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wanderlustlover's review against another edition
3.0
Spring 2020 (Animorphs Read 2020 / April);
3.5 Stars. (My second now!)
I really am pleased to see more from Ax's point of view, honestly.
My own downside to that: I feel like it's lacking in a lot of contextual references to his self, culture, and thought process in any ways that would make him not exactly like all the other 'normal' Earth children in the rest of our band of merry heroes. I know this is done mostly because the whole series is for young children, and they wouldn't be able to integrate that as easily into early level reading, but as an adult who teaches a whole lot of literature for a living, it feels like a massive cop-out to a great addition of flavor, language, culture, and insight that could be added through Ax.
Also, like last time commenting on how this round of the POV's is all about group dynamics and roles, we predictably got to watch Ax wrestle with where he belongs (Andelite or Human; Warrior or Animorph), and who to answer the orders of most. Even though we all knew going into that debate what the answer would be, I was very satisfied with the struggle and the journey displayed to get there.
I was super glad to see some actually Scifi hijinks come up, dragging all of the group first into Zero Space, second into Animorph spaceships and crews, and third, to the beautiful planet of Leera, currently being attacked. Yes, please, I would like more space in this alien invasion book series. This absolutely hit the space-spot.
3.5 Stars. (My second now!)
I really am pleased to see more from Ax's point of view, honestly.
My own downside to that: I feel like it's lacking in a lot of contextual references to his self, culture, and thought process in any ways that would make him not exactly like all the other 'normal' Earth children in the rest of our band of merry heroes. I know this is done mostly because the whole series is for young children, and they wouldn't be able to integrate that as easily into early level reading, but as an adult who teaches a whole lot of literature for a living, it feels like a massive cop-out to a great addition of flavor, language, culture, and insight that could be added through Ax.
Also, like last time commenting on how this round of the POV's is all about group dynamics and roles, we predictably got to watch Ax wrestle with where he belongs (Andelite or Human; Warrior or Animorph), and who to answer the orders of most. Even though we all knew going into that debate what the answer would be, I was very satisfied with the struggle and the journey displayed to get there.
I was super glad to see some actually Scifi hijinks come up, dragging all of the group first into Zero Space, second into Animorph spaceships and crews, and third, to the beautiful planet of Leera, currently being attacked. Yes, please, I would like more space in this alien invasion book series. This absolutely hit the space-spot.
andrewjstillman's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.75
tuufa's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
3.75
justgj's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.0
eljoseph24's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
invisibleninjacat's review against another edition
4.0
The Animorphs reread continues! This one was weird. Through the magic (science?) of mosquitoes being too tiny, the gang goes on a field trip to another planet. Also featuring Ax figuring out his people are the Animorphs and not random Andalites who happen to be nearby!
lesbianwolves's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
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? Yes
4.75
thebookbin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
A rollercoaster of a book. Mostly takes place on an alien planet, which is cool, but there's lots of trauma as per usual. A child wishes he could die. They watch over 100 heroes commit suicide so they don't get captured by the Yeerks. They choose to sacrifice their own lives to save a planet not even their own. These are 12 year-olds. Absolutely can't wait to get to the next one.
kstericker's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, War, Violence, Body horror, Animal cruelty, Colonisation, Xenophobia, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicide
Minor: Cannibalism