Third Time Is NOT the Charm
346540
The massive errors and dramatic mistakes that dog the first two books in the Destiny trilogy come into full flower here.  Like almost all Star Trek books it suffers from a complete inability of Star Trek writers to write about war and combat in anything remotely resembling an interesting and compelling way.

Mack's writing also suffers from a Star Trek "given" that goes back around 20 years.  That being that for Star Trek writers it is utterly inconceivable that the Federation might be able to win a war without massive support from someone else or (more commonly) a  huge deux ex machina or whatever it is called where powerful aliens end up deciding the issue in the Federation's favor.

Also once again, like every other Star Trek "war story" the novel does not actually write about the war.  Instead it is page after page of how the characters feel and what it all "means" to them.  If you're going to write a "war novel" then actually write about the war.

All else is rubbish.
2036570
This is the third time I order this camera because of issues in the last month. I have had to return the first two because the first one didn't work, and the second one was supposed to be a no guideline version but it was. I received this third one today, the box clearly says no guideline version but guess what? It has guidelines!!!!! This is extremely frustrating.
3163189
Several of the events in this book also occur in the other books of the trilogy - Path of the Seer AND Path of the Warrior.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Path-of-the-Warrior/dp/B007FDDYJY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Path of the Warrior</a>&nbsp;AND&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Path-of-the-Seer-Path-of-the-Eldar/dp/1849700818/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Path of the Seer (Path of the Eldar)</a>

This is book three in the "Path of the Eldar Series."  Like most trilogies this offers an ending that is not as good as its build up. Its worth the read as it adds to the other two parts but it disappoints if left to stand on its own two feet. Some of the conversation the occurred in all three books were handled better the first two times around.

This book is darker than the previous two. I do not enjoy how it dealt with drugs, drug addiction and slavery. Aradryan is far to dark to be an anti hero. This is simply an (elf) fish out of water story. But the plot loses credibility if you can't respect the actions of the fish.
3688287
This is the third time I have tried to purchase this product.  Product will not even turn on out of the package.
4177728
If it weren't for the fact that the first two were done very well, that the acting was good and strategic, keeping those who don't know how to play the part of an action hero to minimal show times (halle berry), then maybe I would give this film 3 stars. But this was disappointing. It was the perfect example of Hollywood taking a perfectly good series and crapping on it because they want to rush through a summer blockbuster. They changed the director. They changed the head writer. You got to ask yourself why the hell would they do that? I mean the writer was the writer for American Pie for god sakes. The answer was that the director was doing Superman Returns and wanted to finish it before moving on to the next project. The studio told him to stick it, they didn't want to wait, so they pushed a new director through. The movie was a Hollywood wet dream of Fan Boy pandering, explosions, little acting and story, and even a tribute to the famous Juggernaut Youtube video. For those of you who said it wasn't the first two movies but it was still fun, just imagine what it could have been. The X-men 3 The Last Stand is nothing short of disappointment.
4947539
This is an preliminary review because I have not gotten far into this third book of the trilogy, and am actually disappointed after having waited all this time for its publication. I'm having a hard time getting connected with this book and its characters. The first two books had me riveted from start to finish, but something seems to be lacking so far from this one. Characters seem flat and the events given cursory passovers. But I'll give it another go and hopefully get more engaged on the second go-round.
790476
I've tried Ceylon Black, Kopli Assam, English Breakfast and Lapsong Suchong.  At first I loved the first three, with the fourth being so-so.  But my second package of Assam was a big disappointment, far inferior to the first - in taste, smell, and "looks" - and by that I mean that the second package contains twigs, not just leaves;  and taste suffers greatly as does Aroma.

I'm hoping this seller can furnish a better product in future.  And I'm worried that my second package of Ceylon might also be inferior.  Still working on the first, so I can't report on this yet.  But it's sad and annoying to feel ripped off if a merchant fails to provide consistency in a product, while continuing to charge a premium price.

If the same deterioration in quality shows up in my Ceylon replacement (which I have waiting in the pantry) I'll return and downgrade by another star - as I did this morning.  (This is a revised review. From rave to cautious.)

Buyer beware.
1431834
I loved the first 2 books, the historical background is amazing, and the story telling wonderful!  The third book I didn't enjoy at all.  As a health care professional myself, I found the indictment against US health care to be specious, and the story telling just not on the same level as the first two books.  Rated alone I would give the 3rd book 1 star and the other two 5 stars
1388250
The Assassins is not up to the standards set in the first two books.  As the series progresses it appears that the focus is on getting the book to market instead of developing the plot and expanding on the prophecies of  Revelation.  If the schedule of two books per year is met, I doubt if I  will buy any of the following books.  The Assassins is chopped up to try  and keep three story lines moving, there is repetition, and  inconsistencies, not a good effort.  It was a struggle to finish the book.
2383875
I really enjoyed the first 2 books in this series but this third one seemed to drag on.
1736922
This game just didn't live up to the other 3 previous games. The graphics were great, but the puzzles were complicated and incredably illogical. I often found myself asking, what is the point? The dialogue was good, but sometimes kind of repetitive. They had somewhat of a good idea for a plot, but it went awry. I'm glad I only rented this game and didn't waste too much money.
453419
since my last review didn't meet your guidlines I'm getting straight to the point. This is my third try to order this, and it was smashed please do something. but the fact that it came this time I'm giving you 2 stars
2984883
I have had to lend it out 3 times and have not had a chance to get through it myself.
1107339
The first one was the best, the second one was not quite as good, and the last one was a let down.
194583
I LOVED the first three books. Auel has maintained the same length for each book, but has nothing to say that captures the reader like the first three. The last three have been disappointing. I thought if she introduced another person with their affiliations, I was going to have to throw the book. I did manage to wade through the last three hoping something would pull me in, but nothing did. I will not purchase another. She is riding on old success and hopeful readers. The last three are a lot of rehash, but no meat.  So Ayla grows up and her daughter is about six and she wants another child--not much for thirty years wait. We have read about and seen photos of art caves for years, so that was not surprising.  I missed the Clan too.  Maybe she could have developed the differences in those that were part clan. PLease, no more hyping us with nothing to say.
4439495
Only used two times and is not working correctly
1012725
I plugged the clock in and I really liked the big numbers. So, I ordered another one for work. Well, while the second was being shipped, the first one stopped working (after four days of light use.) So, I arranged for an exchange. No biggie, right? Well. The second was intended to use at work. And it didn't last a whole week either. And the third was the same story. I thought maybe I was doing something wrong (but I was able to set it up and use it a few days) or maybe the electricity was messing it up somehow (but I used two at home and one at work.) My initial excitement was squashed by the disappointment of three clocks that couldn't work for a week.

Don't waste your time or money