Reviews

Alcatraz Versus the Scrivener's Bones by Brandon Sanderson

ezismythical'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
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

amnezja's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.5

brendalovesbooks's review against another edition

4.0

I think that my sense of humor meshes pretty well with Brandon Sandersons. It would have to, otherwise I'd find this book incredibly annoying. There is humor throughout, and sometimes I think it's almost trying too hard to be funny. But at the same time, I think that's part of the charm of this book.

There isn't a ton that happens here--it's really just one adventure, but I didn't feel like the book lacked plot at all. It was actually really interesting, and not at all predictable, which is nice. The story always seems to be going in one crazy direction after another. I honestly think it might be a bit much for some people. I can easily see how people could find the writing over the top, especially the humor. But it was right up my alley, and it was a quick fun read, especially for someone in a book slump.

I think if you had teen boys who wanted to find something to read, they would love this series. It would also be a fun bedtime story to read with your kids, if you like to do that kind of thing. This is nothing like Brandon Sanderson's other fantasy novels. It seems like whatever he writes is good, so as long as he keeps writing, I'll keep reading.

itaby's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective 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

4.75

brittster622's review against another edition

4.0

I love stories about Alcatraz. Mostly, I love the way he talks to the reader and is so random and exudes personality. It such a uniquely written story that it’s extremely charming.

2catmom's review against another edition

4.25

More silliness. Deep in library and ghosts and dad 

cabbage_patch's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

kangokaren's review against another edition

5.0

These books are just too fun and enjoyable!

aeryn_sun's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

I'm not the target audience for this book. 

megana'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
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Still not really into all the chapter intros and segues that have nothing to do with the story. Are they there just to make the book a better length? Because there are so many! Otherwise, the story itself is delightfully zany and the new characters were all unique and interesting. They really helped flesh out the world.