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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
ibazel's review against another edition
...they killed ....God?? What even was this book.
capgambit's review against another edition
3.0
I must admit I was a bit disappointed. The whole trilogy I've been wanting.......more. Overall the story was ok it was just lacking something more climactic
spiderstapdance's review against another edition
3.0
Overall, an interesting conclusion to this trilogy. There was a point early on when the storytelling felt like it was wandering, and the Big Reveal of the climax was a little, well, predictable, but Noman ended up being a satisfying read. An intriguing take on the nature of human faith. I particularly enjoyed the fact that Morning Star came into her own, particularly after her ridiculous treatment in Jango.
kurohaneshizumi's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
- Absolutely phenomenal; no notes no complaints.
- Obsessed with this book; will not stop yapping about it.
- Will recommend it to literally everyone.
- Will definitely read more from this author.
Fantastic ending. I saw it coming, but not quite in that way and overall really stuck the landing.
- Obsessed with this book; will not stop yapping about it.
- Will recommend it to literally everyone.
- Will definitely read more from this author.
Fantastic ending. I saw it coming, but not quite in that way and overall really stuck the landing.
stephilica's review against another edition
This conclusion was bizarre.
The thematic conclusion entirely invalidates the thesis presented in the first book of the trilogy. "Seeker" was a story about three young people seeking after a higher truth, and the purpose and guidance this gave their life. "Noman" is the story of three young people who become convinced the real was inside all along. "God is a being we create, because we need faith" begs the question--WHY do you need faith, if you are yourself 'infinite'? Faith only matters if it's in something, and that something is worth believing in; the entire plotline of Radiance in "Seeker" serves to illustrate that! Belief is a consequence of, not a defining quality for, holiness.
Thematic collapse aside, the story was only kay. The plotting and pacing were fine until the end when everyone's arcs resolve quickly and without too much fanfare. Echo, in particular, got the worst treatment here; in hindsight, she really had no growth throughout the plot at all.
Overall, this series isn't a boring read. It has a large enough cast for plenty of varied and unique scenes, a world that feels comfortably lived-in, entertaining fantasy action, and a few philosophical conversations to round out the tone. If only the sophistry had something to offer.
The thematic conclusion entirely invalidates the thesis presented in the first book of the trilogy. "Seeker" was a story about three young people seeking after a higher truth, and the purpose and guidance this gave their life. "Noman" is the story of three young people who become convinced the real was inside all along. "God is a being we create, because we need faith" begs the question--WHY do you need faith, if you are yourself 'infinite'? Faith only matters if it's in something, and that something is worth believing in; the entire plotline of Radiance in "Seeker" serves to illustrate that! Belief is a consequence of, not a defining quality for, holiness.
Thematic collapse aside, the story was only kay. The plotting and pacing were fine until the end when everyone's arcs resolve quickly and without too much fanfare. Echo, in particular, got the worst treatment here; in hindsight, she really had no growth throughout the plot at all.
Overall, this series isn't a boring read. It has a large enough cast for plenty of varied and unique scenes, a world that feels comfortably lived-in, entertaining fantasy action, and a few philosophical conversations to round out the tone. If only the sophistry had something to offer.
chroniqled's review against another edition
5.0
I was left breathless by the end. Thank you, William Nicholson. You have done it again. Def one of my faves now with the Wind on Fire Trilogy