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tobias_fangor_isnt_cis's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.25
I liked it a lot as a kid, liked it less as I got older. It’s still nice
Moderate: Death and Violence
bookcaptivated's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Kidnapping and Confinement
Moderate: Violence and Death
lhyriel's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Minor: Death and Violence
charley0796's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I have wanted to read this book ever since I was a teen and have only just got round to it at the age of 25.
I loved the interweaving of book quotes with the chapters - I thought this was beautiful and a lovely tip of the hat to bookworms everywhere. I was really excited for the concept of a bookworm with the ability to bring characters to life but was left missing something by this book.
However, I found myself counting down the pages to the end of the book. Feeling I was dragging my feet through it rather than savouring each page - and I normally like long books! I found myself questioning the decisions made at some points in the books by characters, which didn’t seem to match their personalities. I felt the text at times was disconnected emotionally - even in parts where emotional reunions were involved! I also felt like I couldn’t easily picture the places in the novel at times as there was a lack of scenic description.
In sum, I really love the concept but feel some descriptions were missing and that there are some areas for development.
I loved the interweaving of book quotes with the chapters - I thought this was beautiful and a lovely tip of the hat to bookworms everywhere. I was really excited for the concept of a bookworm with the ability to bring characters to life but was left missing something by this book.
However, I found myself counting down the pages to the end of the book. Feeling I was dragging my feet through it rather than savouring each page - and I normally like long books! I found myself questioning the decisions made at some points in the books by characters, which didn’t seem to match their personalities. I felt the text at times was disconnected emotionally - even in parts where emotional reunions were involved! I also felt like I couldn’t easily picture the places in the novel at times as there was a lack of scenic description.
In sum, I really love the concept but feel some descriptions were missing and that there are some areas for development.
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Fire/Fire injury and Sexual violence
merin_aran's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was a childhood favourite of mine so I decided to reread it! As someone who loves to get lost in books I really like the concept of this story. It was just as charming and enjoyable as I remembered, but lacked the depth and nuanced writing I craved as an adult reader.
Graphic: Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, and Violence
katenovah's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Violence and Gun violence
Minor: Blood and Fire/Fire injury
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