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In terms of the writing for the rest of the series this was big let down. Maybe the authour is struggling with switching between three narrative points of view but as other reviewers have said it is a laborious read. For the most part none of the three characters fully engage. The female protagonist partially engages at a couple of points but never fully catches on. The other two are two dimensional cutouts despite the fact that one of them was the original protagonist of the series and has six previous novels of center stage for character development.

It feels as though the entire novel was background material for a real novel. Instead of building up with character development the epiphany of a major character which should have been the most emotionally engaging point of the novel was a rushed, dry, two dimensional blurb buried in an action sequence ... when the blow by blow account of a battle is more engaging than a major inflection point in the emotional character development of the most important character of the series ... well underwhelming is the nicest way I can put it.

For another authour I would have given this three stars but given that this authour has spent six books showing that he can do so much better I was actually tempted to give it one star. Partly because it falls so far short of the six previous books and partly because it is uneven and two dimensional it was a real effort to finish and in the end it didn't feel as though the effort paid off.

The only way this book is worth reading is if it sets up the next book and the writing in the next book shows the quality that made me buy this one without thinking. Even if, or maybe especially if, the next book is good I suggest skipping this one and just read the prelude or a plot summary online. That way you can enjoy his writing and the characters will not lose their grip on your imagination while you slog through book 7.


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Shattered The Iron Druid Chronicles Kevin Hearne 9780356504438 Books Reviews

With one more Druid added to the two existing, the archdruid that trained Atticus so long ago, there is trouble enough for all three of the world’s Druids. Left on a time island for two thousand years by the Morrigan before being rescued by Atticus, the archdruid now known as Owen Kennedy has a lot of catching up to do. Now it’s Atticus who must show his old teacher the ropes of this modern new world. In the meantime, Granuaile is contacted by the witch Laksha to assist in defeating an evil entity that has taken over her father’s body in India. All three end up working separately on different challenges, so the story is told from three different viewpoints. Of course the two wolfhounds, Orlaith and Oberon are there to add comic relief and loyal companionship throughout. After another wonderful adventure in the Iron Druid series, we learn there is more trouble brewing that will have to be dealt with in the future, which makes me eager to read the next book in the series to find out what happens next.
I too had a hard time with the different POV's...but then let me tell you this, being a man and writing from a woman's point of view, he doesn't do bad, but its confusing, a few times I had to go back a page or two to catch my place, not good Kevin...really. Oberon I really love and his bits are great, but then I like a Dog's Life by Peter Mayle and Kevin's Oberon ranks right up there. It's a necessary part of the series to get what the characters are building towards, but as Tabitha told Stephen..."You don't have to bore me with it." It did in parts, but not too badly or I wouldn't have finished it. Over all if you enjoy the series, this is a necessary book to get you from point A to point B, at which I can say I am glad to have arrived
Atticus and Granuaile have separate adventures in this book, with Granuaile going to India to save her father. We're also introduced to Owen, Atticus' archdruid, who is a rollicking old guy. I still can't decide if I like the multiple POVs that Hearne introduced in the previous book and uses heavily here. The narrative voice of Atticus was always one of the charms of the series and I miss it when he switches. It is nice to get to know Granuaile better, though, and Owen's chapters are very funny. One thing that continues to be great is the inventive twists on different paranormal and mythical creatures. The yeti, for example, are wonderful, with their parentage, magic, art, poetry, and hockey. Also, I appreciate that Atticus isn't the standard overprotective male. He allows Granuaile to face danger on her own, trusting that she can take care of herself.
Thoroughly enjoyable, well-written and well-researched books with an interesting premise. I am more than happy to give Kevin Hearne a 5 star rating in addition to purchasing everything he has published. I hope many others discover the fun adventures of The Iron Druid and a very entertaining cast of characters. However, the reader must jump through a mandatory hoop if you choose to leave a rating. Star ratings are not acceptable on their own. No, any star rating is booby-trapped with the requirement of a written review, further weighted with a minimum word count, no less! Write a review or no stars from you. This is a tad bit bit onerous for the buyer who enjoyed reading the book and respects the author enough to pause and tap some stars. The demand for a written review effectively prevented me from posting the 5 star rating that might encourage others to enjoy an excellent book. This is ultimately unfair to Mr. Hearn, undoubtedly depriving him of many well-deserved 5 star ratings. Guilt eventually caught up with me, so herein lies not only my enthusiastic support of this book, but a bonus review of a misguided policy to the folks or whoever came up with this Either/Or toll lighten up on the needy/greedy gate keeping, already.
In terms of the writing for the rest of the series this was big let down. Maybe the authour is struggling with switching between three narrative points of view but as other reviewers have said it is a laborious read. For the most part none of the three characters fully engage. The female protagonist partially engages at a couple of points but never fully catches on. The other two are two dimensional cutouts despite the fact that one of them was the original protagonist of the series and has six previous novels of center stage for character development.

It feels as though the entire novel was background material for a real novel. Instead of building up with character development the epiphany of a major character which should have been the most emotionally engaging point of the novel was a rushed, dry, two dimensional blurb buried in an action sequence ... when the blow by blow account of a battle is more engaging than a major inflection point in the emotional character development of the most important character of the series ... well underwhelming is the nicest way I can put it.

For another authour I would have given this three stars but given that this authour has spent six books showing that he can do so much better I was actually tempted to give it one star. Partly because it falls so far short of the six previous books and partly because it is uneven and two dimensional it was a real effort to finish and in the end it didn't feel as though the effort paid off.

The only way this book is worth reading is if it sets up the next book and the writing in the next book shows the quality that made me buy this one without thinking. Even if, or maybe especially if, the next book is good I suggest skipping this one and just read the prelude or a plot summary online. That way you can enjoy his writing and the characters will not lose their grip on your imagination while you slog through book 7.