Orn

This is the middle book of the trilogy, and I remember that I originally thought it the weakest, probably because most of it is relatively quiet and uneventful—although it livens up towards the end. By now I like it better, because the quiet parts are at least quite pleasant and interesting.

I might be tempted to give it 4 stars. But, on the other hand, most of it doesn't have much plot—just the tale of diverse characters on a rather aimless journey. And I like a happy ending, which the author seems determined not to provide.

The large flightless bird Orn, with his fascinating racial memory, is an imaginative and memorable creation, brought to life very well. The book is worth reading mainly for the chapters written from his point of view.