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Fading Echoes (Warriors: Omen of the Stars, No. 2) |  | Author: Erin Hunter
Publisher: HarperCollins
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Rating:  28 reviews
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Reading Level: All Ages
Pages: 352
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Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 5.7 x 1.2
ISBN: 0061555126
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ASIN: 0061555126
Publication Date: March 1, 2010
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After the sharp-eyed Jay and the roaring Lion, peace will come on Dove's gentle wing. Three ThunderClan cats, Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and Dovepaw, are prophesied to hold the power of the stars in their paws. Now they must work together to unravel the meaning behind the ancient words of the prophecy. As Jayfeather tackles his new responsibilities as the Clan's sole medicine cat and Lionblaze trains his apprentice in the ways of the warrior cats, Dovepaw hones her own unique ability and tries to use it for the good of ThunderClan. But the dark shadows that have preyed on the Clan for many moons still lurk just beyond the forest. Soon a mysterious visitor will walk in one cat's dreams, whispering promises of greatness, with results that will change the future of ThunderClan in ways that no cat could have foreseen.
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 Excellent March 25, 2010
banana4509
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I respect the main characters in this series, unlike those featured in the Power of Three series. They have more depth, and are basically likeable cats. Also, the main characters from the Power of Three series, who continue into this series, (Jayfeather and Lionblaze), seem to be developing a conscience and concern for others.
This book brings focus and perspective to some of the main characters from the New Prophesy, (eg. Squirrelflight and Leafpool) who were basically kicked to the curb at the end of the Power of Three series. In this book, Firestar, as well, is revisited as a real person (cat) again, instead of a distant, infallable figurehead, as he has increasingly been portrayed.
This book will eat your mind. March 28, 2010
A. Newsome (Maryland)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I see fans are calling this book a return to greatness, a return to the Erins' former passion and convincing narrative. Is this the case with Fading Echoes? Perhaps, but I think the novel is more a tipping point in a long grueling uphill climb to this point. Experiencing the revelations that seem to pop up at every turn, we the reader are left to catch our breath at how these events shape our protagonist's choices. In a good way of course. This I believe are what some readers are experiencing.
I've been a fan of the series for nearly a year now. Fascinated by cats and passively taking notice of the detailed cat covers I thought I'd give Warriors a shot. I picked up Fire and Ice because my library didn't have Into the Wild, but even starting at the second book, I didn't let that stop me. Even starting in the middle of the arc, I wasn't lost, in fact I had been given a reason to go back for more. I was hooked. From then on I voraciously craved the next book in the series, renting 2-3 books a week until I caught up in the action. I feel I've benefited from reading so late in the series life being able to absorb such a long history simultaneously. All the plots driven by 'The New Prophecy' and 'The Power of Three' hit numerous cliffhangers that left story ends unfulfilled and readers hopelessly unsatisfied. I enjoyed the series for what they were at the time I read them, but I can see why some readers may have been disappointed by those books. Mysteries of hidden prophecies, the mysterious origins of the Tribe of Rushing Water, the nature of Star Clan and the Dark Forest, the broken promises and broken hearts, and the dredging of old rivalries and scars, they were brought about but were disjointed mechanisms that were otherwise pervasive through clan life. The Fourth Apprentice carries the burden of setting up the series with the ornery history, but Fading Echoes throttles the Omen of the Stars Arc by handling all these loose ends without forcing the reader that it's doing so.
What truly makes the book great is that the events happen in sequence, have reason and work with the natural flow of the story. That element was sorely missed since the first arc where every action led directly into another tale. Ever since The New Prophecy, the multiple perspectives were clumsy. I think by now the Erins have found their proper pacing and execute the narratives of Jayfeather, Lionblaze and Dovepaw +1 much more brilliantly. This is the 'return to greatness' fans have come to expect yet were sorely disappointed by the broken paths and dead ends before. Fading Echoes doesn't disappoint. It breathes life into the series once more and is an excellent addition for any Warriors fan old or new to start their enthusiasm for the series once again.
Without spoiling too many details, I would say characters whom we grew with are given adequate exposure. Better still, we see Firestar acting his role as the leader, for better or worse instilling himself in clan life and taking note of everyone's needs around him. The Firestar we all grew to love. And unfortunately we see old lines draw to a close, but that's to be expected with Warriors. In a way, this book reminded me of 'Forest of Secrets.' A lot was revealed, and once again we see the blurred meanings of black and white, what it means to be good and what it means to be loyal. In all the ways this book could be considered similar to early books there are certainly revisits to old themes of 'the friend in need' but instead we receive the opposite of their intended outcomes, but maintain realistic consequences. It isn't just another rehash. That's why this was a good book.
Fantastic Installment March 24, 2010
L. Gildart (Somerville, MA USA)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
The Erin Hunter team has definitely hit its stride again with this installment of the Warriors saga. Some of the greatest villains ever are amassing strength and influencing cats who truly mean well. The drama and suspense are ratcheted up to the highest levels in several books. The battles are HUGE! And the consequences are enduring. There is no do over.
Threads from all three of the previous series are being pulled together here, and the book leaves off with new questions - important ones - about some very old rivalries and how the past can be resolved in the present. I do not want to spoil one second of this book for anyone, but I will say that it presents a somewhat more complicated view of its newer and younger protagonists than we have seen in the past. The antagonists also are given some pitiable, if not outright sympathetic, qualities that make this a more internally compelling story than some of the past books have been.
Buy this one.
Great! April 4, 2010
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I used to be the number 1 Warriors fan. Then,the mediocre New Prophecy arc came along, then finally the horrendous Power of Three. Honestly, I had lost faith in the Erins and decided that their creaive juice had simply run out. Or they were just churning out novels to make money and satisfy the growing fan demand. This book cleaned my head of any and all negative thoughts. The writing was superb, action sequences exciting, and the book was overall fantastic. While nothing can even come close to the action, mystery, and drama of the days of Fireheart, Bluestar, Yellowfang, and Cinderpaw in the first series, this lastest installment wasn't that far off.
By far the best book in the second, third, or fourth ark! April 2, 2010
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I find this my favorite book so far. The daring and relateable charactars from Power of Three return to face their biggest challenge yet. Cherith Baldry dives even deeper into the concepts and workings of the Dark Forest and writes a complicated book with simplicity. Evil cats return in my favortie book yet. It will be sad day when Erin stops writing. ~~Eclipsespirit~~
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