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The quest continues., May 17, 2001
This review is from: City of the Rats (Deltora Quest #3) (Paperback)
Lief, Barda, and Jasmine have survived the treacherous Lake of Tears. Now, they must journey on to the City of the Rats, where the third gem of the Belt of Deltora is hidden. Along the way, they run into trouble and are captured by the inhabitants of a mysterious city called Noradz. In a place with so many strange rules and customs, it's only a matter of time before the three companions make a mistake and are punished. They escape and make their way out of the city, but ahead of them lies their goal - the horrifying City of the Rats. Long ago, the city was overrun by evil, and the few surviving inhabitants fled. Now, Lief, Barda, and Jasmine must survive the brutal onslaught of rats at the city's entrance, and if they make it through, they must face the horrible Guardian of the city. I reccomend this book to all readers who enjoyed the first two books in the Deltora Quest series.
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Delightfully horrible, September 27, 2008
This review is from: City of the Rats (Deltora Quest #3) (Paperback)
I have nothing against rats. In fact, I keep one as a beloved pet. But wow, they can be pretty darn terrifying in the right circumstances, and that fact makes this one of the freakist Deltora books they have.
And, oddly enough, very personal and psychological.
Our little group of questers find themselves torn between two cities: one guarded by a terrifying monster and another that lives in freakish perfection and a fear of all things small and furry.
It's a clever and creepy insight into how people can be locked into strange views of the world and a great addition to this series.
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Bit of a drop off; very clever at the end, October 14, 2011
This review is from: City of the Rats (Deltora Quest #3) (Paperback)
I am a big fan of this series, and very much admired the first two volumes. This third effort felt very weak in the middle, but that was mostly setup for a strong finish, so be patient.
There is a very muddled sub-plot involving war profiteering, and the characters lose focus in the middle, but again, be patient.
This is still a superior series for young readers, but be warned that this volume is not as high energy and straightforward as the first two books, and some parts may need explaining for the youngest readers.
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