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Of the many ways in which I expected to be able to describe Kushiel's Dart, "a pleasant read" was not among them. But it is just that. I'm grateful for not having read it younger. Sure, maybe it's less gripping for the sense about certain things I've acquired along the way, but it's so nice not to identify with Phedre, to nod my head just a little at Alcuin's silences, to think Delaunay is the character that most resonates with me thus far. And for as silly and trashy as the book often is, its attempts at seriousness about certain things are sincere, and I appreciate that.

I'm on page 150 or so.

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[virginie-m.livejournal.com]

I actually gave up on it around page 150. A friend raved about the book but I found it pretty appalling. I was mainly put off by the constant descriptions of everybody's ebony hair and cerulean eyes and so forth. Too painful. But I thought her world was interesting and original, and I also found Delaunay the most fascinating character.

[angledge.livejournal.com]

I liked the first & second books of the trilogy quite a bit, but the third is a disaster & should be avoided.

[(Anonymous)]

Ang,

I enjoyed "Dart" tremendously, but didn't think that "Chosen" was anything like as good. As such, "Avatar" has sat on the shelf unstarted for many months.

Mark (markharrison.wordpress.com)