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The Shattered Vine: Book Three of The Vineart War Paperback – November 8, 2014

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3.9 out of 5 stars 18 customer reviews
Book 3 of 3 in the Vineart War Series
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  • Series: Vineart War
  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Gallery Books; Reprint edition (November 8, 2014)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1501107038
  • ISBN-13: 978-1501107030
  • Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.8 x 8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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2.0 out of 5 starsBoth repetitive and badly ended
By Cissa on January 18, 2013
Format: Mass Market Paperback Verified Purchase
If you've always felt Hamlet was a bit too blithe and devil-may-care for your taste, you might like Jerzy.

A considerable part of this book depicts Jerzy having the exact same self-pity parties about his being a slave, and going over the exact same ground every damn time he intentionally breaks one of the Commandments- even though he's done it many times before. Same reasoning each time. Same "Oh, Woe!!!" each time. Over and over again. I bet if these parts alone were cut out- maybe including 1 instance each- the book would a third shorter and a lot easier to read. It felt like filler.

Also filler was going over the exact same ground over and over again about the different kinds of magical wines, the rules about working with them, etc. I could see reminding us of these once per volume- but every 50 pages or so? At length?

The ending was all kinds of unsatisfactory. The plot arcs of the secondary characters- all more interesting and charismatic than Jerzy- were abandoned. Even Jerzy's arc- after saving the world or whatever- isn't clear. And Jerzy's resolution- I don't think it's a spoiler to say that it's all very, very mystical and combines all 3 types of filler I mentioned above.

This might be a SPOILER: said mystical ending apparently only happened because Jerzy mass-murdered all his slaves. This after he decides that a slave's job is to LIVE!!!! at least if that slave is him, apparently; for not-him slaves, well, everyone knows it's OK for them to get sacrificed. How delightful.

I've given it 2 stars because it is grammatically written and had no or few spelling errors- things I appreciate in fiction after reading too many novels that fail in these ways.

I don't recommend this, although if you've already read #1 and/or 2, you'll probably want whatever sense of completion you can get from this.
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3.0 out of 5 starsWeak ending with minimal side story arc conclusions
By L. C Glover VINE VOICE on June 26, 2012
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Disclaimer: I make wine; I really wanted to see something cool and interesting come out of the magic system and world in this trilogy. The author is on to something fantastic but she executed the trilogy poorly.

Overall (3 stars):
The third book in the trilogy, The Shattered Vine, bring the main story arc to a close (at least you have to assume it is closed). The evil Vineart from the Exiles and Jerzy go toe-to-toe to supremacy of the Lands Vin. The ending is a weak ending which leaves open items and resolves none of the bigger issues opened during the various books.

The action is centered at Jerzy's winery. The magic happens in the winery (which actually makes some sense). The side characters scatter to play their parts in the overall plan (not that they really know what the plan is... ).

Characters (2 stars):
The characters do not develop much at all in the last book. Jerzy just comes to grips with what he has known for a long time. The other characters just play out thier 2 dimension roles. It does make sense for the third book to focus on Jerzy's learning and experimenting with magic. Jerzy's views and development are expressed via internal monologue not conversation with the other characters -- he is very augsty, whiny and riddled with self-doubt. It gets tiresome very quickly.

Mileu/World Setting (3 stars):
The world setting is novel, interesting and has great potential. The use of grape vines species to concentrate the magic of the world (Gia references everywhere) is a novel magic system. However, the premise that there are only 6 types of vines is silly and weakens the concept from the start.Read more ›
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1.0 out of 5 starsTerrible last book! I would have like to say "So Sad to See It End" But it doesn't really have an ending?
By Michael L. Stocker on July 8, 2012
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Last book in a trilogy which should have been only one short story. Too many characters that go nowhere in this last book! Why go to all the trouble the author did in the first, second, and first two thirds of this last book to show who all the main characters are, and what they might be able to do, then nothing! Even the Vineart's future is left for the reader to guess!

This have been one of my major complaints about authors, finish the books or do not bother to start writing the books in the first time. The books turn out to be a waist of time and money to the readers who support these writers.
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent
By April M. Steenburgh VINE VOICE on October 23, 2011
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Rarely does a series end leaving me so completely content.

My fascination with the Vineart War (Flesh and Fire, Weight of Stone, The Shattered Vine) is with watching its characters grow. The grand quest of a fantasy novel carries the story onward, but it is the strength of the characters fu mbling their way through what the world is throwing at them that makes the Vineart War so compelling. That strong characterization really shines in The Shattered Vine. Jerzy has been wavering on the line between slave and Vineart throughout the entire series, but it is in Shattered Vine that he really comes into his own. But is not only the main character that evolves throughout- his companions do a fair share of growing themselves, and together it is a pleasure to read.

The politics and mysticism of the world that Gilman has built remains strong to the end, providing a fascinating framework on which the events of the Vineart War build to and equally strong crisis point. What really makes the conclusion of the series stand apart is its ability to end. There is no drawn out aftermath necessary to pull the reader through loose ends being tied together. It may come off as abrupt- I was initially astounded at the lack of wrap up- but as I sat digesting the events of the series, I found my lips curling into a rather content smile. By the end of Shattered Vine I knew the characters well enough that I was able to sit back and appreciate the ending and everything it implied.

I would not have wanted it to end any other way.

If you are looking for a wonderfully unique fantasy with engaging characters and a deeply interesting world pick up the Vineart War books.
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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Love this series!

Published 15 months ago by Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Not full of sex, story very riveting

Published 15 months ago by Ann Poole
5.0 out of 5 starsJerzy is a character I'd like to meet.

This is a good series and I'll look forward to more. Jerzy and his friends are characters I'd like to know.

Published 23 months ago by Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 starsA good ending to the Vineart War series

It's difficult, as always, to talk about an individual book without giving away spoilers for the entire series, but The Shattered Vine and The Vineart War Trilogy are well worth... Read more

Published on September 17, 2013 by Jvstin
4.0 out of 5 starsA good story...

Interesting story line. A good story that moves along at a good pace. Well written and researched. I mean no offense, but I typically don't read Science/fantasy fiction written by... Read more

Published on July 17, 2013 by Rod Shaw
4.0 out of 5 starsan interesting series overall

The Vineart War series is slow-moving and thoughtful with original concepts and twists. The Shattered Vine is the third and final book in the series. Read more

Published on May 27, 2013 by Jane Easterly
2.0 out of 5 starsI almost loved this book

I really wanted to love this book. The plot was actually very intriguing- Wine, Magic, Washers, & Lords clash. An epic conflict for the worlds balance of power. Read more

Published on May 12, 2013 by Mosstic
4.0 out of 5 starsUnique Fantasy

The Vineart War trilogy is refreshingly unique. Gilman has done a good job of creating a new, original world, with characters who have unique abilities. Read more

Published on January 28, 2013 by Karen Borel-Kelley
3.0 out of 5 starsTrilogy ending was OK, not great

This is the third book in the Vineart War trilogy that starts with Flesh and Fire: Book One of The Vineart War and Weight of Stone: Book Two of the Vineart War. Read more

Published on May 14, 2012 by Sandy Kay
4.0 out of 5 starsenjoyably different

a great sequel, this series is a breath of fresh air from the books i usually read. will watch this author for future publications

Published on March 11, 2012 by Verne E. Smith

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