Book Review: Tris's Book by Tamora Pierce
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juushikaTitle: Tris's Book (Circle of Magic Book 2)
Author: Tamora Pierce
Published: New York: Scholastic, 2011 (1997)
Rating: 4 of 5
Page Count: 251
Total Page Count: 172,144
Text Number: 503
Read Because: continuing the series, ebook borrowed from the Multnomah County Library
Review: While repairing the temple, the four of Disciple Cottage stumble upon a new threat: opportunistic and unscrupulous pirates have their sight set on Winding Circle. For its grimmer, wider context and less simplistic interpersonal interactions, this feels like a more mature book. But it maintains the sympathetic voice and found-family wish fulfillment that made Sandry's Book so lovely. The bond between the friends grows particularly forceful here, but—despite their unique situation and ability—they are rightfully treated as children; a successful combination that provides escapism while speaking to the eternal frustrations of adolescence. In writing, this series is transparent (the plot especially so) and distinctly middle grade. But in heart, it's entirely satisfying. I look forward to the next book.
Author: Tamora Pierce
Published: New York: Scholastic, 2011 (1997)
Rating: 4 of 5
Page Count: 251
Total Page Count: 172,144
Text Number: 503
Read Because: continuing the series, ebook borrowed from the Multnomah County Library
Review: While repairing the temple, the four of Disciple Cottage stumble upon a new threat: opportunistic and unscrupulous pirates have their sight set on Winding Circle. For its grimmer, wider context and less simplistic interpersonal interactions, this feels like a more mature book. But it maintains the sympathetic voice and found-family wish fulfillment that made Sandry's Book so lovely. The bond between the friends grows particularly forceful here, but—despite their unique situation and ability—they are rightfully treated as children; a successful combination that provides escapism while speaking to the eternal frustrations of adolescence. In writing, this series is transparent (the plot especially so) and distinctly middle grade. But in heart, it's entirely satisfying. I look forward to the next book.
