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Ranger's Apprentice #3
The Icebound Land
Kidnapped after the fierce battle with Lord Morgarath, Will and Evanlyn are bound for Skandia as captives aboard a fearsome wolfship. Halt has sworn to rescue Will, and he will do anything to keep his promise–even defy his King. Expelled from the Rangers he has served so loyally, Halt is joined by Will's friend Horace as he travels toward Skandia. On their way, they are challenged constantly by freelance knights–but Horace knows a thing or two about combat. Soon he begins to attract the attention of knights and warlords for miles around with his uncanny skill. Even so, will they be in time to rescue Will from a horrific life of slavery?
266 pages, Hardcover
First published November 25, 2005
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John Flanagan
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For mysteries by this same author, see John A. Flanagan.
John Flanagan grew up in Sydney, Australia, hoping to be a writer. It wasn't until he wrote a highly uncomplimentary poem about a senior executive at the agency where he worked, however, that his talent was revealed. It turned out one of the company directors agreed with John's assessment of the executive, and happily agreed to train John in copywriting.
After writing advertising copy for the next two decades, John teamed with an old friend to develop a television sitcom, Hey Dad!, which went on to air for eight years.
John began writing Ranger's Apprentice for his son, Michael, ten years ago, and is still hard at work on the series.
He currently lives in a suburb of Manly, Australia, with his wife. In addition to their son, they have two grown daughters and four grandsons.
For mysteries by this same author, see John A. Flanagan.
John Flanagan grew up in Sydney, Australia, hoping to be a writer. It wasn't until he wrote a highly uncomplimentary poem about a senior executive at the agency where he worked, however, that his talent was revealed. It turned out one of the company directors agreed with John's assessment of the executive, and happily agreed to train John in copywriting.
After writing advertising copy for the next two decades, John teamed with an old friend to develop a television sitcom, Hey Dad!, which went on to air for eight years.
John began writing Ranger's Apprentice for his son, Michael, ten years ago, and is still hard at work on the series.
He currently lives in a suburb of Manly, Australia, with his wife. In addition to their son, they have two grown daughters and four grandsons.
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September 20, 2017
The Icebound Land (Ranger's Apprentice #3), John Flanagan
The Icebound Land is the third book in the Ranger's Apprentice book series written by Australian author John Flanagan. The book was released on 30 November 2005 in Australia. Will, the main character, is captured by the Skandians along with his friend, Evanlyn, in a big war in the previous book. The capturer, the Jarl Erak, takes them in as slaves. Meanwhile, Will's mentor, Halt, has sworn to save him from the Skandians, but the Ranger Corps forces him to stay back. Halt, however, is so desperate, he insults the King of his country, Araluen. The King and Halt are good friends, so in Halt's trial, the King takes pity on Halt. Instead of the normal punishment, which is to ban the defendant from the Araluen borders forever, he banishes Halt from the borders only for one year. Halt is banished from the Ranger Corps until the punishment is lifted, that is just a minor problem for Halt. He then sets out to find his apprentice once more. Halt is determined to get to Skandia quickly, so he takes the quickest route: Gallica. There he meets Will's old friend, Horace. Horace is Will's childhood friend, and just like Will, Horace is an orphan. In Gallica, Horace and Halt tried to go as fast as they could, but they were stopped by a lot of inexperienced knights. Horace, being a warrior apprentice, takes on the fake name "The Oakleaf Knight". Horace beats all of them with ease without his grizzled companion, Halt, to step in. Horace's reputation grows until he is noticed throughout Gallica, which attracts the horrible knight, Deparnieux of Castle Montsombre. Deparnieux soon captures Horace and Halt.
تاریخ نخستین خوانش: بیست و هفتم ماه ژانویه سال 2013 میلادی
عنوان: سرزمین یخ زده - جنگاوران جوان کتاب سوم؛ نویسنده: جان آنتونی فلانیگان (فلناگان)؛ مترجم: مسعود ملک یاری؛ تهران، افق، 1391؛ در 380 ص؛ مجموعه جنگاوران جوان کتاب 3؛ شابک: 9789643698373؛ موضوع: رمان نوجوانان و داستانهای کودکان از نویسندگان انگلیسی قرن 21 م
داستانهای «جنگاوران جوان» مجموعه ای فانتزی است که «جان فلنگن» آنها را برای نوجوانان نوشته است. این نویسنده برای نوشتن کتاب‌هایش از داستانهای کوتاه قرون وسطی الهام گرفته است. برای همین ماجراهای کتاب در اروپای قرون وسطی اتفاق می‌افتد. ا. شربیانی
The Icebound Land is the third book in the Ranger's Apprentice book series written by Australian author John Flanagan. The book was released on 30 November 2005 in Australia. Will, the main character, is captured by the Skandians along with his friend, Evanlyn, in a big war in the previous book. The capturer, the Jarl Erak, takes them in as slaves. Meanwhile, Will's mentor, Halt, has sworn to save him from the Skandians, but the Ranger Corps forces him to stay back. Halt, however, is so desperate, he insults the King of his country, Araluen. The King and Halt are good friends, so in Halt's trial, the King takes pity on Halt. Instead of the normal punishment, which is to ban the defendant from the Araluen borders forever, he banishes Halt from the borders only for one year. Halt is banished from the Ranger Corps until the punishment is lifted, that is just a minor problem for Halt. He then sets out to find his apprentice once more. Halt is determined to get to Skandia quickly, so he takes the quickest route: Gallica. There he meets Will's old friend, Horace. Horace is Will's childhood friend, and just like Will, Horace is an orphan. In Gallica, Horace and Halt tried to go as fast as they could, but they were stopped by a lot of inexperienced knights. Horace, being a warrior apprentice, takes on the fake name "The Oakleaf Knight". Horace beats all of them with ease without his grizzled companion, Halt, to step in. Horace's reputation grows until he is noticed throughout Gallica, which attracts the horrible knight, Deparnieux of Castle Montsombre. Deparnieux soon captures Horace and Halt.
تاریخ نخستین خوانش: بیست و هفتم ماه ژانویه سال 2013 میلادی
عنوان: سرزمین یخ زده - جنگاوران جوان کتاب سوم؛ نویسنده: جان آنتونی فلانیگان (فلناگان)؛ مترجم: مسعود ملک یاری؛ تهران، افق، 1391؛ در 380 ص؛ مجموعه جنگاوران جوان کتاب 3؛ شابک: 9789643698373؛ موضوع: رمان نوجوانان و داستانهای کودکان از نویسندگان انگلیسی قرن 21 م
داستانهای «جنگاوران جوان» مجموعه ای فانتزی است که «جان فلنگن» آنها را برای نوجوانان نوشته است. این نویسنده برای نوشتن کتاب‌هایش از داستانهای کوتاه قرون وسطی الهام گرفته است. برای همین ماجراهای کتاب در اروپای قرون وسطی اتفاق می‌افتد. ا. شربیانی
July 18, 2018
It's getting kind of repetitive to tag all of these books with "pure awesomeness," but... I mean... HALT. <3 How could that not be pure awesomeness???? Can I like... meet him? Or become his apprentice? My poor baby. Getting himself kicked out of the country and Rangers just so he can go rescue will. <3 <3 <3 (Not a spoiler, since it's in the blurb...)
And then Evanlyn and Will! Will's so sweet and courageous, and Evanlyn is epic. AND HORACE. Okay, so Horace is pretty much my second favorite character (after Halt, of course!). He's the best type of friend to have. And to think he was a bully at the beginning of book 1!!!!
Epic moment:
However, in spite of the awesomeness that is these characters and the plot, there were a few problems that forced me to knock a star. :( The first book had four cuss words, the second two, and then this one... had around 30. O.O Details (words not spelled out): . There was also a few mentions of girls wearing "indecent" skirts (which would actually be long by our standards), and one person says that they "look better that way". Some alcohol involved.
But the main issue with this story was drug abuse. It was actually handled very well and was portrayed in a negative light, but it's still something you should be aware of before reading this.
Overall, I really enjoyed this story, and I'm looking forward to book four!
And then Evanlyn and Will! Will's so sweet and courageous, and Evanlyn is epic. AND HORACE. Okay, so Horace is pretty much my second favorite character (after Halt, of course!). He's the best type of friend to have. And to think he was a bully at the beginning of book 1!!!!
Epic moment:
However, in spite of the awesomeness that is these characters and the plot, there were a few problems that forced me to knock a star. :( The first book had four cuss words, the second two, and then this one... had around 30. O.O Details (words not spelled out): . There was also a few mentions of girls wearing "indecent" skirts (which would actually be long by our standards), and one person says that they "look better that way". Some alcohol involved.
But the main issue with this story was drug abuse. It was actually handled very well and was portrayed in a negative light, but it's still something you should be aware of before reading this.
Overall, I really enjoyed this story, and I'm looking forward to book four!
June 23, 2019
Yes ~ Yes ~ Yes ~ Yes
Oh. My. Word.
Loved this book, the details, the characters, the scenes, but most importantly the theme... although.... I am VERY sad that Halt "had" to leave the Rangers Corps.
Loved the book and especially Will... who can't love Will? ~ After all there was no reason to be crying ~ Did I cry after that? *nods* Yes, yes I did... WILL..... my poor little friend!! How COULD you get addicted to that - THAT drug!!! *sobs heart out* gotta love my baby....
I think I said everything that needed to be said. Basically if you haven't read the series = PICK IT UP .... because Will.... well you just can't like him...
*goes back to library* Now .... *muses to self* .... Where's the next one?
Oh. My. Word.
Loved this book, the details, the characters, the scenes, but most importantly the theme... although.... I am VERY sad that Halt "had" to leave the Rangers Corps.
Loved the book and especially Will... who can't love Will? ~ After all there was no reason to be crying ~ Did I cry after that? *nods* Yes, yes I did... WILL..... my poor little friend!! How COULD you get addicted to that - THAT drug!!! *sobs heart out* gotta love my baby....
I think I said everything that needed to be said. Basically if you haven't read the series = PICK IT UP .... because Will.... well you just can't like him...
*goes back to library* Now .... *muses to self* .... Where's the next one?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 13, 2022
OCENA: 4,5 ⭐️
May 26, 2017
Contains minor spoilers.
3.5 stars
I know that I've said this a couple of times already but it deserves repeating: I am enjoying this series so much more than I would have ever expected. I've flown through these first three books, and have the fourth book sitting on my bedside table begging to be read. It's completely addictive.
The characters are some of my favourites already. We get to see a new side of all the characters in this sequel. I especially loved getting into Halt's head and seeing him grieving for the loss of his friend. It was also great to see Evanlyn step up towards the end of the book, but I sorely missed Will at times. His wit bought an extra something to the book, and while Halt's teasing of Horace left me in chuckles, it just wasn't the same and Halt and Will's banter.
I do, however, have to say that the plot wasn't as fantastic as The Burning Bridge. The second half of the book dragged a little bit, not too terribly so but noticeably. I am anxious to see where the story is going to progress to in Oakleaf Bearers so I'm going to pick that up as soon as humanly possible. I'm so glad that I picked up this series.
3.5 stars
I know that I've said this a couple of times already but it deserves repeating: I am enjoying this series so much more than I would have ever expected. I've flown through these first three books, and have the fourth book sitting on my bedside table begging to be read. It's completely addictive.
The characters are some of my favourites already. We get to see a new side of all the characters in this sequel. I especially loved getting into Halt's head and seeing him grieving for the loss of his friend. It was also great to see Evanlyn step up towards the end of the book, but I sorely missed Will at times. His wit bought an extra something to the book, and while Halt's teasing of Horace left me in chuckles, it just wasn't the same and Halt and Will's banter.
I do, however, have to say that the plot wasn't as fantastic as The Burning Bridge. The second half of the book dragged a little bit, not too terribly so but noticeably. I am anxious to see where the story is going to progress to in Oakleaf Bearers so I'm going to pick that up as soon as humanly possible. I'm so glad that I picked up this series.
August 6, 2020
Didn't enjoy it as much as the first 2 books but still liked it. It felt like not as much action happened. There was a lot of character development though.
February 2, 2022
Another fantastic sequel to the ranger apprentice series can't wait to see what happens next!!
December 8, 2021
4,5💫
Najlepsza rozrywka na zimowe wieczory.
Najlepsza rozrywka na zimowe wieczory.
February 14, 2013
2.5 stars- it was OK.
As captivating as they were, if the 200+ pages of this book had been summarized into a chapter or two and had been merged with the previous or next installment of the series, I would have liked it much more. But the plot just doesn't deserve a whole book of the series to itself. And I understand that Flanagan was merely giving the readers a chance to identify with Evanlyn, but he didn't have to cut Will out of the action do so. The series is called the Ranger's Apprentice after all, so it should be more about the Ranger's Apprentice. Seeing it from a different perspective, however, The Icebound Land is just a transition to a (hopefully) more intriguing sequel.
As captivating as they were, if the 200+ pages of this book had been summarized into a chapter or two and had been merged with the previous or next installment of the series, I would have liked it much more. But the plot just doesn't deserve a whole book of the series to itself. And I understand that Flanagan was merely giving the readers a chance to identify with Evanlyn, but he didn't have to cut Will out of the action do so. The series is called the Ranger's Apprentice after all, so it should be more about the Ranger's Apprentice. Seeing it from a different perspective, however, The Icebound Land is just a transition to a (hopefully) more intriguing sequel.
February 1, 2022
reread
i don't like it, no, i love it
i don't like it, no, i love it
July 29, 2022
A bit different from the previous book, slower paced. This book is more character-driven rather than plot, with two protagonists kidnapped and sold as slaves as the main storyline. It’s more gripping and it all goes down in a really cool setting. The other storyline with the other two protagonists serves as a nice little distraction though.
November 14, 2021
Ta część mnie zachwyciła. Nawet miałam łezkę szczęścia pod koniec. Jak dla mnie najlepsza część ktora przeczytałam do tej pory (może z tego powodu że było dużo Willa i Halta).
Jak najbardziej książkę zasługuje na 5 ☆
Jak najbardziej książkę zasługuje na 5 ☆
May 5, 2022
4.5/5 ⭐
Kocham! Ta część, szczególnie perspektywa Evanlyn jest bardzo przygnębiająca, ale duet Halt&Horace jest iconic ❤
Kocham! Ta część, szczególnie perspektywa Evanlyn jest bardzo przygnębiająca, ale duet Halt&Horace jest iconic ❤
March 19, 2023
I think I found another author to add to my list of favorites. John Flanagan really knows how to tell a story!
This book crushed my feels to an unrecognizable mess, made me wheeze with laughter, and parts of it left me gasping because I was so anxious for certain characters safety that I was holding my breath.
But that ending....*cry of relief* Bless the author for not leaving me in panic right before bed.
This book crushed my feels to an unrecognizable mess, made me wheeze with laughter, and parts of it left me gasping because I was so anxious for certain characters safety that I was holding my breath.
But that ending....*cry of relief* Bless the author for not leaving me in panic right before bed.
May 30, 2022
3.7
nieco gorsza od 2 tomu:((
nieco gorsza od 2 tomu:((
November 2, 2023
Najnudniejsza część z wszystkich.
Wkurzają mnie te przeskoki narracji. Raz działa się sytuacja u willa a drugi raz dzieje się u Halta. Jakby to nie byłby problem tylko że przestrzeń czasowa. W jednym z rozdziałów zostawiliśmy Halta jak rozprawił się z jakims tam bandytą i przeszliśmy do willa u którego z jego perspektywy minęło 12 dni, w których płynął statkiem. Gdy wróciliśmy do Halta, ten właśnie odjeżdżał od tego bandziora z którym się rozprawił więc wtf z czasem u nich, duży minus.moze instnieje przestrzeń czasowa itd, ale niekiedy miałam takie lagi.
Następnie jest to że praktycznie nic się nie działo. Jakby erak>> naprawdę mega w mojej głowie jestXDD wiem że jest piratem ale oezi może mnie porwać cn. No ale znów problem w tym że will głównie był chory, więc z jego perspektywy narracja mnie nudziła, odkąd przybył do skandii przechorował do końca. Ta część też strasznie mi się dłużyła, poprostu nie mogłam się skupić na przebrnięciu jej więc coraz bardziej waham się na ocenę nawet 2 😬
Podsumowując, myślę że były fajnie momenty które mi się podobały. Horace jest słodkim i głupiutkim rycerzykiem i szczerze cieszy mnie jego charakter taki niż jakby miał być jakiś że "a jestem najlepszy, zabije cię moim mieczem zaraz", tylko poprostu rozumuje. Halt jezuuu 🙏🙏 może jest stary ale jary! Uważam że najlepszy z wszystkich, nie jest nie wiadomo jak odkryty, ale przez to daje mu to jego tajemniczości- tak jak wiadowcy przystało. Evanlyn no cóż. Chciałabym powiedzieć coś więcej ale będzie za duży spojler, więc nie wiem czemu ale nie przepadam jakoś strasznie za nią xd jest strasznie mi obojętna, choć wiem że bez niej sensu ta książka by nie miała, przecież ktoś musiał pomoc willowi 🙄 więc niech będzie troszkę naciągane 3, lubię jak coś w miarę się dzieje a ta książka jedynie miała pewnie pomoc w dalszych częściach tworzenia innych itd
Wkurzają mnie te przeskoki narracji. Raz działa się sytuacja u willa a drugi raz dzieje się u Halta. Jakby to nie byłby problem tylko że przestrzeń czasowa. W jednym z rozdziałów zostawiliśmy Halta jak rozprawił się z jakims tam bandytą i przeszliśmy do willa u którego z jego perspektywy minęło 12 dni, w których płynął statkiem. Gdy wróciliśmy do Halta, ten właśnie odjeżdżał od tego bandziora z którym się rozprawił więc wtf z czasem u nich, duży minus.moze instnieje przestrzeń czasowa itd, ale niekiedy miałam takie lagi.
Następnie jest to że praktycznie nic się nie działo. Jakby erak>> naprawdę mega w mojej głowie jestXDD wiem że jest piratem ale oezi może mnie porwać cn. No ale znów problem w tym że will głównie był chory, więc z jego perspektywy narracja mnie nudziła, odkąd przybył do skandii przechorował do końca. Ta część też strasznie mi się dłużyła, poprostu nie mogłam się skupić na przebrnięciu jej więc coraz bardziej waham się na ocenę nawet 2 😬
Podsumowując, myślę że były fajnie momenty które mi się podobały. Horace jest słodkim i głupiutkim rycerzykiem i szczerze cieszy mnie jego charakter taki niż jakby miał być jakiś że "a jestem najlepszy, zabije cię moim mieczem zaraz", tylko poprostu rozumuje. Halt jezuuu 🙏🙏 może jest stary ale jary! Uważam że najlepszy z wszystkich, nie jest nie wiadomo jak odkryty, ale przez to daje mu to jego tajemniczości- tak jak wiadowcy przystało. Evanlyn no cóż. Chciałabym powiedzieć coś więcej ale będzie za duży spojler, więc nie wiem czemu ale nie przepadam jakoś strasznie za nią xd jest strasznie mi obojętna, choć wiem że bez niej sensu ta książka by nie miała, przecież ktoś musiał pomoc willowi 🙄 więc niech będzie troszkę naciągane 3, lubię jak coś w miarę się dzieje a ta książka jedynie miała pewnie pomoc w dalszych częściach tworzenia innych itd
January 12, 2016
WARNING: SPOILER ALERT!!
I read this book in less than a day, which is not really normal for me.(I tend to read slow!) But it's just so fast-paced and absolutely unputdownable. My love and admiration for Halt increased throughout the whole book as I read all the sacrifices he made in order to rescue Will; purposely publicly insulting King Duncan, and hoping the resulting punishment would be banishment, although it could have resulted in death; being expelled from the Ranger Corps and having to hand over his treasured silver oakleaf.....*SOB* aaaahhhh my heart broke for him!; and all those times when he so easily could have left Horace and continued on in his search but he didn't! It speaks volumes about his character. And to see Horace grow so much in his skill as an apprentice knight and to see his relationship with Halt was wonderful! It's amazing what he's willing to do in order to save his friend.
As for Will and Evanlyn's less then pleasant adventures with the Skandians, I can't say I'm very fond of their turn of events. I love seeing how Will kept up his courage (and fitness!) when they were stuck on Skorghijl, and how he didn't stop trying to look for ways to escape. I also loved the part where he threw the knife at the keg representing Slagor's head! I could have cried reading about his addiction to warmweed; to see Will, a boy who's so bright, optimistic, and talented be reduced to someone described in the book as 'a shambling,mindless figure' was just terrible to read. That was when my love appreciation for Evanlyn soared to a whole new level. Being raised a princess, there's no way she'd ever endured anything close to what she endured taking care of Will. Not only was she brave enough to trust Erak's escape plan, she managed to get him out of the barracks,find the cabin while enduring the blizzardy weather and letting Will ride the pack pony while she pushed a trail through the waist-deep snow, and finally wean Will off of the evil drug. Which brings me to my favorite part in the book, and probably one of my favorite moments of the entire series; When Will wakes up and is no longer addicted to the warmweed. I got so teary eyed, I must have reread those pages 5 or 6 times! *sniffle* I was just so happy and relieved.
I supposed I should end this review, I could talk about these books forever! This is my fifth time reading through the series, and the books are just as wonderful as the first time I laid eyes on them. To sum this review up: The IceBound Land = Massive Success!!
I read this book in less than a day, which is not really normal for me.(I tend to read slow!) But it's just so fast-paced and absolutely unputdownable. My love and admiration for Halt increased throughout the whole book as I read all the sacrifices he made in order to rescue Will; purposely publicly insulting King Duncan, and hoping the resulting punishment would be banishment, although it could have resulted in death; being expelled from the Ranger Corps and having to hand over his treasured silver oakleaf.....*SOB* aaaahhhh my heart broke for him!; and all those times when he so easily could have left Horace and continued on in his search but he didn't! It speaks volumes about his character. And to see Horace grow so much in his skill as an apprentice knight and to see his relationship with Halt was wonderful! It's amazing what he's willing to do in order to save his friend.
As for Will and Evanlyn's less then pleasant adventures with the Skandians, I can't say I'm very fond of their turn of events. I love seeing how Will kept up his courage (and fitness!) when they were stuck on Skorghijl, and how he didn't stop trying to look for ways to escape. I also loved the part where he threw the knife at the keg representing Slagor's head! I could have cried reading about his addiction to warmweed; to see Will, a boy who's so bright, optimistic, and talented be reduced to someone described in the book as 'a shambling,mindless figure' was just terrible to read. That was when my love appreciation for Evanlyn soared to a whole new level. Being raised a princess, there's no way she'd ever endured anything close to what she endured taking care of Will. Not only was she brave enough to trust Erak's escape plan, she managed to get him out of the barracks,find the cabin while enduring the blizzardy weather and letting Will ride the pack pony while she pushed a trail through the waist-deep snow, and finally wean Will off of the evil drug. Which brings me to my favorite part in the book, and probably one of my favorite moments of the entire series; When Will wakes up and is no longer addicted to the warmweed. I got so teary eyed, I must have reread those pages 5 or 6 times! *sniffle* I was just so happy and relieved.
I supposed I should end this review, I could talk about these books forever! This is my fifth time reading through the series, and the books are just as wonderful as the first time I laid eyes on them. To sum this review up: The IceBound Land = Massive Success!!
July 12, 2015
This as another solid fantasy adventure to add to the series. In this installment Will and Evanlyn have been taken by the Skandian Jarl Weak back to his homeland to be sold as slaves. Halt, unwilling to let Will disappear forever, leaves behind the Rangers to go after his young apprentice with Horace as his companion.
Horace and Halt were a fun team, although not as entertaining as Halt and Will often are. Their adventures and dedication to Will were a nice touch to the story and we got to see quite a bit of development in both of them.
Will is not truly here for a large portion of the book, which is unfortunate because he's a lot of fun. We do get to see Evanlyn take charge more though. She's definitely a strong woman and adds a lot to the story. Their interactions with Erak were a nice touch. I'm wondering what will happen there in the future.
The ending was fairly satisfactory, but definitely left a lot open. I'm excited to pick up the next installment and continue on with this story. Ten years ago I would have been completely obsessed with this and even now I find it very enjoyable.
Horace and Halt were a fun team, although not as entertaining as Halt and Will often are. Their adventures and dedication to Will were a nice touch to the story and we got to see quite a bit of development in both of them.
Will is not truly here for a large portion of the book, which is unfortunate because he's a lot of fun. We do get to see Evanlyn take charge more though. She's definitely a strong woman and adds a lot to the story. Their interactions with Erak were a nice touch. I'm wondering what will happen there in the future.
The ending was fairly satisfactory, but definitely left a lot open. I'm excited to pick up the next installment and continue on with this story. Ten years ago I would have been completely obsessed with this and even now I find it very enjoyable.
January 31, 2019
A darker addition to the RA world that really shows depth and the growing of characters. Not as many funny or light moments as the other books but the weightiness enriches the whole series. Evanlyn has a marvelous character arc and seeing her grow was very satisfying.
Violence/Substance Abuse
Yes, addiction is a big theme in this book. Parents of course should ultimately decide what is best for their kids, but I wouldn't shy away from this book just because of that as it shows the very dark consequences of addictive substances (whether drugs, alcohol or pornography). There is also an evil overlord that is a merciless killer. With those in mind, I would recommend the age group as teens and up.
Language
There are about 20 instances of mild profanity (damn and hell). <--To be fair, John Flanagan is Australian and they have a different idea of what constitutes swearing
Violence/Substance Abuse
Yes, addiction is a big theme in this book. Parents of course should ultimately decide what is best for their kids, but I wouldn't shy away from this book just because of that as it shows the very dark consequences of addictive substances (whether drugs, alcohol or pornography). There is also an evil overlord that is a merciless killer. With those in mind, I would recommend the age group as teens and up.
Language
There are about 20 instances of mild profanity (damn and hell). <--To be fair, John Flanagan is Australian and they have a different idea of what constitutes swearing
May 25, 2017
And I continue my reading of the Ranger's Apprentice series. I'm pretty sure this one was the last book I had read during my first go at the series.
The story took a bit of a darker turn in this book but exciting nonetheless.
I found it interesting how the author turned more and more away from a single POV story during this book. There were always some chapters from different POVs but mostly the story was told from Will's POV. In this book that became even less (I'm not gonna tell you why because that would be an evil spoiler ^^). We learn more about Halt and Horace, Evenlyn and even the king. We also learn a lot more about the world this story is set in.
All in all a worthy continuation.
The story took a bit of a darker turn in this book but exciting nonetheless.
I found it interesting how the author turned more and more away from a single POV story during this book. There were always some chapters from different POVs but mostly the story was told from Will's POV. In this book that became even less (I'm not gonna tell you why because that would be an evil spoiler ^^). We learn more about Halt and Horace, Evenlyn and even the king. We also learn a lot more about the world this story is set in.
All in all a worthy continuation.
October 19, 2019
تجربه ی خوندن این مجمو��ه برام بی نهایت لذت بخشه
اصلا نتونستم زمین بزارمش
خوندنش مثل دیدنشه... بسیار دوست داشتنیست🌹🌹
اصلا نتونستم زمین بزارمش
خوندنش مثل دیدنشه... بسیار دوست داشتنیست🌹🌹
February 19, 2015
This book was so captivating I read it in two days. The third in John Flanagan's 'Ranger's Apprentice' series 'Icebound Land' takes up where 'Burning Bridge' left off in a cliffhanger ending and follows Halt and Horace as they travel to Skandia to rescue Will and the princess. Well to say the least I absolutely loved this book. So exciting and fast paced and vivid and funny and oh man I just LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to read the next few and move on to John's 'Brotherband Chronicles"
January 15, 2021
While I really liked this book, I didn't love it. Certain parts of this book just didn't work for me. Without to much of a spoiler I did not like the way Wills story unfolded. I was glad when it finally resolved itself . That is a me problem rather than a problem with the book.
What I loved was Halts and Horus story. They really are compelling characters and they really work well together. I cannot wait to see how this story unfolds.
If you are looking for a new series I high recommend this one.
What I loved was Halts and Horus story. They really are compelling characters and they really work well together. I cannot wait to see how this story unfolds.
If you are looking for a new series I high recommend this one.
August 10, 2022
Seria jest generalnie bardzo "nie moja", ale ma w sobie na tyle dużo fajnych elementów (bohaterowie, czy sama profesja Zwiadowcy), że dość regularnie wracam i pochłaniam kolejne tomy. To, co mnie najbardziej boli, to jej przewidywalność i fabularnie jest dla mnie trochę meh. Zobaczymy, co będzie dalej, bo mam wrażenie, że ten tom był jednak trochę bardziej mroczny od pozostałych, chociaż równocześnie wywołał najmniejsze zaangażowanie z dotychczasowych.
Takie 3.5 ⭐
Takie 3.5 ⭐
September 10, 2022
O shit
Na początku wydawała się być trochę nudna, ale im dalej w las tym bardziej się rozkręcało.
Zakończenie tej książki to jest kosmos. Kocham wszystkich bohaterów. I ponowie pytanie, dlaczego nie mam przy sobie kolejnego tomu???
To chyba będzie moja ulubiona seria.
Na początku wydawała się być trochę nudna, ale im dalej w las tym bardziej się rozkręcało.
Zakończenie tej książki to jest kosmos. Kocham wszystkich bohaterów. I ponowie pytanie, dlaczego nie mam przy sobie kolejnego tomu???
To chyba będzie moja ulubiona seria.
February 8, 2017
Reread Jan 2017.
They are growing up so fast and I love them
They are growing up so fast and I love them
August 6, 2023
No ta część póki co najmniej przypadła mi do gustu. Chyba głównie przez to, że bardzo przykro czytało się o tym co się stało z Willem 😞 Bardzo ucieszyło mnie zakończenie, bo tęskniłam za tym bohaterem, niemniej nie lubię sytuacji kiedy coś dzieje się w książkach, "bo tak" - niczym za dotknięciem magicznej różdżki - tutaj z końcówką tak było 😐
4⭐ przez sympatię do całej serii i jej bohaterów.
4⭐ przez sympatię do całej serii i jej bohaterów.
March 21, 2019
Ik vind dit gewoon een heel fijne, leuke serie. Simpel misschien, maar toch ook voldoende diepgang.
Verhaal: 4/5
Karakters: 4/5
Schrijfstijl: 4/5
Herlezen: Waarschijnlijk.
Verhaal: 4/5
Karakters: 4/5
Schrijfstijl: 4/5
Herlezen: Waarschijnlijk.
February 27, 2024
4,5
Zdecydowanie to mój ulubiony tom
Zdecydowanie to mój ulubiony tom
August 17, 2016
I thought it was rather bad. And the only reason for me still continuing to read this series is because I promised my little brother (which was a mistake)..
Throughout the whole book, almost nothing happens. You got the story line of Halt and Horace, who go through Gallica while defeating some not-so-chivalrous knights. And the other story line is of Evelyn and Will who get kidnapped, get sold as slaves and after that manage to escape. There is no real pace in the book and the events that do happen are only minor and boring.
Something that is really ruining it for me are the characters. All the main characters are portrayed as saints, there is essentially nothing wrong with them. Evelyn and Will get constantly praised for being brave, Horace for being humble (which is near impossible, because he is a 14 year old who is a natural in fighting and has already done amazing things) and at last Halt for being good at archery. Well, congratulations John Flanagan, for forming perfect characters!
Sorry if this comes over as a bit harsh, but I'm just a little negative over this book. I don't really look forward to reading the next one but still hope it will be at least better than this one.
Throughout the whole book, almost nothing happens. You got the story line of Halt and Horace, who go through Gallica while defeating some not-so-chivalrous knights. And the other story line is of Evelyn and Will who get kidnapped, get sold as slaves and after that manage to escape. There is no real pace in the book and the events that do happen are only minor and boring.
Something that is really ruining it for me are the characters. All the main characters are portrayed as saints, there is essentially nothing wrong with them. Evelyn and Will get constantly praised for being brave, Horace for being humble (which is near impossible, because he is a 14 year old who is a natural in fighting and has already done amazing things) and at last Halt for being good at archery. Well, congratulations John Flanagan, for forming perfect characters!
Sorry if this comes over as a bit harsh, but I'm just a little negative over this book. I don't really look forward to reading the next one but still hope it will be at least better than this one.
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