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| Title | : | The Finisher (Vega Jane #1) |
| Author | : | David Baldacci |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 497 pages |
| Published | : | March 4th 2014 by Scholastic Press |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Young Adult. Fiction. Science Fiction. Dystopia. Mystery. Adventure |
David Baldacci
Hardcover | Pages: 497 pages Rating: 3.82 | 12875 Users | 1565 Reviews
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I was bitterly disappointed in this book. I expected better of Baldacci, being an established prize winning author, but I guess he just can't write for Young Adults. The basic plot of the book is sound, good strong male and female leads, mysterious past, yada yada, but Baldacci can't write fantasy/other worlds. He just goes too far. The point of writing about other worlds is that they are different but have many things the same so that the reader can relate. Baldacci changes things that there is no point changing - using 'Wugs' instead of 'People'; 'Lights' instead of 'Days'; a very annoying use of 'Males' and 'Females' instead of men and women; 'Slivers' instead of 'Minutes' and so on. There was absolutely no point to it and only made the prose clumsy and laboured. There was enough of a difference in the magic and fantasy creatures for us to realise that we weren't on Earth, to go further was just overwriting. A pity, but the plot was traditional and unexciting, and the clumsy language really off-putting.Mention Books During The Finisher (Vega Jane #1)
| Original Title: | The Finisher |
| ISBN: | 0545652200 (ISBN13: 9780545652209) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Vega Jane #1 |
| Characters: | Vega Jane, Daniel Delphia "Delph" |
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Ratings: 3.82 From 12875 Users | 1565 ReviewsColumn Containing Books The Finisher (Vega Jane #1)
When I found out that David Baldacci has written a fantasy series, I was 'What'? Now that I read the first book, my reaction is 'What?'The Finisher is quite slow until about a critical event in the book that happens midway. That event was a bit predictable though as were all the other main story points. If it were only for the main storyline i.e. Vega Jane and her miserable life in Wormwood, I would have tossed the book out of the window. But, David Baldacci adds some elements around theI have been reading this book for a year and in that year I have done what I often do when I read a book that takes me a long time, particularly if I don't like it -- I take notes about it on my phone. Usually, I take those notes and craft them into a review to post on Goodreads, but this time I think I'm just going to type my notes verbatim and leave it. Needless to say, SPOILERS. Here goes:If this book is representative of the works of David Baldacci, then I hope never to have the misfortune
With a heroine that breaks the mould, The Finisher is a mix of adventure, magic & harsh realities which is certainly a brilliant example of YA written, & thought out, well. I especially liked how the romance was subtly fed into the story, and wasn't made to overpower the plot. A gripping novel with an intriguing tale to tell :)
Thought I would enjoy this book because David Baldacci is one of my favorite authors. Knew this was not his typical style....but still good fantasy should paint a picture so clear you can see the setting, action, characters. This book delivers none of the elements that make fantasy work. Too many questions never answered, action is so slow, plot makes no sense. Read this book only if you know up front you will have to read more to even understand what is going on. Think I will stick to King and
Despite my efforts, I could not get into this anti Baldacci like story. This novel is victimization from start to finish. The main character is by and large exploited and mostly in the light of feebleness. 1 of 10 stars
Thought I would enjoy this book because David Baldacci is one of my favorite authors. Knew this was not his typical style....but still good fantasy should paint a picture so clear you can see the setting, action, characters. This book delivers none of the elements that make fantasy work. Too many questions never answered, action is so slow, plot makes no sense. Read this book only if you know up front you will have to read more to even understand what is going on. Think I will stick to King and
Ahhh! I couldn't keep this book down and now it's finished :'( and what's worse is that it ended with a cliffhanger! And now I don't know what to do. It follows the story of a fourteen year old girl named Vega Jane who lives in a place built on lies. To discover the truth about herself and her past, she has to take a perilous journey into the unknown lands known as the Quag which is not easy and safe. To achieve her freedom she has to fight stupid egoistic men and a powerful woman who detests
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