I don't know if I should reply to this for my opinion differs somewhat and we may clash...but...for whatever its faults I did enjoy the Stone Key. My reasons involve less the plot and instead more the fact that it reminds me of my childhood. I mean, I waited more than six years for the Stone Key to be released and hence wasn't going to accept disappointment.
True, I think the editing was poor and there were times when characters were mixed up by Carmody herself but I have to admit that I did find it exhilarating. There is too much idealism in many of the characters and I'm not going to start on the political aspects of the novel but surely you can take it as a good read and nothing more?
I've never liked Elspeth as a character - she's conceited, self-important and pretty much acts in a manner which I abhor. BUT! I do like many of the supporting characters (especially Dameon and Brydda) and I think the sheer number of characters makes for a rich reading experience.
Hm. I don't know if I'm trying to defend this book or not. Let's just say that I enjoyed if only because I had been waiting for it for so long.
In my opinion, however, Carmody's other series "The Legendsong Saga" is much better than the Obernewtyn Chronicles. Darksong and Darkfall are just amazing. Hopefully if Darkbane is ever released it won't disappoint.
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Date: 2008-06-05 07:59 am (UTC)True, I think the editing was poor and there were times when characters were mixed up by Carmody herself but I have to admit that I did find it exhilarating. There is too much idealism in many of the characters and I'm not going to start on the political aspects of the novel but surely you can take it as a good read and nothing more?
I've never liked Elspeth as a character - she's conceited, self-important and pretty much acts in a manner which I abhor. BUT! I do like many of the supporting characters (especially Dameon and Brydda) and I think the sheer number of characters makes for a rich reading experience.
Hm. I don't know if I'm trying to defend this book or not. Let's just say that I enjoyed if only because I had been waiting for it for so long.
In my opinion, however, Carmody's other series "The Legendsong Saga" is much better than the Obernewtyn Chronicles. Darksong and Darkfall are just amazing. Hopefully if Darkbane is ever released it won't disappoint.