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Warriors: Power of Three #5: Long Shadows (Warriors: Power of Three) Review
The Clans are in turmoil. ShadowClan has turned its back on StarClan and pledged to follow the dark predictions of Sol, the strange cat who foretold the solar eclipse. But not all the cats have lost faith in their warrior ancestors. . . . Jaypaw is convinced that StarClan still holds an important place in the warrior code, and his search for answers leads him far back into the past, farther back than even StarClan can remember. Lionblaze, tortured by violent dreams and bloody visions, wishes he had never been prophesied to be one of the three but to turn his back on his littermates would be the ultimate betrayal. And Hollyleaf is terrified that once the Clans lose their faith, the warrior code will fall apart. She's willing to fight tooth and nail to preserve it—whatever the cost. And when murder stalks into the heart of ThunderClan, the cats realize that the darkest shadows don't always lie outside the territory. User Submitted Warriors: Power of Three #5: Long Shadows (Warriors: Power of Three) ReviewsDecember 1, 2008 Really Really like this one! Not near as fast a read as POW4 What a great cliffhanger! The story line was rapid moving where it should have been and slower moving where you needed to pay attention. It thankfully took longer to read than the last book. My children and I all have varying ideas as to whom did what to where and why. I cannot wait for the next installment! Can you? This book is extremely creative where I was afraid the lines were wearing a little thin. I could not be more pleased. December 1, 2008 Long Shadows is a nice story My thirteen year old son loves the series. He finished it in a few days time, like all the other Warriors books. He says Long Shadows is a pretty good book even though he preferred Dark River and Eclipse. It was exciting and entertaining. In Long Shadows, a truth will be revealed by Squirrelflight to LionBlaze, Hollyleaf, Jaypaw, and another cat, who is somebody no one will expect. Also, Jaypaw will discover the truth about the early civilization of the Tribe of rushing water. The three of them will wonder if they were meant to lead the prophecy. November 28, 2008 One word: Wow. ...And now for some more words: Though it seems that there are mixed feelings concerning this latest installment in the Warriors: The Power of Three series, I found Long Shadows to be THE BEST thus far. Much of the controversy seems to be over the great deal of time devoted to the past (remember the ancient cats?), rather than the present. But personally, I found this to be incredibly intriguing. The four-or-so chapters literally spent in the past serve to answer some questions while simultaneously posing so very many more, and you're left wondering about the true meaning and origin of not only the prophecy, but the Three themselves. ...And as for the Three... Jaypaw's character continues to develop, as does his power, and the portion of the book spent from his point of view was, in my opinion, the most interesting. He also receives his full name at long last. Lionblaze, meanwhile, is haunted by visions of killing Heatherpaw- visions that interfere with him carrying through with a task that could mean the life or death of his Clanmates. Hollyleaf, as in Eclipse, continues on with her constant fretting over the Warrior Code, but you also begin to see a new, darker side to her- a power-hungry side so intent on holding up the Warrior Code that it could spell trouble... Like the Three, the prophecy also deepens, and you see them use their power in different ways- as in, to aid StarClan in solving the problem with Sol. ...But later, when a dark secret is drawn out into the open, the very meaning of the prophecy- and the identity of its subjects- is questioned... One thing about this book that was a bit... I wouldn't call it a 'problem', but it was, well, odd... was the constant trouble that seemed to plague ThunderClan. The whole book, it seemed as though there was one major problem after the next- issues with ShadowClan, then sickness, then forest fires, and then a secret that could turn that Clan up-side-down- serving to make this a very "busy" book. But it was still really good. So, anyway, I do recommend that any Warriors fan read Long Shadows- it certainly leaves you desperate for the next book- and the answers to all of the thousands of questions! November 27, 2008 Awesome book is awesome. Ahh, how long I have awaited this book. And let me tell you, it was a heck of a lot better than I thought it would be (and i thought it would be pretty dang good)! In my opinion, Long Shadows is one of the best books in the Power of Three series. Maybe it's the flashbacks I had to the first series, maybe it's the fact that this takes Warriors in a whole new, interesting direction. I don't know. But the fact is that for the people who like old-school warriors, loves from other clans and uniting-the-Clans-type-disasters can't go on forever. Long Shadows especially opens new, riveting and suspenseful plot doors while still retaining that tie to the first Warriors series and the conflicts of Tigerstar. Jaypaw's powers and his connection to the cats who came before the Clans at the lake grow more interesting and complex with each new book. Lionblaze, trying to severe his ties with Tigerstar and escape from the evil cat's influence, becomes more likeable the more I read about him. Meanwhile, Hollyleaf shows a more intimidating and frightening side than she has in the past. Neither have we seen the last of the loner, Sol. Even supporting characters (Ashfur, Squirrelflight, Tawnypelt, Fallen Leaves...) have significant roles to play. I finished this book in four hours, because I knew that if I put it down I would be thinking about it for the rest of the day until I was done. I would definitely reccommend this and the rest of the Warriors series to anyone who is the least bit interested. Whether you're in fifth or sixth grade, as I was when I and my friends started reading the books, or are in high school, as we are now, or beyond, which my mother was when she read them, this is a series that cannot be described in one word unless that word is the word 'awesome'. My only lament is that the next one is not released until April. November 27, 2008 exciting middle school fantasy Since the solar eclipse occurred shaking many of the cat clans because the pale yellow eyed Sol, belonging to no one, predicted it. ShadowClan Leader Blackstar consulting with his Deputy Russetfur and his Medicine Cat Littlecloud announces to his loyal followers they will no long adhere to the ancient warrior code of the StarClan, but instead pledge their allegiance to Sol. His pronouncement has shocked his clan and stunned ThunderClan, WindClan and RiverClan. The Ancients led by Furled Bracken and his Sharpclaws are also taken aback. ThunderClan apprentice Jaypaw is not convinced that tossing the code of StarClan for the enigmatic nomadic Sol is the right thing for the communities; he seeks the truth in the long forgotten ancient past. ThunderClan warrior Lionblaze wants out of his destiny as it is killing him even when he sleeps, but the litter-mate sibling code will not allow him to betray his two comrades. The third destined one Thunderclan warrior Hollyleaf fears that Blackstar's ruling is the beginning of the end as the StarClan warrior code has been the underlying ethical base of the clans forever and that will crumble under a Sol cult. However, as each of the threesome struggle with the radical change, the LONG SHADOWS of death by murder stalks ThunderClan. The latest Powers of Three Warriors book is an exciting middle school fantasy. The story line rotates perspective between the three youthful heroes as the understanding they have gained in THE SIGHT and DARK RIVER is abruptly unraveling. Each is confused by what is happening to the code that they are pledged to follow as their previous experiences may turn out to have been for naught as obsolete adventures. As they go on their separate journeys to find the truth, all three subplots are well written and exciting, but also contain the trademark impending doom which seems inevitable. Once again the Power of Three is a winner with a great twist on the coming of age theme. Harriet Klausner November 26, 2008 Well, as a person who actually READ the book... ... It's great! Contrary to other reviews, this book isn't all about how the Clans originated - a far cry from that, in fact. I won't reveal any spoilers, but it starts out slow like any other novel and progresses from there. Jaypaw receives his warrior name, and Hollyleaf's darker side begins to come out. Some readers may be pleased that a ThunderClan cat - one considered a hero - has finally done something shockingly wrong, which is unusual for ThunderClan. And it's interesting to read about Jaypaw's adventures as his powers increase. This book kept me absorbed - I could literally not put it down, and as a result I ended up staying up late to finish it. A few things I'd hoped for were not revealed (i.e., Breezepaw's rumored mate), but besides that it was pretty well-written. The plot is different from the usual ones that dealt with drama such as the death of loved cats, cats from different Clans falling in love, etc. Long Shadows has much darker elements than that, and we get to see another glimpse of the mysterious Sol. It's intriguing and I, for one, cannot wait for the next book to come out. November 26, 2008 what happened? My children couldn't wait for the new Warriors book! But it was a disappointment. It seems to be even more boring than Dark River. I think we will finally quit the Warrior Cats series for good. I have two children aged 10 & 14, and three foster children who are 11, 13, & 14. They all sat down as I began to read Long Shadows to them. But they were bored. What a far cry from the first 12 books in this series! It's gone downhill. November 26, 2008 Failure It is a shame that the authors have let go of the very successful formula they followed in the first series of Warrior Cats as well as The New Prophecy's six books. In Power of Three, the authors are attempting to create drama, mystery,and intrigue, and pull readers in through curiosity. But curiosity about what? How the clans originated? I don't think it's particularly interesting and the many attempts on the authors' part to make it interesting have failed. What has made these books successful has been the ability of the authors to create for the readers vicarious participation in a close-knit clan, facing physical danger, fighting side-by-side, standing together in loyalty against the odds with courage and loyalty to each other and to the Warrior code. That was exciting! Discovering the history of the clans is just boring. I don't know whether or not this is simply because the writers lack the skill to create a new "formula," or whether their really good writers who exercised poor judgement as to where to take the plot. I don't know. What I do know is that for the first time, my kids got the new Warriors book they've been dying to read, and they put it down by the third chapter and went outside to play. It used to be impossible to separate them from a new Warriors book. But no more. For more Warriors: Power of Three #5: Long Shadows (Warriors: Power of Three) reviews click here.
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