Calling

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Molly Harper: Calling (2022, Nancy Yost Literary Agency)

English language

Published Nov. 23, 2022 by Nancy Yost Literary Agency.

ISBN:
978-1-64197-194-2
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2 stars (1 review)

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2 stars

Most of the book felt stagnant but there are pockets of action that didn't quite work. The children, used to running amok on their adventures for the last two books, are suddenly chaperoned and yet continue to lead the efforts to address world-scale problems rather than have adults step in. They instead seem to be patiently waiting in the wings for their moment to step in and comment upon the children's work instead.

The main antagonist devolved into a characature in this story as well. Her previous tretchery as a long-time librarian stealthily working for her own aims is mentioned, but now she's cartoonish instead of subtle. Oh, and the entire plot revolving around the Motherbook is diminished and then basically forgotten despite it's build up in the last two books.

The actiony ending could have been stronger as well. This author is very good at writing character pieces, dialogue, …

Subjects

  • Fiction, fantasy, general
  • Fiction, historical, general