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Behemoth (Leviathan, #2)
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David - proud Gleeman in Branwen's adventuring party's review
bookshelves: science-fiction, steampunk, 2013-reads
Jan 19, 2013
bookshelves: science-fiction, steampunk, 2013-reads
Full review to come when I have time to write it, but for now, here's...
DAVE'S FINAL JUDGMENT -
THE DEFENSE
- The Clanker's steampunk monstrosities and the Darwinist's genetically-manufactured Beasties are incredibly imaginative
- Many fascinating characters, especially Deryn & Alek
- Story is very fast-paced and exciting
- Mythology of this alternate history is enthralling
THE PROSECUTION
- Ultra-convenient plot-twists can be hard to swallow at times
- Considering the great chemistry between Deryn & Alek, it would have been nice if they had spent more time together
THE VERDICT
While Behemoth doesn't quite surpass the amazing heights reached by its predecessor, this is still a wonderful second book in a must-read trilogy!
DAVE'S FINAL JUDGMENT -
THE DEFENSE
- The Clanker's steampunk monstrosities and the Darwinist's genetically-manufactured Beasties are incredibly imaginative
- Many fascinating characters, especially Deryn & Alek
- Story is very fast-paced and exciting
- Mythology of this alternate history is enthralling
THE PROSECUTION
- Ultra-convenient plot-twists can be hard to swallow at times
- Considering the great chemistry between Deryn & Alek, it would have been nice if they had spent more time together
THE VERDICT
While Behemoth doesn't quite surpass the amazing heights reached by its predecessor, this is still a wonderful second book in a must-read trilogy!
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Reading Progress
January 19, 2013
– Shelved
January 19, 2013
– Shelved as:
science-fiction
January 19, 2013
– Shelved as:
steampunk
July 28, 2013
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Started Reading
July 28, 2013
– Shelved as:
2013-reads
July 28, 2013
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0.21%
"Absolutely loved "Leviathan"! Hoping the next book in the trilogy is just as good! :D
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1
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July 31, 2013
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6.86%
"Wow...only three chapters in, and there's already been a battle between a living airship and two steampunk monstrosities, one of which actually fires lightning at its enemies!
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page
33
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August 1, 2013
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17.88%
"Those message lizards are so cute, how they're always chattering and eager to carry out their mission! Wait, no wonder I get such a kick out of the message lizards...they remind me of those lovable minions!
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page
86
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August 2, 2013
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26.2%
"I know I still have about 3/4ths of the book to go, but considering a steampunk elephant just showed up, is it cool if I give this book 5 stars right now?!?
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page
126
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August 3, 2013
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42.83%
"That awkward moment when Prince Alek insisted he could pass himself off as a commoner, and then realized that he didn't even know the first names of anyone on his staff...
Priceless!
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page
206
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August 4, 2013
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65.7%
""It was the first underwater apparatus created from fabricated creatures. The suit had been woven from salamander skin. The rebreather itself was practically a living creature, a set of fabricated gills that had to kept wet, even in storage."
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page
316
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August 6, 2013
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79.83%
"Deryn has feelings for Alek, which is complicated because Alek thinks she's really a boy. Lilit has feelings for Deryn, which is also complicated because she too thinks Deryn is a boy! Congratulations, Mr. Westerfeld, this is one love triangle that doesn't totally suck!
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page
384
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August 7, 2013
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Finished Reading
