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musicdeepdive's review
3.0
The weakest of the original trilogy, which isn't to say it's bad, just a bit more contrived than the first two books. Doesn't feel like a natural conclusion so much as an unnecessary extension of the story.
adamrshields's review against another edition
4.0
I posted a review of the series as a whole on my blog at http://bookwi.se/mysterious-benedict-society/
The later books were a bit more action/quest focused than the first. I think they were also not quite as dark. But they still were very character focused books and that is what I really liked about the series.
The later books were a bit more action/quest focused than the first. I think they were also not quite as dark. But they still were very character focused books and that is what I really liked about the series.
tsap's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
kailiyahknight's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Torture, Blood, and Violence
marie_reads16's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
yuusasih's review
4.0
Great conclusion book. The characters are more mature, with Reynie being wiser, Sticky being braver, Kate being calmer, and Constance being.... well, more polite. I love Sticky's development in the series, since he was my favorite character. He change from shy and anxiety kids, to overly smug, and then to a brave and mature kids--though he still got his anxiety. What I didn't like in this final part was Constance's development. I expected her genius laid in something more real and scientifically--with her stoneheaded and rudeness. I kinda dissapointed when Constance's ability was more like ESP-ish, with all of those mindreading. I still understand when in book 2 her talent told as pattern recognizing--that was still real--but when she could do mindreading in book 3, well... It feels like she should join supernatural society, not Benedict society. But other than that this book was brilliant as always.
themagicalinbetween's review against another edition
4.0
Book #3 another brilliant adventure for the Society!
This has been recommended to me for a few years and I finally picked it up! What an epic, fun and wacky adventure! Something I loved immediately about The Mysterious Benedict Society was the timelessness of the story, while there is technology involved, it feels like it could be taking place in the past as well as in the present. There are quirky adult characters, spies, bad guys and a bunch of kids who are misfits in their own way who come together to learn about how they can save the world IF they work together as a team. One thing the author did really well was creating the children in such a way that they were believable. Oftentimes in "save the world" kind of stories there's an overwhelming amount of leaping in logic or improbabilities to overcome that make it less than authentic. Somehow, Trenton Lee Stewart was able to write it in such a way that felt like these gifted and interesting children actually could achieve what they did through their genius, determination and teamwork.
There were times the story felt like it dragged on just a bit (496 pages worth) but overall it was a brilliant adventure filled with high risk, mystery, hard choices and the meaning of friendship and loyalty.
This has been recommended to me for a few years and I finally picked it up! What an epic, fun and wacky adventure! Something I loved immediately about The Mysterious Benedict Society was the timelessness of the story, while there is technology involved, it feels like it could be taking place in the past as well as in the present. There are quirky adult characters, spies, bad guys and a bunch of kids who are misfits in their own way who come together to learn about how they can save the world IF they work together as a team. One thing the author did really well was creating the children in such a way that they were believable. Oftentimes in "save the world" kind of stories there's an overwhelming amount of leaping in logic or improbabilities to overcome that make it less than authentic. Somehow, Trenton Lee Stewart was able to write it in such a way that felt like these gifted and interesting children actually could achieve what they did through their genius, determination and teamwork.
There were times the story felt like it dragged on just a bit (496 pages worth) but overall it was a brilliant adventure filled with high risk, mystery, hard choices and the meaning of friendship and loyalty.
julianna_schock's review against another edition
5.0
WOW! These books are the BEST!!!!!!!! THEY ARE FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EVERYONE SHOULD READ THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really hope he makes another series like this!!!!!
broadchurchs's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0