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This is the 2nd book of the series and once again Conn Iggulden didn't disappoint.

The book is set during the time of the Mongol conquest of the 12th and 13th centuries

Genghis is now the Khan and is on his way to conquer their long sworn enemy the Chins.  You get both sides of the war, the sides of the Generals that are attempting to protect their cities and of the Mongols as well.

I really love the way he writes.  This book is a historical novel, so the author has studied the events that took place, but also fleshes the story out with relationships, motives, character, and other insight that makes you feel like you're watching it all happen.

He beautifully describes the land, the cities, the weapons used, but doesn't over do it so that you get bored.  

I would HIGHLY recommend this book if you like that kind of thing... If you haven't read his first book, Wolf of the Plains, DEFINITELY do that first, it talks about his childhood up to being a young adult.

I'm definitely going to keep reading the series, and if you like this kind of thing, I would definitely suggest you do it it too!

After seeing the movie, I really wanted to read the book and I'm not disappointed one bit.

I love the writing style. I love that Watney isn't an all serious scientific stick in the mud, that he has personality and because of that, you WANT him to make it.

I love the mentality of the book... when things blow up in your face, take a little time to freak out and spout out expletives and when you finish, figure out the solution.  I need to remember that in real life.

I really liked the style of the book. I'd say about 80% of the book are Watney's log entries, if you liked that part in the movie, you'll love it in the book. There's a lot more foul language, just so you're warned, but it's so worth it.

I think I want my dad to read this one!!

Loving this book so far. Love the format, love the character... Love how he explains what he's doing and why.  Just a good read so far!

I started this book in May. MAY. 

I had the hardest time getting into it at first, the redundancy was murderizing my will to continue.  I was going to quit, but I had read a few discussions about it, finding there were many people that were feeling the same way, but they were persuaded to keep going, and they were right.  Once the story got to the funeral, it really picked up and was a pretty good read.

There were a lot of characters and sometimes I had a hard time keeping them all straight, but it worked itself out as I kept reading.

[spoiler] I'm still trying to figure out who my favorite character was.   Some I despised, like Samantha, Simon and Shirley.... Some just seemed cardboardy... Ruth.

I guess I felt the most for Sukhvinder. WAS she really a hermaphrodite, or was that just Fats getting into her head?  I'm glad her mother finally realized what a bitch she was and came back to her senses.

I also just wanted to snatch Robbie up and run. 

I think that if I ever lived in a town like that... that thrived on gossip and being fake, I'd wish for my demise.

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This is a decent read it you can get through the beginning.

I started this book not knowing ANYTHING about it. I read it because I loved the Milkweed Triptych and wanted to read more from this author.

This book was nothing like his previous three, completely different feel,even the reading style was different. Over and over again, I likened it to having a really really rich dessert. You want to keep eating it, but you have to take breaks because of the richness.  It's very cerebral, sometimes I found myself re-reading some sections because the descriptions were so heavy, I wanted to be sure I was able to take it all in.

I really liked the concept of memories being tangible, like objects, and the Magisterium concept was really cool. I don't know how he comes up with this stuff, but he has a style of writing  that can paint an image in your head of something that you've never even seen before, which is really a feat.

All and all I enjoyed this book.  I probably won't read it again, because it's so heavy, but it was really a unique ride into the celestial realm

The final book of the Milkweed Triptych. LOVED this series. It really made you think. Think of time as we know it, and how it could be and the possibility of changing things, not necessarily for the better or worse, just... changing it.

I really enjoyed Ian's writing style and how he was able to describe something that has never existed in a way that you could actually picture it in your mind when you read it.

If you enjoy the concept of time travel, you really need to give this series a chance. You're sure to enjoy it!

Apparently,I jumped a couple chapters accidentally....after I finally found my place again, the story made more sense (of course)!

I'm wondering if Gretel is setting it up so future Marsh ends up with Liz and Agnes and past Marsh ends up with her??

Also, this is the perfect opportunity to make sure Will's soul stays intact....but then, will he stay with Aubrey and never met Gwendolyn???

Must read on!!!

Finished reading this one last night, the writing style pulls you right in and and takes you on a ride that doesn't seem to end.... until you realize the end is really THE END.

I really enjoyed this book and wish I didn't wait so long to read this one after I read Bitter Seeds. It's not a deal breaker if you didn't read the first one, but you get a bigger understanding of what's going on.  

Now, onto Necessary Evil!  I wasn't going to read that one right away, but I gotta find out how this ends!

I reached the end, and I'm not sure how I feel about this book.

All and all, it's a fun read, I really, really hope there aren't families out there like the Sullivans, but sadly, I'm sure there are.

You know what? Maybe the fact that I actually had opinions on the characters, and things annoyed me and even at times, made me feel bad for Jon and Daegan, maybe the book is better than I realize?

Psychotic.  This book was absolutely bananas.   It makes you sway teams back and forth the entire time, you'll dislike Amy then Nick then the parents but then don't hate Nick as much and then swing back to team Amy until you realize they're all flawed and you can find reasons not to like all of them.

I saw the movie before I read the book, and I think it prepared me for Mr. Adams' writing style

I have to admit, sometimes he lost me in his narrative, but it was like listening to your crazy uncle telling a story, so I kind of enjoyed it... I stopped trying to "make sense" of it and just went along for the ride.

The ending threw me off... it just... stopped... I had to check another edition to make sure I wasn't missing pages or something, but nope, I just ended on grabbing a bite to eat, so I definitely need to read the next book, but that will be at a later time :)

I really enjoyed this story. I really felt for her and what she went through.  I wish that someone was a bit more nurturing to her as a young girl and explain what was happening and why, but I guess that's just how the culture is or was. I just kept wishing I could give her a hug and explain why.

The writing style was very easy to fall into.  I felt like I was eavesdropping on Chiyo's entire life.  In the beginning, I felt so sorry for her, but then I adjusted once she was in the okiya, just wishing she would "get it" and just try to concentrate on her future as a geisha.  

I would highly recommend this book.

The story is gave me mild anxiety. I had to remind myself the characters aren't real!

I enjoyed this book, but am sad of the way it ended. Jack was smart, maybe too smart. Why didn't Stephen care to find out?? That makes him just as bad as Jack!!