Clockwork Princess
(Infernal Devices #3 of 3)
by Cassandra Clare
fantasy, romance
copyright 2013
read in October 2019
rated 7/10: well worth reading
What a delightful book! Romance galore, a world of pleasant fantasy, some action and adventure...
This is book three of a trilogy, all of the romantic pairings are being wrapped up. No stress, no terrible misunderstandings, just getting closer and getting partnered. So sweet! Even the love triangle is sorted out -- with some sadness but oh so nicely. This is not hot sex. It is deeply romantic love between caring and likeable people.
It's a Scarlet Pimpernel sort of world. Horse and carriage, dim streets, old London town with subservient shopkeepers and seedy bordellos. The main characters are all "upstairs downstairs". Most of the action... that is, the worry and discussion... takes place in one old big mansion. There is some out-of-house action, sudden and violent. Then back home to talk around the challenges.
There is the ultimate -- obvious -- villain. His disposal is, well, a violent matter yet completely secondary to the personal challenges being tackled by the protagonists. I was surprised... then I smiled. The interpersonal stuff is far more important than the disposal of a murderous villain :-)
There are plenty of books which introduce each chapter with a wise -- that is, incomprehensible -- saying, or a bit of poetry. This is usually so cryptic that it adds nothing to the story. This book uses poetry (the Lakes poets, are they called?) -- and each quote is relevant. And adds extra depth, or understanding, to the story.
This is no world-shattering future classic. It is a well-written, thoroughly enjoyable story of love, fantasy and some action. A story which leaves me feeling thoroughly satisfied. And pleased to have read such a nice book. A story to be enjoyed. I enjoyed it.
Dr Nick Lethbridge / Consulting Dexitroboper
... Agamedes Consulting / Problems ? Solved
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