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Summary: Wow
Review: Really a very, very good book. If you were daunted by the first one, this one has a simpler plot and a lot of character. I couldn't put it down and didn't get confused, like I did with the first one. All of the old characters return in full force, most notably Hal as King of Morenia--and, of course, Rani, with as much intrigue and tricks up her sleeves as ever. Amazing, amazing book.
Rating:
Summary: Wow
Review: Really a very, very good book. If you were daunted by the first one, this one has a simpler plot and a lot of character. I couldn't put it down and didn't get confused, like I did with the first one. All of the old characters return in full force, most notably Hal as King of Morenia--and, of course, Rani, with as much intrigue and tricks up her sleeves as ever. Amazing, amazing book.
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Summary: A dime a dozen.
Review: The prospective reader should keep in mind that this is very much a fantasy novel by a female author. It begins badly and ends well, but it is unclear how or why this comes about (magic!).
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Summary: words from a teen
Review: This is a great book and I would encourage you all to read it, even if there was one problem I had with the book.I will not write a summary of the plot simply because there are many people already who have done so and a person may just look at other reviews if they choose. Instead, I would just like to address an issue that I have seen springing up. Many have thought that the main character, Rani, shows immaturaty in this book and acts younger than her age, but I must disagree. I am fifteen, the same age as Rani is in the second book, and so I look to relate with the character a little more. While reading this, I have found myself thinking over and over again how she acts OLDER than she really is. I mean, she is at an age where we spend waaaay to much time worrying about ourselves and just trying to figure out what to do with ourselves with our mood swings and awkwardness, and here she is, saving hundreds of lives, trying to rebuild an entire guild, and in the service of a secret Fellowship (the second one shes been in!). She shows bravery (okay, it could be insolence, but still) in showing defiance to Sin Hazer and she doesn't complain and whine about her situations, even if she is really hurting. Another thing are the boys Crestman and his little army. Okay, I am friends with guys Crestman's age, and they can hardly take care of themselves, much less a whole army of unruly boys!! I realize that in the culture thsi book is set in, children are raised to be adults at an early age, but I find myself repeating that in my head over and over as I read this book in which a nine year old child is a hardened warrior ready to die and kill for his cause. Also, I was afraid that in the first book, Rani and Hal were going to get together and I'm glad they didn't because I don't know if I could take a thirteen year-old girl and a fifteen-year old boy having a "romance". I think that in the upcoming third book, she will more ready to handle things like that.
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Summary: Wheres the beef?
Review: This series is worth reading, but tends to be a little lean. The characters are blind to the events that surround them. They have common goals but work against each other to achieve them. If you like the first in the series The Glasswrights Apprentice, the second is better, but in whole this series needs a little more beef.
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Summary: Not what I expected, but still good
Review: When I first heard that this book was going to be released I thought that it would focus on Rani rebuilding her guild, her life in court and the problems that arise. I found that to be incorrect. There are only a few occasions when the Glasswrights' Guild is even mentioned. This book takes place two years after the previous one and the condition of the Guild is the same as at the end of the previous book. I was surprised that there weren't a few members of the guild around to help Rani.I was also looking forward to how Rani was learning to deal with life at court. This did not happen. She does deal with a King's Court, but not in Morenia, so I was a little disappointed in that respect. The method of storytelling did change. The first book was entirely set in Rani's point of view. In this book there were four different points of view, but the changes helped the reader to understand the events better. However, I did enjoy the story, it just wasn't what I expected it would be about. I do eagerly await the third book about Rani, The Glasswrights' Journeyman.
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Summary: Good Follow-Up
Review: When I read Klasky's first book, The GLasswright's Apprentice, I was amazed at her ability to successfully portray believable characters in a unique fantasy setting. I hadn't read anything like it before. With Glasswright's Prgogress, Klasky continues to enthrall her audience in the same vein, further chronicling the adventures of Rani Trader as she tries to tie up some of the loose ends from the first book and faces new trials and tribulations. I would recommend this book to anyone remotely interested in the fantasy genre.
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Summary: Good Second Effort
Review: While I enjoyed "The Glasswrights' Apprentice," I wasn't sure if I would buy any of the sequals--the characters were likeable enough, but I wasn't really very hooked on the story. Well, I was browsing the bookstore, looking for something lighter to read over my spring break, and bought "Glasswrights' Progress" on impluse. I'm glad I did! I was drawn in much more quickly than with the "Apprentice" novel. Klasky's prose style has noticably matured since the first book. It seems to me that the author's overall narration of the Rani's world shows improvement--the more forced, rushed feeling in the first book has been significantly pared down. I would compare her style to Deborah Chester's ("The Sword" trilogy), although without the accomplished battle descriptions. Like Chester, Ms Klasky writes engagingly and tries, with varying success, to give depth to her characters. But for me, the main problem is that the story still feels crammed into a small paperback (this is also the case with Ms Chester). I realize that Rani's story is obviously a multi-book adventure, but I would like it more if there wasn't so much glossing over of travels from here to there, preparations for battle, etc. The characters participate in quite a bit of physical activity and emotional maturation, but there are few moments of transition (aside from when Rani and the others are on the ships). I think Rani, Hal, and the rest deserve a more extensive narration, especially in this second book. The characters do go through some development (much more so than in the first installment). I'm intrigued by both Hal and Crestman, though, again, I wish there had been more interaction between these two. Rani seems to be (slowly) growing up, which makes for a less frustrating read. :) I know many people love the fact that these characters are all still children, but, as with Chester's books, I find it a little unusual to imagine 15-16 year olds doing what they do in this series. I have to force myself to picture them much younger in my mind...although that may be what the author intended. My final (minor) complaint is how little this is really about the Glasswrights Guild. For me, that was one of the most interesting aspects of the first book. Still, that didn't detract from the story really...just something I was a little disappointed in. In any case, I enjoyed this book much more than the first. I'm sure I'll buy the third to see what happens next. :) legolas_arrowlord
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Summary: The Glasswrights' Progress
Review: While I enjoyed "The Glasswrights' Apprentice," I wasn't sure if I would buy any of the sequals--the characters were likeable enough, but I wasn't really very hooked on the story. Well, I was browsing the bookstore, looking for something lighter to read over my spring break, and bought "Glasswrights' Progress" on impluse. I'm glad I did! I was drawn in much more quickly than with the "Apprentice" novel. Klasky's prose style has noticably matured since the first book. It seems to me that the author's overall narration of the Rani's world shows improvement--the more forced, rushed feeling in the first book has been significantly pared down. I would compare her style to Deborah Chester's ("The Sword" trilogy), although without the accomplished battle descriptions. Like Chester, Ms Klasky writes engagingly and tries, with varying success, to give depth to her characters. But for me, the main problem is that the story still feels crammed into a small paperback (this is also the case with Ms Chester). I realize that Rani's story is obviously a multi-book adventure, but I would like it more if there wasn't so much glossing over of travels from here to there, preparations for battle, etc. The characters participate in quite a bit of physical activity and emotional maturation, but there are few moments of transition (aside from when Rani and the others are on the ships). I think Rani, Hal, and the rest deserve a more extensive narration, especially in this second book. The characters do go through some development (much more so than in the first installment). I'm intrigued by both Hal and Crestman, though, again, I wish there had been more interaction between these two. Rani seems to be (slowly) growing up, which makes for a less frustrating read. :) I know many people love the fact that these characters are all still children, but, as with Chester's books, I find it a little unusual to imagine 15-16 year olds doing what they do in this series. I have to force myself to picture them much younger in my mind...although that may be what the author intended. My final (minor) complaint is how little this is really about the Glasswrights Guild. For me, that was one of the most interesting aspects of the first book. Still, that didn't detract from the story really...just something I was a little disappointed in. In any case, I enjoyed this book much more than the first. I'm sure I'll buy the third to see what happens next. :) legolas_arrowlord
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Summary: Good Second Effort
Review: While I enjoyed "The Glasswrights' Apprentice," I wasn't sure if I would buy any of the sequals--the characters were likeable enough, but I wasn't really very hooked on the story. Well, I was browsing the bookstore, looking for something lighter to read over my spring break, and bought "Glasswrights' Progress" on impluse. I'm glad I did! I was drawn in much more quickly than with the "Apprentice" novel. Klasky's prose style has noticably matured since the first book. It seems to me that the author's overall narration of the Rani's world shows improvement--the more forced, rushed feeling in the first book has been significantly pared down. I would compare her style to Deborah Chester's ("The Sword" trilogy), although without the accomplished battle descriptions. Like Chester, Ms Klasky writes engagingly and tries, with varying success, to give depth to her characters. But for me, the main problem is that the story still feels crammed into a small paperback (this is also the case with Ms Chester). I realize that Rani's story is obviously a multi-book adventure, but I would like it more if there wasn't so much glossing over of travels from here to there, preparations for battle, etc. The characters participate in quite a bit of physical activity and emotional maturation, but there are few moments of transition (aside from when Rani and the others are on the ships). I think Rani, Hal, and the rest deserve a more extensive narration, especially in this second book. The characters do go through some development (much more so than in the first installment). I'm intrigued by both Hal and Crestman, though, again, I wish there had been more interaction between these two. Rani seems to be (slowly) growing up, which makes for a less frustrating read. :) I know many people love the fact that these characters are all still children, but, as with Chester's books, I find it a little unusual to imagine 15-16 year olds doing what they do in this series. I have to force myself to picture them much younger in my mind...although that may be what the author intended. My final (minor) complaint is how little this is really about the Glasswrights Guild. For me, that was one of the most interesting aspects of the first book. Still, that didn't detract from the story really...just something I was a little disappointed in. In any case, I enjoyed this book much more than the first. I'm sure I'll buy the third to see what happens next. :) legolas_arrowlord
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