This is the third book in the Wicked series. I LOVED Wicked, and while the story in Son of a Witch was intriguing, I thought the ending left something to be desired. I have to admit that I wasn't that thrilled when I saw the third book in the series was going to be about The Cowardly Lion. I hadn't really found him to be a compelling character - especially not enough to do an entire book on him. Now, discussing the Scarecrow's rise to power - that might have been interesting.
Sadly, I was right. This book was kinda dull and boring. It wasn't compelling and barely kept my interest. I flew through it, but I think it was more because I just wanted to be done.
However, that isn't going to stop me from reading the fourth and final book in the series, which comes out this fall. I'm hoping it regains some heat.
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Friday, August 5, 2011
The Return of that Blasted Red Letter
I think it's really common for people to hate having to read The Scarlet Letter in high school. I was not one of those people, but then again, I'm not normal. Of course after having to read one of the most dry, boring, sleep inducing books on the witch trials in freshman history in college, the classic was simple and easy.
But, we don't get to find out what happens to Hester and Pearl. Enter Hester by Paula Reed. Hester has taken Pearl and moved to England. They move in with her childhood friend during the time of Cromwell, so England is a bit messy at this point. Staying true to form, Hester manages to get herself in the middle of everything and even gains favor with Cromwell. However, things get turned around, and life becomes not so neat for her again. Throughout it all, though, Hester stays a strong woman and manages to pass this down to Pearl.
This was a good read. You definitely need to have read The Scarlet Letter (and no cheating with just watching Easy A!). If you haven't, you'll be lost. It's much easier to get through than the Hawthorne classic, but then again, the writing isn't as lyrical. Still, it was interesting (but I'm also a sucker for retellings/reimaginings).
But, we don't get to find out what happens to Hester and Pearl. Enter Hester by Paula Reed. Hester has taken Pearl and moved to England. They move in with her childhood friend during the time of Cromwell, so England is a bit messy at this point. Staying true to form, Hester manages to get herself in the middle of everything and even gains favor with Cromwell. However, things get turned around, and life becomes not so neat for her again. Throughout it all, though, Hester stays a strong woman and manages to pass this down to Pearl.
This was a good read. You definitely need to have read The Scarlet Letter (and no cheating with just watching Easy A!). If you haven't, you'll be lost. It's much easier to get through than the Hawthorne classic, but then again, the writing isn't as lyrical. Still, it was interesting (but I'm also a sucker for retellings/reimaginings).
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