Infernal Devices (Mortal Engines, Book 3)

The continuing arc of Hester and Tom reaches some inevitable conclusions because of who they each are. Their daughter Wren becomes a bonified hero in this book. One scary enemy is defeated and another emerges. This book is full of adventure, love, and sadness.

These books are good reads. Good enough that I finished the series. They are based on an interesting post apocalyptic premise that kept me interested. I give them 4 out of 5 stars simply because there are logistical inconsistencies that are hard to swallow. Huge metropolitan style cities that are constantly on the move yet they never have any shortage of tea. No real explanation of where all of the food comes from. No real explanation on where the fuel comes from to keep them moving. But, as long as you are willing to suspend a certain amount of logic they are very good books that keep you turning the pages. The characters are interesting and they keep you caring about them even if some are not particularly well developed. As a bit of a spoiler, then end of the last book was written as if the author was tired and just wanted to wrap things up in a hurry.

I’ve never read a book series twice, until now… A great book, by a great autor. Super fun, almost Steampunk-ish stories. Give it a go.

Philip Reeve is a good author but I do feel as if the main characters we follow in this world are more like chess pieces then "real." Yet somehow I do care for the character which makes it all the more frustrating for what this could've been.. an all time favorite series. I am only frustrated because outside of certain parts this book like much of the series is fun and exciting. Its like watching an thrilling visually captivating movie with great side characters but with the stars of it overacting in parts or being completely off on others. Then you get to the end and find your self blown away. The biggest flaw in the series is that there is a real lack of logical growth in the characters between the first two books and through this one. There also feels to be a sever lack of depth in the characters. I. This third book Tom, who has been with Hester for years hardly thinks of her except when needed. He seems much the same as he did in the beginning of book one. Hester who is a mother would seemed to have been a terminator mamma bear protecting her child seems shallower and self absorbed than is right. It gives her the feeling of being a puppet. So far this book followed in the steps of the previous two in having idiot plotting in place to push the story where the author wants it to go. The main protagonist is Wren daughter of Tom and Hester who is supposed to be 15 but acts younger or more like what an older person thinks a 15 year old is like. If not for having purchased all the books in one go I might have set aside the book for later after the first few chapters. Basically a supposedly smart character does something stupid and obviously I'll advised for no other reason than she is a spoilt, young, and foolish little brat who thinks she knows best. Despite the interesting audio version it felt like listening to nails on a chalkboard during this portion of the story. I really wished the author found a way to create action in this amazing world without using the same trick so to speak. There should have been growth in the characters and depth in them. Hester felt to most well rounded, if not a bit unhinged, character in the series but the character seemed to have been flashed frozen in a single state. I also feel as if the author was writing either for a genre or and audience/age group that he is not comfortable with. It made the story off putting at times while very very engaging at others. This story is pg13. Not sure as to what is the best audience for it. Though each book has YA ages it's not written something akin to that style. It's set up to be a fun steampunkish dystopian action adventure but feels like Forest Gump meets Mad Max at times with the characters being in the right place by sheer hapenstance lol. Ahhhhhh still I will likely read more fro.this author because at the very least he has some incredible endings that make the stories feel with the read....now the 4th book where I believe I will be heartbroken but find the author has made the entire series a rereadable one...i hope.

The story started out with tragedy, but then turned hopeful. I am a person who likes happy endings where the good are rewarded and the villains are given their dues. This story left me feeling a little off kilter, but I shall continue on hoping that there are better times to come. Perhaps it is a little unrealistic in the world we live in today, but I always want the best for everyone.

I loved this book! Because we have had 2 books to really get to know and care about the characters this book, was able to build on generational narratives and tie together some deeper emotional plot lines. Lots of great twists and action, moving from many different worlds. Well done!!

This is one book you don't want to put down. From characters being tricked into slavery, to the devastating truth coming out about Hester to Tom. This novel is enjoyable thrill ride from start to finish!

Lots going on in this book. The main character's are about 20 years older than the last book so it gives their world time to develop a whole new storyline of events to explain for the current state of things. The story is very good and very entertaining, but it's hard to say much more than that without dropping a lot of spoilers and I hate to do that. I will say its still pretty impossible to see all the twists and turns of the story coming so it makes it hard to put down. Reeves is an excellent writer.

Hester, Tom, die Lost Boys und viele andere Akteure treffen wieder aufeinander, viele Abenteuer erregen den Leser, das Ende lässt auf eine Fortsetzung hoffen

(“_”) it was horrible jk jk again. Themselves are the few more word criers w w r Vu b go

Following on from the previous books, great storyline that keeps building.

The book was received in excellent condition. It is an interesting book as part of the Mortal engine series much better than the Movie. It was enjoyed and has already been read by the child more than once.

Really enjoyed this series, it is what it is, a nice easy read that progresses quickly. I'm always looking for the next book or series and was pleased when I came across the Mortal Engines.