Troll Mountain
by Matthew Reilly
fantasy, subadult
copyright 2014
read in June 2017
rated 6/10: read to pass the time
The story is simple, characters are two-dimensional, action is over the top -- seriously over. The author's messages about strong versus clever are slathered on a bit too thickly.
It's light but... enjoyable.
The target market is -- I guess -- young people who are just starting to think for themselves. Who are just starting to notice that the wide world is not all niceness and light. Who are able and willing to accept... advice... from an author.
The advice is laid on thick but it is still only a small part of the book. Here's a message... and here's a lot of exciting action which supports the message.
And the action is exciting! Unbelieveable, yes. Predictable "twists", yes. But still a lot of exciting fun.
Sure, I sound critical. But I read the book and I enjoyed it. It's short, light, enjoyable. Nice characters, positive messages, heroic feats.
Not a "great" book. Just fun to read.
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Dr Nick Lethbridge / Consulting Dexitroboper
Agamedes Consulting / Problems? Solved.
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"There's always one more imbecile than you counted on." … per Ginger Meggs
Dr Nick Lethbridge / Consulting Dexitroboper
Agamedes Consulting / Problems? Solved.
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"There's always one more imbecile than you counted on." … per Ginger Meggs
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