Reviews

Emma, der Faun und das vergessene Buch by Mechthild Gläser

aestmacalis's review

4.0

Bei diesem Buch habe ich mich echt selbst verwundert, wie schnell ich zugegriffen habe, was wohl hauptsächlich daran liegt, dass die Autorin mich bereits mit >Buchspringer< überzeugt hat (und ernsthaft, wer kann zu so einem Cover nein sagen?).
Die Idee mit dem Faun und das Darum war, so wie es vorgekommen ist, etwas komplett neues für mich. Immer, wenn ich gerade dachte, ich wüsste was passieren würde, wurde mir ein Strich durch die Rechnung gezogen.
Besonders waren auch die "Anspielungen" auf die Werke von Jane Austen (zugegeben, mir sind nur Sachen aus >Stolz und Vorurteil< aufgefallen, also ... keine Ahnung, ob dort noch mehr zu finden sind und ob Emma an sich etwas mit dem gleichnamigen Buch zu tun hat). Obwohl ich sagen muss, dass es mich bei der Romanze sogar etwas gestört hat. Man muss nur dieses eine Buch von Austen gelesen haben und schon weiß man, wie sich das entwickelt wird (nur minus die Hochzeit und die Briefe &c.). Irgendwann gegen Ende hin, habe ich auch einfach nur gehofft sie würden Freunde bleiben, aber es war dennoch irgendwie putzig und war auch nicht unbedingt der Mittelpunkt der Geschichte.
Alles in allem war es ein wunderbares Buch, mit einer sympathischen Protagonistin (welche ich wahrscheinlich bereits beim nächsten Jugendbuch sehr vermissen werde :P) und ich kann es mit gutem Gewissen weiterempfehlen.

z_bookfluencer's review against another edition

5.0

The Fogotten Book is officially a new favorite of mine, featuring a twisted tale based on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and other classical works. The setting is in Germany, specifically in boarding school that is an old castle with a long and rich history. Old monastery ruins stand in the woods that surround the castle. Emma finds a mysterious book and soon even more mysterious events occur. The narrative is very smooth and easy to follow, providing a fast moving plot. I really enjoyed the imagery and how the thrilleresque moments were handled. The Fogotten Book was a very quick read! I feel literary references/influences were done in a way that was organic. Overall, I felt The Fogotten Book was very well written!

On a side note: The 16/20 year old romantic relationship was not okay. Just saying. But it is fiction!

tillb1ta's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.0

Had my attention throughout. Finished reading within a couple of days because just one more chapter wasn’t at a good stopping point. The ending was so unexpected and left me with jaw dropped. It was a terrific read.

bookchic71's review against another edition

4.0

Fast paced fantasy book with interesting characters and a storyline filled with mystery and intrigue.

lelemontgomery's review against another edition

5.0

Okay, so I´m currently re-reading this book because it´s such a good story I just don´t want to miss.
It´s a fantasy book and the story is so good that I don´t have the right words for it.

I went to my local library where I have friend, and she recommended me this book because it was new to the library and I´m a fast reader. She told me that the book is new in teen romance books and I should read it and give her a review, if this book is something teens would like to read. I did read the book and after a few pages I just couldn´t let go of it.

I love Emma and Benedict the gardener, and every other character. They are decribed really good and how they react to different things is just funny. I have read the german version and I loved it, probably would never be able to get a english version of this book here, but I have both versions. The original from 2017 and a new one with a new cover which came out between 2020 and 2021.

I would totally recommend this book to any reader, and you should give it a go, because maybe this book is something for you. I was done with thia book within a few days, because I couldn´t stop reading it and I will read it again if I have the time for it.

[2023] once again it was time to read this book because it’s a September read for me. I totally love this book and I manage it to read it at least once a year in September. Always recommend that book to anyone

skylarmarija's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

avodream's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

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

3.75

thecozyreaderwbo's review against another edition

5.0

An incredibly unique story that absorbs the reader.
Reminded me a lot of Sharon Cameron but in a more contemporary tone.
There were quite a few LOL scenes which hardly ever happens when I am reading. Loved this.
The cover to this is amazing.
I don't especially love the title but I guess it's fitting.
Each character was unique and fit in extremely well with the whole story line.
I look forward to reading more by this author.

brim010's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

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

3.0

sonsonsia's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective tense fast-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? No

5.0

5/5

WOW! Das Buch ist so gut! Ich fand es so spannend und wow.