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a_chickletz's review against another edition
5.0
The final book in the Matt Cruse series was interesting and nerve wracking. Finishing it was like saying goodbye to good friends.
After Matt has explored the sky, the sky above (in reminiscent of the water below)… it was fitting the final journey was space. However there was the fear that once the journey was over he would lose Kate. I spent the entire chapter hoping for success on behalf of the two heroes but constantly worrying if Kate was really going to go through with the marriage.
I don’t want to give away the ending, so I won’t. I’ll just wrap up this review by saying that I enjoyed this book and the series SO MUCH.
After Matt has explored the sky, the sky above (in reminiscent of the water below)… it was fitting the final journey was space. However there was the fear that once the journey was over he would lose Kate. I spent the entire chapter hoping for success on behalf of the two heroes but constantly worrying if Kate was really going to go through with the marriage.
I don’t want to give away the ending, so I won’t. I’ll just wrap up this review by saying that I enjoyed this book and the series SO MUCH.
anniemariek's review against another edition
5.0
This book has a gorgeous cover. It's cooler in real life. It managed to be pretty without alienating boys, which is a rare find these days.
I just...don't know what to say about this book. It's beautiful. It's exciting and crammed with suspense and exhilarating and emotional and just plain cool. And it's also kinda funny. What more could you ask for in a book?
I love the main characters, Matt and Kate. They make an interesting pair--they're each lovable on their own, and have their own personalities. But together, they're unstoppable. Romance writers: take note.
Kenneth Oppel is a master of writing emotion. He grabs hold of his readers' hearts, and then breaks them into tiny pieces. Then he waves his magical writing wand and makes it all better again. (Or sometimes the other way around, like the ending of This Dark Endeavor.) Sometimes in the space of about four pages. He did this to me again in Starclimber. I was getting close to writing a rather strong letter to the author...but then he pulled something awesome out into the story and made me realize that my reaction was, in fact, exactly as he intended. New Year's resolution: spend an hour each day balancing an Oppel book on my head so maybe some of this skill will diffuse into my own writing.
My only complaint with this book is with Tobias. I wanted to learn more about him, but I never got to. I kept waiting for the big reveal, but it never came. Still, this is only a minor problem compared to the rest of the story.
This series is awesome. Recommended for, uh, everyone.
I just...don't know what to say about this book. It's beautiful. It's exciting and crammed with suspense and exhilarating and emotional and just plain cool. And it's also kinda funny. What more could you ask for in a book?
I love the main characters, Matt and Kate. They make an interesting pair--they're each lovable on their own, and have their own personalities. But together, they're unstoppable. Romance writers: take note.
Kenneth Oppel is a master of writing emotion. He grabs hold of his readers' hearts, and then breaks them into tiny pieces. Then he waves his magical writing wand and makes it all better again. (Or sometimes the other way around, like the ending of This Dark Endeavor.) Sometimes in the space of about four pages. He did this to me again in Starclimber. I was getting close to writing a rather strong letter to the author...but then he pulled something awesome out into the story and made me realize that my reaction was, in fact, exactly as he intended. New Year's resolution: spend an hour each day balancing an Oppel book on my head so maybe some of this skill will diffuse into my own writing.
My only complaint with this book is with Tobias. I wanted to learn more about him, but I never got to. I kept waiting for the big reveal, but it never came. Still, this is only a minor problem compared to the rest of the story.
This series is awesome. Recommended for, uh, everyone.
ubalstecha's review against another edition
5.0
Starclimber is the third installment of Kenneth Oppel's steampunk saga that started with Airborne. This installment sees Matt and Kate heading to the stars. The Canadian Space Agency wants to be the first in space. Their plan is a ship that rolls up a counterweighted cable to the stars. But can they go higher than anyone else has ever gone and comeback safely? What about the Bablelites who don't think humans should be in the relm of God and are sabotaging all of the various efforts?
This book is an an exciting read, full of action, romance and imaginative world building. Oppel has again proven that he is a master of young adult fiction and the science fiction genre. And while this wraps up the story of Matt and Kate quite nicely, I can't help but wish for another installment, but I don't see an obvious way to contniue without weakening the overall series.
This book is an an exciting read, full of action, romance and imaginative world building. Oppel has again proven that he is a master of young adult fiction and the science fiction genre. And while this wraps up the story of Matt and Kate quite nicely, I can't help but wish for another installment, but I don't see an obvious way to contniue without weakening the overall series.
lizhenry's review against another edition
4.0
Space whales! Sadly tho, the hero dude does not deal with his problems with jealousy.
sweetally's review against another edition
5.0
Airborn and Skybreaker were both great books. Starclimber which is the third in the series was great! I love the suspense and uniqueness of the book.
rfulleman's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed reading this third book in the series. The author keeps the story moving along well. It's got adventure, action, romance, wit, loyalty, etc.. I think it's a great read for young and old alike, but I strongly recommend it for any young adult.
tigerlinus's review against another edition
3.0
3.5? I like all the characters in this trilogy, and it was a nice surprise to have Captain Walken and Chef Vlad return to the series, as well as be introduced to a new favorite in the character of Professor Turgenev. The story of the Starclimber, as well as the tales of the first two, kept my interest well enough. One won't find great depth of character, nor any expansive world building anywhere in this series ~ the stories are just fun reads with relatable and likable characters. Creative!
librarykristin's review against another edition
Starclimber by Kenneth Oppel (2009)
exlibrislynne's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
cmbohn's review against another edition
4.0
My 15 year old son loved this even more than I did! Great series for boys.