malorie blackman made this a heart provoking novel full a strong bonds and plenty of twist and turns to the tale. i began this book and couldn't put it down, it makes the ability to read worthwhile!
thank you Malorie Blackman for writing the follow up book double cross, i'm getting it for christmas.
an amazing readFebruary 23, 2008 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is an emotional rolarcoaster, brilliantly written and a perfect end to the trilogy. A definate must read!I would strongly recommend reading the first two of the series first though as otherwise the story will not make as much sense. The characters are all brilliantly developed and very easy to empathise with and the plot is full off lots of twists and turns with an unpradictable ending. Definately worth the money.
couldnt be betterFebruary 19, 2008 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Was the highly anticapated ending to a triology that i couldnt put down and didnt disapoint have not read anything like this again
The best of the threeJune 19, 2007 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Wonderful! A brilliant finale to a excellent series.
This book brought together all the issues previously covered in 'Noughts and Crosses' and 'Knife Edge'. And you do really need to read both these books to fully appreciate 'Checkmate'. Sephy is now a young mum, caring for Callum's baby, Callie Rose. As a half nought (white), half Cross (black) child, life throws all the familiar problems at Callie Rose, in spite of the fact that time has moved on and some things have improved. Sephy still has hang-ups from her days with Callum and the tragic end to their love, and these have a devastating effect on the young child. Callum's evil brother, Jude, resurfaces, looking for revenge and even Meggie, Callum's mum, who homes Sephy and Callie Rose, has a mean streak that shows itself.
This final episode in the trilogy is a strong study of relationships and the effects of the characters' histories on their lives. It comes to a well structured, exciting climax, but leaving one or two unanswered questions. A wonderful climax to an excellent trilogy. Recommended for adults and older teenagers alike.
DisappointingApril 11, 2007 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is not Malorie Blackman at her best. I felt let down by this book, maybe because it seemed an echo of Sephy's life. At times I could predict what was going to happen for e.g. it was very obvious that Jude would train Rose to hurt her grandfather. The sub-plot with Jasmine seemed half-hearted as Malorie try to engage the readers mind away from Rose from time to time. Jude didn't seem to shock anymore, there was no character development that particularly startle me, I mean it was obvious he was a bad guy but his using Rose at such a young didn't horrify nor did him killing the agent. However, what did really get to me is that fact he remembered Cara just before his death, that was unexpected. The love life of Sephy acted as a lifeline as did Rose's, they were intriguing. I would have liked if Rose interacted more socially i.e. to reflect others suffering, others must worse off than her.
I counted my blessings though and I welcomed the introduction of Toby, he is so weird that it's hard not to have a soft spot for him. Those 2 stars are for you Toby!
