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Again, I return to the French Revolution and Terror that struck it. Or as Iago, the character parrot, would say "vive la Revolutión!". I went back to this series by both reading and listening to this last and sequel book. In this audio version, we pick up with almost 2 years later as Yann has begun to focus in on specializing his powers to help desperate aristocrats escape the guillotine. He has secretly become the vigilante, The Silver Blade, and also pantomiming magic on the stage as Harlequin. The devious Count Kalliovski has returned more powerful with a deal made with the Devil. In this book we gather together more characters of the theater helping Yann in his smuggling out of endangered "émigrés". Several named after the Commedia dell'arte. The Count has also gathered his henchman, new and old. Great way to end it with Yann growing and accepting the obstacles that are set before him. Though I won't lie his melancholic moments did irk me sometimes. On audio differences, it was more detailed and closer connected to the novel edition. This was both helpful, but also cumbersome at times. Its pacing seemed slower though it was less jumping paragraphs when going along with the book. Though an exception again can be made with some secondary character's dialogue getting cut shorter (Trippen family moments again). Also I enjoyed Janet Suzman's take on narrating, but some voices I still held more kudos towards Tom Hiddleston's performance in the first book (e.g. Yann, Count Kalliovski, Auland, and Mr. Trippen). I kind of wish it had been duo narrators brought on with Hiddleston holding on to the most of the male, and Suzman taking on the female voices. Mark me when I say she did a good job of all characters, but I miss the growling twinge of darkness in the Count's voice and Milkeye's Northern European tones from the first audio. It threw me a bit at first, and I found myself getting use to the characters again. Overall, even though their stories here are done, I would love to see what other magics await new characters the author may someday explore.


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The Silver Blade Sally Gardner 9780803733770 Books Reviews

I will admit, when I heard Tom Hiddleston read The Red Necklace, I had to have it. His reading is soothing, and he can do all of the voices and accents. ) But once the story got underway, I realized it was a very good book on it's own merits. And once it ended, I HAD to get my hands on The Silver Blade asap. Janet Suzman did a fine job with the reading, and the story picks up right where The Red Necklace left off. I love historical fiction, adventure, and romance. The characters were well written, and the plot well thought out. The reader (or listener) is not left hanging.
I really enjoyed The Red Necklace, so I was eager to read the sequel and rejoin the world of Sido and Yann. I particularly like the setting of the French Revolution in this book. I think it gives the story an edge.

I liked how Yann is the focus in this story. I think Sido received her closurer in the first book and if it weren't for the fact that she's tied to Yann, we wouldn't even really need to see her in the book. I liked the mystery of the silver blade. It's impressive that Yann was rescuing french aristocrats right under the noses of the national assembly. I also thought it was amusing he left a calling card. He made himself an enigma. I enjoyed how discovered who he really was and sometimes being connected to a person isn't important.

I also enjoyed the dealings with Count Kalliovski. What a creepy man! I never really understood why he wanted Sido so badly though. Except maybe for the simple fact that she got away from him and nobody ever did. Seemed like a drastic reason for making a deal with the devil. I also enjoyed his dog. It was an interesting addition to the story.

I wonder if there will be another one in this series. I think there is room for more. Yann is just understanding his powers. Plus, the revolution isn't over yet. Not sure were it could go though. But, I would read it.
I was very eager to get to this book after I finished The Red Necklace and once it came, I finished it in two days. We have all the old Characters, and a few new faces added to the mix, with Yann becoming the "Silver Blade", the man who saves innocent people from murder, with the help of Cordell, and Citizen Aulard and his Theatre business. The story was good, but there were a few problems that I had.

One I felt that the writing quality wasn't as good as the first one, it fell a little bit short.
Two Kalliovski had more depth to him in The Red Necklace than he does in this book. He didn't have the same feel to him as before, and I didn't get as much backstory as I wanted on him. Or on Tetu for that matter.
Three there is another villain introduced and at first he seemed like he would really add a lot to the evil side of things, but he turned out to be a bit of a let down.
Four more Gypsy magic and legend came into play here and I was hoping for the opposite. A lot of it was rather ridiculous.
Five Miss Gardner does not give explanations as to how things are accomplished in the way of magic, and I was a bit confused by some of it. I know this isn't a Fantasy Novel, but I would've liked more details and explanation as to how Kalliovski did what he did, and how he planned to do what he wanted to do. (trying not to spoil anything D)

I was happy with the ending, the development of Yann and Sido, and as far as Sequels go it was better than some I've seen. As for a third book, I don't think we really need one. It's wrapped up quite nicely.
Again, I return to the French Revolution and Terror that struck it. Or as Iago, the character parrot, would say "vive la Revolutión!". I went back to this series by both reading and listening to this last and sequel book. In this audio version, we pick up with almost 2 years later as Yann has begun to focus in on specializing his powers to help desperate aristocrats escape the guillotine. He has secretly become the vigilante, The Silver Blade, and also pantomiming magic on the stage as Harlequin. The devious Count Kalliovski has returned more powerful with a deal made with the Devil. In this book we gather together more characters of the theater helping Yann in his smuggling out of endangered "émigrés". Several named after the Commedia dell'arte. The Count has also gathered his henchman, new and old. Great way to end it with Yann growing and accepting the obstacles that are set before him. Though I won't lie his melancholic moments did irk me sometimes. On audio differences, it was more detailed and closer connected to the novel edition. This was both helpful, but also cumbersome at times. Its pacing seemed slower though it was less jumping paragraphs when going along with the book. Though an exception again can be made with some secondary character's dialogue getting cut shorter (Trippen family moments again). Also I enjoyed Janet Suzman's take on narrating, but some voices I still held more kudos towards Tom Hiddleston's performance in the first book (e.g. Yann, Count Kalliovski, Auland, and Mr. Trippen). I kind of wish it had been duo narrators brought on with Hiddleston holding on to the most of the male, and Suzman taking on the female voices. Mark me when I say she did a good job of all characters, but I miss the growling twinge of darkness in the Count's voice and Milkeye's Northern European tones from the first audio. It threw me a bit at first, and I found myself getting use to the characters again. Overall, even though their stories here are done, I would love to see what other magics await new characters the author may someday explore.