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Le mystérieux cercle Bénédict, Tome 01: Le mystérieux cercle Benedict
Trenton Lee Stewart
4.14 AVERAGE
3.38k reviews for:
Le mystérieux cercle Bénédict, Tome 01: Le mystérieux cercle Benedict
Trenton Lee Stewart
4.14 AVERAGE
I love children's books with mysteries, secret codes and ciphers to figure out - check out anything by Blue Balliett if you do as well. Though this book promised to follow in her hallowed YA lit footsteps, the characters were too cliche and the plotline too convoluted and forced for it to be put into a "must read" list. It was enjoyable for the most part, but there are just too many awesome YA books in this genre to put forth anything this predictable and expect it to receive stellar reviews.
A very enjoyable read along the lines of Lemony Snicket's Unfortunate Events.
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I first read this one back in elementary school, but I reread it because Sachi and I watched the series (amazing!) on Disney+ last semester. There were definitely differences between the book and the series, but I can't think of any I really disliked. (In fact, I preferred the series when it came to the portrayal of Martina Crowe.) Though, I am curious as to why Mr. Benedict was so much younger in the TV series.
Reading about the Emergency reminded me of media portrayal of climate change. We can't do anything to stop it, no one is in control, etc. I definitely fall victim to climate anxiety and learned helplessness, so reading about it was kind of... jarring, maybe? (I'm not sure if that's the word I'm looking for.)
Rereading was funny at times, because there were major plot points I had just totally forgot about. Something I didn't forget about though was! I remember being SO shocked when I found that out at the end of the book the first time I read it. Rereading it, so many things made so much more sense now, haha.
Reading about the Emergency reminded me of media portrayal of climate change. We can't do anything to stop it, no one is in control, etc. I definitely fall victim to climate anxiety and learned helplessness, so reading about it was kind of... jarring, maybe? (I'm not sure if that's the word I'm looking for.)
Rereading was funny at times, because there were major plot points I had just totally forgot about. Something I didn't forget about though was
Spoiler
Constance's age
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is an inventive tale about 4 orphans who come together to assist a genius and his entourage in combating a madman who is trying to create an "EMERGENCY" for his own gains. This book has codes, mysteries, traps, a crazy tyrant in a wheelchair, and a whisperer. If you are intrigued about who the heck these orphans are or what special opportunities await them, then you should take a peek at this book. I love the work of the Illustrator as well. I think the drawings really complement the story well.
ps. This is technically young adult fiction---even though it is over 400 pages.
ps. This is technically young adult fiction---even though it is over 400 pages.
Very interesting! And very anxiety-inducing at times lol
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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:
Complicated