City of Bones

Guest 4 years ago

I can't go on. The characters are intolerable, the dialogue is ridiculous, and the plot makes no sense whatsoever. It's like a bad fan fiction. I'd rather read the rest of the Twilight Saga than even one chapter more of this.

Guest 6 years ago

Or..... You'd be better off borrowing/buying the books; they're much more reliable. These could have grammar mistakes and such, but the actual book wouldn't. Don't shoot, just an opinion.

Guest 6 years ago

This is a good book so far, but, does anyone else have problems with the words getting cut short on the edge or missing altogether?

Guest 6 years ago

This is just mind blowing I recommend shatter me the series ! It is truly amazing . also u should read the selection series its really nice

Guest 6 years ago

Well it doesnt finish the book if you start book two you quickly realize lots of information is missing

Guest 7 years ago

Fuck da damn plot suck my fat ass cock

Guest 7 years ago

Great book, could have better grammar though, but I LOVED it

Guest 7 years ago

Can someone tell me about the price of all The mortal instruments series ?

Guest 7 years ago

I like this book it is amazing the details it just got me more intresting

Guest 7 years ago

Now that I'm done the series, which was brought to my attention by a movie, I have some pros and cons. The movie was quite simply a nice, uncomplicated affair with a great cast, including Godfrey Gap, Lena Headey, Collins, Rhys-meyers, Sheehan...the books however are a nice way to pass time, and are worth reading. I liked her supporting characters much more than the obvious main 4, comprised of Clary, Jace, Alex, and Isabelle. They, as stand alone, are often predictable, boorish, and a bit too "set". I don't include Simon with the "hot 4", because he's actually a breath of fresh air along with Magnus Bane, Raphael, Bat, Brother Zachariah, Jordan, Lucien, Maia, Lily etc. Whose characters I found to be more rich and developed. Having said that, that's actually what made me go on reading. The main 4 interacting with other characters listed above and a host of delightful villians especially Jonathan/Sebastian, Valentine, Maureen, Seelie Queen, and the bigger demons, Abbaddon, lillith etc. Made me want to go on. Add in the history of the Iron Sisters, The Silent Brothers, The Clave, and Downworlders, and thats entertainment for me. Some of the obvious technical problems I struggled with. Werewolves who apparently can change back and forth without the aid of a back-up wardrobe in a duffle bag, the obvious "jace and clary can't have a fictional relationship because (enter complicated problem here)" and a myriad of other things that I found tiring. However, I realize it's not high prose per se, but with a rich landscape, a fascinating back story, and a host of whimsical characters and a really great moral story to back up the main four, it passes the test. Its not A Song Of Fire And Ice, nor is it Lord of the Rings, Robert Langdon, Harry Potter, or anything Stephen King ever wrote where you actual feel actual tension/fear and a sense of urgency and compassion for the main characters. It didn't take me that far in until Magnus Bane, Simon, Lucien, or anyone else made decidely bold moves and potentially sacrificial moves, that's what got me and held me. I found myself caring about her supporting characters much more than the obvious focal two. I'm not sure what age range these are geared to though. The movie seemed to be a lot more intense, and no I haven't seen the t.v. show due to the variations from the plot and the cast (the only characters I can say they improved was Jace), so I really can't say either movie or the t.v. show follows these novels, they both seem loosely implied on the books. You should really read these books if you say, are only watching the show. Or if you've seen the one movie and want more story!
Enjoy it for what is though and judge for yourself, constant reader.