Empire of Ivory (Temeraire, Book 4)
by Naomi Novik
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Author: Naomi NovikEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Published: 2007-09-25
ISBN: 0345496876
Number of pages: 416
Publisher: Del Rey
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Book Review: Temeraire: Empire of Ivory
Summary: 4 Stars
"Temeraire: Empire of Ivory"
It's wonderful to see that even after three novels the author is still on form as the series progresses. This fourth book shows us a little more of the world that Novik has created, including the depths of the dark continent of Africa and their practices concerning dragons, as well as a glimpse of other areas of England and Scotland. The writing is concise and beautiful, bordering at times on poetry, and the dialogue is some of the best I've ever read.
Novik has managed to keep the story ongoing and compelling without merely writing "the adventures of...", ensuring that each novel expands upon the continuity without simply throwing in new situations or characters. The characters themselves here are wonderfully written, and although there has been less of the interaction between the dragon Temeraire and his captain Laurence during the last few instalments, we see a reinstatement of their close blond and the promise of further development.
With a great storyline and a killer ending, this is definitely worth picking up if you've read the first three novels.
8.5/10
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