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| Title | : | The Alleluia Files (Samaria #3) |
| Author | : | Sharon Shinn |
| Book Format | : | Mass Market Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 448 pages |
| Published | : | May 1st 1999 by Ace Books (first published 1998) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Science Fiction. Romance. Fiction. Paranormal. Angels |
Sharon Shinn
Mass Market Paperback | Pages: 448 pages Rating: 3.95 | 4296 Users | 130 Reviews
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Sharon Shinn wrote the Samaria books before angels were even a popular subject. I'm a big fan of Shinn, and after reading the first book in this series, Archangel, I fell in love with the world she has created. This is very much a science fiction series, with the inhabitants of Samaria being descendants of people from Earth who left to escape the destruction of the planet by technology. In The Alleluia Files, the people of Samaria have become much more technologically advanced -- some think this is a good thing, others think they are traveling the path that their descendants had tried to escape from. The book starts off with Tamar, a woman who has grown up with the Jacobites, a group of people who believe that the "god" the angels sing to for help is in fact a spaceship designed to respond to aural cues (music). I loved Tamar. Strong female heroines always win me over, and this girl has some fire in her! Despite being persecuted, hunted down, and beaten down by people from all over, she refuses to give up. She doesn't even complain about her lot in life; she just accepts it and does what she can to survive. If there's anything I hate, it's a whiny character, so I fell in love with Tamar rather quickly. As all the Samaria books, The Alleluia Files has multiple viewpoints, so we don't just get Tamar's version of events, though I consider her to be the main character. We also get Lucinda, an angel who grew up on an isolated island, and Jared, a high-ranking angel who goes against the norm. They are all wonderful characters, but I think that Tamar was my favorite, followed by Lucinda. While it was very good, I don't think this one was as good as the first two books of the series. For some reason, the romance didn't seem quite as satisfying. Also, the plot was fairly predictable. Although, I have to admit, once the climax hit, I couldn't stop reading, even though I was pretty sure of what was going to happen. This book is exciting, humorous, suspenseful, and heartwarming. Shinn's greatest talent is getting the reader involved in her characters' lives and their stories -- by the end, I felt like I had just gone through what they had gone through, and found myself sharing their emotions. For me, that is the sign of good writing. The Samaria books are all connected; however, they are written in a way so as to make them stand-alone. On the one hand, I hate how we don't get to see characters from previous books, but on the other hand, I really like seeing how the world changes and progresses throughout the centuries. Obviously, reading the previous books will help your understanding of the finer points of the world and its history, but it's not necessary. I recommend this series for any science fiction or romance lover. Keep in mind that there aren't hot and heavy scenes -- it's a sweet romance -- but the characters' interactions will make your heart flutter and put a smile on your face. Also posted on Purple People Readers.Be Specific About Books In Pursuance Of The Alleluia Files (Samaria #3)
| Original Title: | The Alleluia Files |
| ISBN: | 0441006205 (ISBN13: 9780441006205) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Samaria #3, Samaria Chronological Order #5 |
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Ratings: 3.95 From 4296 Users | 130 ReviewsCriticism Containing Books The Alleluia Files (Samaria #3)
Oh dear, they need a more exact rating scale. This book was fun, silly, and entertaining, but by no means great literature. A good brainless read about angels and such. And yes, I would like to point out that I am just diligently working my way through my list of books that I've read in the past while. I'm resisting the urge to edit. The urge to try to make it look like I only read smart books. But NO, I will proudly display my less than high-brow reading habits. Yes, there is a half-naked,Thank you!!! This totally redeemed the slow plot in book two and I was captivated by the suspense at the end... power read through this. I loved Tamar (she was another head-strong and fiery female lead similar to Rachel in Archangel). I felt like Lucinda added a lot to the story and she was a little more subdued... possibly relatable to those who enjoyed Alleluia in book 2. Overall I could see myself reading this again whenever I get on a kick to re-read Archangel.
(view spoiler)[Because I hate cliff-hangers and so much of this book was narratives that shifted right when someone was just about to die, I probably skimmed past a quarter of it. When archangel Bael started calling down lightning to destroy the Jacobites, Tamar and Jared included, and we knew that Mercy and Christian (haha--awesome name-dropping) were on the way to rescue, when the stoopid Edori guy was trying to talk Lucinda into stopping for breakfast that's when I nearly blew a gasket. Of
A very good third installment in the Samaria series. It really does feel like watching a society advance and try to deal with revelations.
8/10I am just absolutely loving Sharon Shinn lately. Romance, but with plenty of other elements and plot points to keep one interested. Though all three of these books have had a point where the female protagonist "actually stomped her foot that time" and really... do people stomp their feet in frustration? Ever?Also in this series could do without all the fair, blond main characters and the vague fetishizing of the Edori race and also the use of the word "gypsy" as a negative term for the nasty
3.5ish? The first half 2.5 stars the second half 4.
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