Matbow wrote:I think Shelter of Stone is my favourite of the series...is that a controversial choice?!
Yes indeed! You must be one of a few!
I think it may because you were lucky to not have to wait 12 years for it to come out - I waited 6. That way you didn't have many expectations & you're better able to appreciate the book for what it is.
I was bitterly dissappointed when I finished it the first time, but when I read it the second time, I really enjoyed the amount of detail she put in, describing all the Cave activities.
I didn't feel as involved in the story as you, though. The writing style has definately changed, but IMO it's not that different. Could it be the plot-line...?