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 Amazing December 13, 2008
I love this series, Alison Croggan has excelled and weaves this story in the tradition of Bards Of Old.
Unexpected but still very good December 3, 2008
I ahve to say, when i started reading i was rather annoyed that it was Hems tale, i ahd become so wrapped up in maerads tale that all i wanted was that.. i didnt want to know what hem was doing. but!! i dare say, the book was still fantastic, living up to the previous 2.. and i couldnt put it down.. im glad its a whole book about Hem, because if it alternated between Hem and maerad it wouldnt be the same.. it had to be all about hem so that the whole link between him and maerad can be 100% established for the 4th and final book, i wont spoil it.. but i ahve to say, it lived up to these ones.. as we know sometimes the 3rd and 4th books can suffer.. but theese didnt. these were crafted with love alll the way through.
 The best so far! September 19, 2008
What a book! Of the trilogy to date, this, in my opinion, is clearly the best.
While this differs from the two previous books, it is, I believe, for the better. The Crow focuses on Hem in the South of Annar, preparing for war, and it takes place at the same time as Maerad's events in the North (as shown in The Riddle). I think that Hem is a more accessible character than Maerad - but that might be because Im a male! I certainly felt more attached to Hem than I had with Maerad; I felt emotionally involved with Hem, willing him to succeed in his quests - finding Maerad, spying on the dark and simply staying alive. Furthermore, Hem is a very loveable character, which makes it easy for everyone to feel attached to him.
There is generally more action in this book than the previous two - I felt that the previous books had maybe dwelled too long in certain places - with the city of Turbansk facing war and inevitable destruction. A slight criticism would be the length of time focused on Hem inside the camp, but this is may be necessary to create an overall impression of the awful conditions that the 'snouts' had to face.
Overall, this is a very enjoyable read, with plenty of action and it ends at just the right time - willing the reader to continue to the series finale in 'The Singing'. If you like fantasy novels and you have read the previous two books in the series, then this won't disappoint - bring on Book Four!
Amazing! September 22, 2007
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When I first heard that this book was about Hem and not about Maerad, who I had grown to like as a character, I was a bit put off but it was amazing. It was just as good as the first 2 books and leaves a cliffhanger for a 4th book which is great. Highly recommend it.
Excellent!! September 5, 2007
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I love how this book focuses on Hem and his journey with Saliman. Some parts of this book are quite disturbing and really get your emotions running and your heart pounding.
After finishing this book i really felt the importance of Hem as a character, whereas before he had been slightly brushed to the side.
One of the best fantasy books that i have read in a long time, this really reminds me of tolkein, in the creation of the monsters, landscapes and languages.
All i can really say is that i cant wait for the Singing to be released, not quite sure how i will cope untill then!!
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