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EAN: 9780020425748 ISBN: 0020425740 Label: Simon Pulse Manufacturer: Simon Pulse Number Of Pages: 212 Publication Date: October 31, 1989 Publisher: Simon Pulse Reading Level: Ages 9-12 Studio: Simon Pulse Editorial Review: Product Description: In the conclusion to the trilogy set in post-apocalyptic England, Luke returns a triumphant Prince from his expedition in the North, although he loses the three things he cares about most. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - IncredibleThe first time I read The Sword of the Spirits trilogy, I was maybe twelve. But it left a strong impression on me and I reread the series every couple of years. Luke is a flawed character. He is unable to express his feelings to those he cares about, so he comes across as aloof and uncaring. For him, though, actions speak louder than words and loyalty and honor matter more than anything else. His devotion to Hans is a key example, even when that devotion can cost him personally ... Read More Rating: - DystopiaThe Sword of the Spirits trilogy is definitely one of the most downer dystopia series ever written, especially for a young adult audience. The main character Luke has got to get an award for one of the most flawed protagonists of all time. The blood and death flows almost nonstop after the initial part of the book. A technological society was nearly brought to ruin and now only marginally survives, a superstitious husk of the humanity that once was. Many people criticize the series for ... Read More Rating:  - A weak ending to a series that deserved betterFirst of all, the last sentence of the book alone drops this book's rating from 3 stars to 2. A downer of an ending is one thing, even a positive for this genre--but a self-important downer of an ending is simply annoying. That said, the trilogy as a whole is pretty decent, just don't expect any literary masterpieces, particularly in this volume. The plot device stolen directly from Hamlet is pure cliche, and the author seems to forget how to write an even semi-convincing female character. ... Read More Rating: - hidden gemThis last book is the crown jewel in a trlogy that is a hidden gem for pre-teens. Containing that English play within a play (or book in this case) the story hooks the reader with adventure and ends in a Shakespherian twist. Rating: - one of the most thrilling and mind blowing books ever!!This book is by far the best I have ever read. I read The Prince in Waiting for a school book report and found myself totally intrigued. I then found Sword of the Spirits and decided that I had to read it. This book was even more exciting and ironic than the first! The twisted love story and unexpected betrayal between Blodwen, {Luke's fiancee and daughter of a king} Edmund, {Luke's best friend} and Luke {prince of Winchester} is ironic and entrancing. I found this book hard to put down and it is ... Read More |
