Soul Eater (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness, #3) by Michelle Paver

Soul Eater (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness, #3) Reviews

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  tiffany

  renn does it like no other character ever
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  Connor

  I love how much research Michelle did in order to do this series well. I feel like I'm learning at the same time as being really entertained. Looking forward to seeing what unfolds in the next three books!
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  Peter

  Threat
  This is the third book in the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series and the story continues with Torak and Renn on a mission to rescue Wolf who has been taken captive by Soul Eaters. The soul eaters are a demonic evil power that exists and seems to be targeting him. The rescue is no doubt a trap but Torak must try and save his pack brother.
  
  The excitement continues at the pace of the first 2 books, and there is now a growing attraction to Torak, Wolf and Renn as their characters develop. Torak is still only a child so he needs reminding from adults on how to behave and recognise authority.
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  Judith Johnson

  Thrilling adventure for end of the Stone Age thirteen year olds Torak and Renn, and Wolf. I love these books, and am fairly sure that if I had read them as a child they would have been a significant influence on my development and direction in life.
  
  Especially fond of the White Fox clan in this book!
  
  Can’t recommend this series enough for readers of all ages.
  
  
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  Sylexlibris

  4.5 🌟
  
  Ho finito la prima trilogia e vorrei davvero buttarmi subito sulla seconda 🙈
  Posso dire per certo che questo è uno dei miei Middle Grade preferiti di sempre.
  In particolare apprezzo tantissimo lo studio che l'autrice ha fatto per poter scrivere di luoghi e soprattutto di un'epoca così sconosciuti.
  Non ho mai letto nulla di ambientato all'incirca durante l'Era Glaciale e non credo sia stato facile per lei descrivere in modo così dettagliato e curato lo stile di vita e i paesaggi di più di seimila anni fa.
  Eppure mi colpisce moltissimo come ogni libro si concentri in un luogo diverso e come ogni Tribù che il protagonista Torak incontra abbia le sue caratteristiche e le sue tradizioni.
  Ho amato tantissimo la parte fantasy, molto legata alle tradizioni sciamaniche e all'importanza della Natura, che in questa saga viene sempre intesa come qualcosa di vivo che può aiutare o mettere in difficoltà.
  Il rapporto che tutti questi personaggi hanno con gli animali, sia dal punto di vista della caccia e della sopravvivenza, sia come animali Totem è meraviglioso e toccante.
  Sono tutti così rispettosi verso la vita e verso i tre spiriti che ogni corpo possiede e protegge.
  È proprio sugli spiriti che verte la parte fantasy e l'ho trovata estremamente interessante, in particolare per quanto riguarda Torak e ciò che scoprirà di se stesso nel corso dei libri.
  Inoltre la sua amicizia con Lupo è probabilmente uno dei più bei rapporti uomo/animale di cui io abbia mai letto e ogni momento di affetto e di estrema lealtà tra loro è veramente prezioso.
  Ho adorato alla follia i capitoli dal punto di vista di Lupo ♡
  Anche i nemici si sono rivelati molto interessanti e crudeli e non vedo l'ora di scoprire di più su alcuni di loro.
  Non so perché ma questa saga mi ha ricordato un sacco il film di Koda Fratello Orso 🤣❤🐻
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  Michael Finocchiaro

  The third installment of Michelle Paver's series about Torak and Wolf is the most haunting yet. Wolf has been kidnapped and Torak heads to the Far North to save him - against Finn-Kedinn's advice and puts himself and all the clans in danger. What secret does he hold?
  More extraordinary writing and fantasy!
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  Leo

  I didn't enjoy the second book as much as the first and was a little afraid I wouldn't enjoy this enjoy it enough either, but luckily I was wrong. This was very fun and a bit suspenseful. Can't wait to find out what will happen next!
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  Chanelle

  I read this one so quickly that I didn’t even have time to put it on my currently reading list before I began
  Outcast.
  
  The first thing I have to say is Michelle Paver (so far) seems to be naming her books very precisely. It’s simple yet very apt plus it mimics the subtle intensity of the action and the prose in this book. Another very subtle event is the developing relationship between Torak and Renn as they try to navigate their growing friendship.
  
  Renn’s characterization is so cool. She's becoming one of my favourite literary heroines. She proves her courage and wisdom yet again. And it’s also bolstered by how Torak perceives her strength, intelligence, integrity and bravery.
  
  She's also a great balance to Torak's seemingly grimmer nature. So far, especially with each new puzzle he uncovers about his past, Torak becomes less carefree and relaxed with the new family he creates with the Ravens.
  
  In fact this book has been the darkest one so far! It becomes more apparently good versus evil here. I am reminded of reading
  Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. That, to me at least, was the book which really changed it from a simple school story to a very dangerous adventure.
  
  Things are definitely getting more serious as this book ends and the title of the fourth has an ominous ring, but I am perversely excited to see what else will happen to Torak.
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  Pauline

  "Soul Eater" is the third book in "Chronicles of Ancient Darkness", but there will be six books in all.
  
  The story continues to follow Renn and Torak in their pursuit of the Soul Eaters, who have captured wolf; Torak's canine companion and ‘pack brother’. Wolf is to be used in a series of sacrifices to protect the Soul Eaters from the demons they are to unleash into the world.
  
  Torak and Renn pursue the Soul Eaters and try to prevent the evil they wish to release. Torak is a spirit walker and is able to free his souls from his body and enter other creature's bodies. He enters an ice bear’s body multiple times to fight the Soul Eaters, and once he almost loses his souls, but wolf reminds him of his humanity.
  
  The book ends in a satisfying way, but I find the story occasionally summarizes events rather than giving us all the fascinating details that would make the story more realistic, compelling and exciting.
  
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  Jennie Louwes

  Motherhood affords you an opportunity to discover books you might otherwise gloss over and never pick-up. Passing judgement far too quickly thinking a YA book series is meant for kids.
  
  A YA book series just meant for kids? Not so in regards to the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness! It's a hold on tight, fly by the seat of your pants, non-stop thrill ride!
  
  This 3rd installment, within the series, rivals the first. It's well deserving of a 5 star rating. Why these books haven't been met with the same acclaim as say the "Harry Potter" books is beyond me. Yes, they're that good (if not better!)
  
  "Soul Eater" delves into spiritual warfare and does so deftly. Demons are described as beings that cause "havoc and despair"; "sucking out courage and trust, leaving the seeds of malice and strife" (page 10). Demons cause arguments and dissension between friends as well as doubts in ones own natural abilities and instincts (page 266). They're set upon destruction.
  
  Michelle Paver has created an outstanding series. Filled with rich detail. She immerses you in story. You can't help but be drawn in. Bravo to the authoress!
  
  Onward, my kids and I go; "Outcast" is up next.
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  Maythavee

  I knew Michelle Paver wouldn’t let me down. Soul Eater was a fantastic book! My favourite book in the series so far!
  
  I love the characters even more as the series goes on. Paver knew what she was doing and she does it well. I seriously feel bad for Torak. Bad things just keep happening to him. Why can’t he be at peace just for a little longer? Wolf being kidnapped is one of the worst things that could have happened to him. I love his dedication to find Wolf but it also blinded him which caused him to do stupid things (like fighting with Renn). Speaking of Renn, she is quickly climbing up the ranks of my favourite female characters. I love her so much! She is just awesome. Torak would not have made it without her. Without Wolf, the interactions between the two were simply great. I love how they knew each other so well but I was also annoyed but them keeping secrets from each other. I just want them to be happy with Wolf okay? (I was so happy when Wolf referred to Renn as his and Torak’s pack sister)
  
  The plot was just intense. I was scared for Wolf, Renn and Torak the whole time. We got to meet the rest of the Soul-Eaters and they were so creepy. We also got to see Torak spirit walk several times and it was amazing. Everything about this book was amazing. I loved the backstory about Michelle Paver’s researching trips at the end of the book. They’re so entertaining. Can’t wait to start Outcast!
  
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  Sarah Vermaas

  Again, this series is perfect.
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  Erwin Adriansyah

  *Pertama kali dipost di thread Pembahasan Berbagai Novel di forum Role Playing Cyber Novel Video Games Indonesia tanggal 30 April 2008*
  
  
  Sinopsis
  
  Sejak petualangan dalan kisah Wolf Brother dan terror dalam Spirit Walker, persahabatan antara Torak dan Serigala kian erat.
  
  Saat berburu di musim dingin, Serigala diculik. Demi menyelamatkan saudara sekawannya, Torak dan Renn mengejar hingga ke Utara Jauh, daerah di mana salju tidak pernah mencair. Di sana, para Pemangsa Arwah telah merencanakan tindakan keji yang akan mempengaruhi Hutan dan penghuninya.
  
  
  Sampul
  
  Gw sudah melihat-lihat beberapa versi lain dari sampul novel yang sama, dan versi Indonesia adalah yang paling tidak enak dipandang mata. Putih, gak jelas, dan jelek abis. Ini salah satu sampul novel terburuk yang pernah gw lihat, titik.
  
  
  Penulisan
  
  Penulisan Paver detail dan menarik seperti biasa. Sayangnya, dengan berat hati, gw harus mengatakan bahwa kualitas penerjemahan di Soul Eater payah. Ada begitu banyak kalimat yang diterjemahkan mentah-mentah tanpa memperhitungkan konteks. Hasilnya adalah kalimat-kalimat aneh yang benar-benar gak masuk akal. Bagi gw, ini sangat merusak kenikmatan gw dalam membaca Soul Eater.
  
  
  Cerita
  
  Soul Eater menampilkan kisah yang jauh lebih berkembang dan menggigit dibandingkan kedua pendahulunya. Intensitasnya lebih terasa karena sepanjang jalan kita dapat merasakan nyawa Serigala berada di ujung tanduk. Kesan gawat inilah yang absen di dua buku sebelumnya
  
  Buku ini juga menjadi penanda dimulainya konflik utama dengan kelompok Pemangsa Arwah. Para tokoh antagonis tersebut memang terkesan agak klise, tapi penggambaran detail ritual dan aura shaman yang diberikan Paver memberikan keunikan tersendiri bagi mereka.
  
  Karakteristik dan hubungan Torak dan Renn pun lebih digali. Kini sedikit banyak kita tahu apa yang dirasakan masing-masing terhadap satu sama lain. Karakter Renn sendiri kini lebih dipertegas, dan kadang terasa bahwa dia unggul segala-galanya dibandingkan Torak.
  
  Tak ada yang terlalu heboh di bagian ending, tapi terasa jelas bahwa penutup cerita ini adalah awal yang sempurna bagi buku keempat. Semuanya diakhiri dengan rapi dan mampu menggali rasa penasaran terhadap apa yang akan terjadi di kisah selanjutnya.
  
  
  Lain-Lain
  
  Seperti biasa, ada peta dunia. Selain itu juga ada biografi singkat mengenai Serigala. Bacaan yang cukup menarik dan memberikan informasi yang tak sedikit mengenai karakter dan spesies mengagumkan tersebut.
  
  
  Kesimpulan
  
  Kisah Chronicles of Ancient Darkness makin menarik seiring munculnya seri terbaru. Soul Eater makin mengukuhkan hal ini. Sayang, penerjemahan yang di bawah standar sangat mengurangi kualitas buku ini. Jika Anda mengerti bahasa Inggris, tak ada salahnya untuk membeli versi aslinya yang menawarkan sampul yang lebih baik dan tentunya cerita bagus yang tak ternodai proses penerjemahan yang kacau.
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  Morbhen MacRath

  Loving rereading this series and experiencing just as much wonder and thrill as I did as a child. The plot is gripping, but it is the world that truly captivates the imagination. Set six thousand years ago after the Ice Age. I love how connected people were to the land, the deep knowledge they had of nature and of how everything is interconnected.
  
  I don't think I've ever read a series so incredibly well researched! As a hiking nut and an avid reader of non-fiction survival and adventure books, I'm loving being able to reread this beautiful fictional series whilst learning so much useful practical knowledge!!
  
  The only thing that makes me sad is how much we've lost by straying so far away from our interconnectedness with the natural world. We claim a damaging dominion over a land we understand less and less as time passes.
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  Candy Wood

  Michelle Paver’s Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series so far is a model for how a series ought to work. Like the first two books, this one has a plot that is complete in itself while still building on the earlier books and setting up problems for the next ones. Right away, Wolf is captured by people who turn out to be Soul Eaters, as Torak’s father was before he realized their evil intent, so Torak and Renn set out to find and rescue him. The journey leads them to the Far North, where many challenges to their survival come from their own unfamiliarity with the terrain as well as from nature and from the Soul Eaters. It’s also impressive that even though Torak and Renn have amazing survival skills and are confronting cosmic evil, they are still children, still learning. And Paver’s research provides learning for readers as well. Recommended.
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  Lala

  "We keep our dead with us till spring, said Akoomik, to save them from the foxes. And to stop them feeling left out, Tanugeak added comfortably. They like chatting just as much as we do. When you see a star travelling very fast, that's one of them setting off to visit their friends."
  
  Fantastic! Paver is brilliant with words, she takes us into Torak's world again and keeps us hooked with every detail and description. Torak and Renn set off on yet another journey only this time they take on the frigid temperatures and ice along with the feared soul eaters. These stories are loads of fun and full of life lessons, true friendships and awesome adventures. I highly recommend these books to anyone who loves a great story and a "goodread". Thanks again to my friend Matic for the recommendation…you were right again, o wise one ;)
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  Iman

  This book was even better than the second one, which was even better than the first one, which was amazing. It's intense from the very beginning to the very end (cliffhanger, anyone?) and it never takes a break. I hadn't been this thrilled by a book series since Harry Potter.
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  Rachel

  Still about as good as I remember. I'm looking forward to rereading the rest.
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  Abbie Clarke

  Poor lil Torak is being put through it isnt he. Making me cry on the bus rip me
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  Jack Alexander

  Renn is such a badass character! 😎😁
  
  This is a re-read, albeit a 15 year old re-read, so basically a new read! 😅 It also happens to be the last book I read of the 'Chronicles of Ancient Darkness' series, so I look forward to reading the rest of them! 😁
  
  The story continues after the events of 'Spirit Walker' and in this plot, Wolf has been kidnapped by the Soul-Eaters (a group of evil mages) that are planning to use him in a sacrificial ritual that'll plunge the world into extreme danger 😱 Torak and Renn travel north of the forest to the Far North in a mission to rescue him! 😱
  
  Upon reading this book, I think it is the strongest out of the first 3 novels! 😁 Although I still hold 'Wolf Brother' deep in my heart 😊 The character of Renn really comes into her own in this book as well and her sections of the book are particularly my favourite! 😁
  
  It's an easy 5 stars and I would recommend it to everyone of every age! 😊
  
  🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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  Chetan

  Series Review.
  
  I can't believe I let this series slip through the cracks of my childhood. I know this might feel like blasphemy to some, but honestly. This series is arguably 1a to the books that were my childhood, Harry Potter. The world of forest in Chronicles of Ancient Darkness is just as expansive and mesmerizing as the wizarding world. It's been a long while since I enjoyed the heck out of a series like I did this one.
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  Isabelle Axelsson

  Another thrilling well-written book.
  
  Again, I think I would have enjoyed this series more had I read it as a younger child and had experienced the wonder then, and the nostalgia now.
  
  I appreciate all the research the author has put into this series, in some way making many aspects of the characters lifestyles realistic (mostly thinking of the the Far North clans who were quite obviously based on Inuit).
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  Alexander Mastros

  Θα ξεκινήσω λέγοντας ένα μεγάλο μπράβο στην συγγραφέα, που έζησε τόσες περιπέτειες με σκοπό να μπορέσει να αποτυπώσει, με τον μέγιστο ρεαλισμό, την ζωή στον αρκτικό κύκλο.
  
  Μία ευχάριστη ιστορία με πολύ κυνηγητό, ανατροπές και όμορφα διδάγματα.
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  Bookbringer

  3,5/5
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  Sabrina

  3rd time reading it: Ok now I’m excited for the next one (my favourite)
  
  1. Wolf Brother
  2. Spirit Walker
  3. Soul-eater
  
  
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  Lianne Walton

  Another brilliant adventure
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  Matthew Vickers

  3.5