Bane Chronicles (6) - Saving Raphael Santiago by Cassandra Clare & Sarah Rees Brennan
In brief:Part 6: Saving Raphael Santiago by Cassandra Clare & Sarah Rees Brennan (Die Rettung Raphael Santiagos, Il faut sauver Raphael Santiago) I read the German version of the ane Chronicles Volume where it contained 56 pages. Originally published 2014.
Magnus decides to play detective. And his first – and only – case is a rescue mission: Some stupid boys seem to have taken justice into their own hands to stop a child murdering vampire… and Raphael Santiago hasn’t come back home.
Very funny! I love Raphael. He's in full puberty, hates himself because he thinks he lost his soul. Whis is unfortunate, because he's actually a lot deeper - and a better person - than the boy antagonist we meet in Clary's story. I’m sorry for him, in a way, that he has to suffer so much.
But Raphael is so strong! He has an aim and he achieves it, no matter what. No wonder he’s as powerful later on as he is – you don’t want that level determination and single-minded focus against you.
But he’s also capable of compassion and goodness – as can be seen with his family.
His mother is interesting, by the way. She and Raphael are alike in their strength – and I love how her love for her son makes her accept him, even though she has to suspect what he is. She can’t accept Magnus shitty excuse!
Well. I like how Ragnor effects Raphael, how he helped him accept this. And I like how the two of them make fun of Magnus – Ragnor’s dry humour and Raphael’s sarcasm? Best team 4evaaaaaa!
In brief:
I give this book stars for characters, style, the ideas, minus one for the plot and the SoGH.
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