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Summary: Good, but not as good as the Sally Lockheart Trilogy....
Review: It's been a while, since i've read this (about a year), and I just have to say that this book is a fine book, and, under any other circumstances, I would have loved it. Pullman was simply amazing in the former triolgy, and this book just does not compare. I would recomend that to anyone, but this is still worth reading -- only because it is a sequel to the trilogy, and you kind of "check in" on the characters, and see "how they're doin'".
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Summary: Slightly disappointing, but still a good read
Review: Much though I am the first to admit to being a Pullman fan, this was the one that didn't quite make the grade for me. First of all, Pullman's passion for detail got in the way of his story; there were too many names and places and unnecessary plot twists for readers to keep track of properly. I guess, too, that having Sally Lockhart make a couple of cameo appearances led me to expect a Sally Lockhart book (trilogy plus one?) and so I kept waiting for her to play an active part that never happened. When she was mentioned, she was sitting at home smoking a pipe, knitting a jumper and growing radishes... not your Sally Lockhart of trilogy fame. Better to have left her out of this story altogether. And what was Jim thinking of, falling for Adelaide? Who would have expected the brave little Adelaide from The Ruby In The Smoke to turn into the lazy spoilt brat she is depicted as at the begining of The Tin Princess? (though she improves during the course of the story and redeems herself by the end). And then there's Becky; the heroine who doesn't get half the recognition she deserves. But when Pullman zeros in on his main characters, the story takes off, and it's their complex relationships that hold the readers' attention. Fans of Pullman's writing may have to stretch a bit in trading Victorian ambience for Germanic saber rattling, but there's enough here to enjoy even if it's not Pullman at his sparkling best.
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Summary: A good book, but Pullman looses some of his flare.
Review: One thing that ruined this series for me is that I accidentallyread this one before the second one. The fact the Pullman saysseveral times throughout the book that Fredrick died, and the Sally remarried kind of made me mad. But that's my own fault! Anyway, after reading the second book, I was dissapointed that Sally's meeting and marriage to her new beau was not included in either of the books. And I found that when Sally plays a very small role in the third book in her trilogy very strange. But it was still a great book. As Adelaide was all grown up now, I find it amazing that she now has all this responsibility and that she was able to maintain all that respect! Again, this book has some of that lovey-dovey, mushy-gushy stuff. Despite it's faults, it's still a very good read, but you should read them in order!
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Summary: Not exactly the Sally Lockhart style, but...
Review: Probably the reason for this book being low-rated is that it lacks the style of the Sally Lockhart trilogy, which this is supposed to be a sequel to, not to mention that this book is missing the beloved heroine herself (Sally just appears in a few litle scenes). The real story is focused on Jim Taylor (Sally's good friend, a "consulting detective"), Adelaide (the poor servant of Mrs. Holland's that disappeared in at the end of THE RUBY IN THE SMOKE), and a newcomer, Rebecca - Becky - Winter (Adelaide's tutor). The story begins with Becky arriving to teach Adelaide German. Adelaide has secretly married Prince Rudolf II of Razkavia and must be educated so that she is worthy of her new station. Jim is trying to protect Rudolf from assasins that have already succeeded in killing his brother and sister-in-law. And so Jim and Adelaide are reunited. Now that Rudolf is the crown prince, he must return to Razkavia to attend the coronation. He brings with him his wife, Jim, and Becky. In a whirl of events, the king of Razkavia and Rudolf both die and Adelaide becomes queen. She is suddenly burdened by political responsibilities and an effort to maintain the independence of Razkavia. Not only that, but she is in danger of being assasinated, for a power from within Razkavia is tearing it apart. . . . This book is pretty good - filled with suspense and excitement . . . but I found some of the parts hard to believe - I mean, it's not very likely that a prince would marry a prostitute (yes, Adelaide was one). And the action-filled conclusion was so abrupt that it was hard to comprehend. The ending itself left you hanging - and that's not what a sequel is supposed to do! . . . Well, despite the book's little flaws, the story is greatly entertaining! Happy reading!
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Summary: GOOD FOLLOW UP
Review: Remeber little Adelaide from Ruby In The Smoke? Well, it's 10 years later and Jim has found her and he is love struck. But Adelaide has married Prince Rudolph of Razkavia. After a few assinations Adeleaide is now Queen. Jim is an advisor and Becky is Adelaide's interpreter. Then Razkavia's politics get ugly, very ugly. Then Razkavia is part of _______ and the 3 Londoners are almost killed. I think Jim had that kind of experience before! NOW I COMMAND YOU TO READ THE TRILLOGY: HIS DARK MATERIALS. THE THIRD BOOK IN NOT WRITTEN YET. =)
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Summary: Pullman, kind of repetive? Will and Lyra Jim and Adelaide...
Review: The politics in TheTin Princess were absolutly magnificent. They were intriguing and twisted. The first few chapters had me hooked. As the book moved along, I could see the relitionship developing between Jim and Adelaide which was extremely similar to the one between Will and Lyra in The Amber Spyglass. These things set aside, it was a very good book.
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Summary: The Tin Princess
Review: The Tin Princess is a brilliant book.It's roughly as good as the Ruby In The Smoke and much better than the earlier two books.It has lots of sub-plots and(very like Harry Potter) has suprises about the charachters.I really reccomend this book.
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Summary: Amazing & Sad
Review: The Tin Princess was full of wild adventures and twist and turns that keep you going. His endings surprise you and keep you asking for more, I know I wish there was another book. His talent for writing is wonderful. He knows how to catch the reader into the story and make them feel as if they are a part of the story themselves. I recommend this book to those people that like a good combination of fantasy/mystery/adventure/and a few other things mixed in. This book deserves only the best ratings! If you haven't read this book and you find it interesting, read it! The only thing that is sad is that there isn't another book to it. Note: You also might enjoy it more if you read the Sally Lockhart series first.
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Summary: Not quite the best follow up.
Review: The Tin Princess wasn't all that I expected it to be. Philip Pullman did not exactly follow up The Sally Lockhart Trilogy beautifully. The beginning was good and got me into it, but, by the end, I felt as if Pullman had left me hanging. If Jim hadn't been in it, I probably would have ended up hating it more. By the way, did any other Lockhart fans notice the pattern of the two main characters making love, and right after, a tragedy happening? I sort of saw a pattern! Well, over all, it was a good book, but it can not nearly compare to the Sally Lockhart trilogy!
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Summary: Hard Book to Put Down
Review: This book has an exciting plot! I was pulled into it right away. There is always something new and thrilling happening. It's a really enjoyable book.
As soon as Adelaide arrives in her new country, strange and amazing things begin to happen. The group must try to untangle the web of secrecy and betrayal inside the royal circle. The one-person Adelaide believes she can trust turns out to be plotting against her. She must find a way to out smart him and keep the thrown.
This book is very similar to the other books by Philip Pullman, especially the ones in his Sally Lockhart trilogy. There are many of the same characters in this book. Like all the books in the trilogy, this book has a person struggling to overcome a problem.
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