The Pearl of the Soul of the World (Pierce, Meredith Ann. Darkangel Trilogy, V. 3.)

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Summary: I love this BOOK!
Review: I thought this was one of the best book I have ever read. I can't believe the author ended the book like that, I wish it had a happy ending, but then nothing could be help I guess. I sorta agree with Aierl on what she had to said to her husdband, "We had two whole years and all we did was wasted it..." Oh well, I suggest people read this book. Hopefully, the author will have another book after this one.

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Summary: It was not the best in the series
Review: This was an okay book, but I didn't like it as much as the first. The ending is just so hopeless. I know some people will disagree with me but that's the way it feels.

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Summary: A brilliant fantasy!
Review: I read this series in the 7th grade and I only found Pearl last year in the children's section of my local library. Her writing has crafted such a intriging universe it is postively compelling. her inspiration for the series from a dream in a jungian dream analysis makes it even more interesting. If you haven't read the first two I highly recommend picking them up.

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Summary: Abolutely spellbinding!
Review: I first read the Darkangel Trilogy when I was in 6th grade. I have spent the past 7 years trying to find the set. The Pearl of the Soul of the World has always been my favorite one, and also the hardest to find. I am so excited that is is being republished in paperback! I can't wait to get it!

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Summary: I loved this trilogy--hated the ending
Review: Yep, it was all the people that reviewed this book before me said, and maybe more. The only thing I absolutely hated was the ending. I'm sorry to say this to all you people who liked it, but I've been chicken about it long enough. I HATE the ending. (And for some reason I feel good FINALLY saying this.) It didn't give me a sense of hope at all, and I was rather startled. There were some characters I did not take a liking to at the beginning of the book that Pierce tried to make likable at the end, and it JUST DIDN't WORK. Call me a romantic phony, but Aeriel just didn't get all that she truly deserved and the author makes her cheerful? However, other that this, Pierce makes this book a wonderful work of art. It's even got a tad bit of science fiction, though it SF bores me...but Pierce manages to make is wonderful. A fresh approch to fantastical ideas...and if there were a sequel to it, I would grapple for it and probably bite the heads of the unfortunate folks who dared to interupt me in the reading. <Sigh> Go ahead, disagree with me about the "hate the ending part." In fact, if you do, I will thank you. In my horror did I overlook a happy part? If I have, write a review and tell me about it--I'm suffering. There was (it began in the second book) a kind of gloominess laced with wonder and interest that got me getting a bit--wacky. At the ending of the trilogy, the lacey stuff that hold it up just enough for me to bear fall away and I nearly cried. If you plan to read this trilogy, read the first two and wait until the fourth come sout before you read the third and after that, go on to the last one. If not--then don't read that last. That is, if you are dumb like me. <Sigh again>

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Summary: MORE!!!!
Review: After searching for _The Pearl_ for almost a year, I nearly cried when I read it. It's a beautifully done book, as is the entire trilogy, and the ending leaves you desperate for another sequel. Aeriel is a woman to be admired - - a true heroine.

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Summary: Truely lovely writing~
Review: Well, what can I say? This has been my favorite book for almost six years and though I have not reread it since I was 11 ( I moved to Taiwan when I was 12, and english fantasy novels are verly rare here. ) I have never forgotten it. I would love so much to get a copy of this book, but it was out of print even before I left the US and I have never been able to find it since.

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Summary: A moving tribute to the human spirit
Review: The Darkangel Trilogy are among the most moving, eloquent and lyrical books I've ever read. Each one is more powerful than the last. I agree with those who are crying for yet another sequel. Surely the story cannot end here! Ms. Pierce, you are truly gifted. Thanks for sharing your world(s) with us, your readers.

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Summary: I loved the trilogy!
Review: I loved the trilogy!! Why hasn't Meredith written a continuation to "The pearl of the soul of the world"?. Does anybody else out there feel the same???

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Summary: This book is the best you will ever read!!!
Review: The Darkangel trilogy is a set I have owned and loved for over 6 years. Ariel is the young girl to admire and the reader hopes she gets every thing she deserves!!! Truely if you love fantasy and lost love this is the trilogy for you!!