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bak8382's review
3.0
Locked in the attic since her father's death Liesl is lonely, and while drawing used to bring her comfort she no longer has the heart. Will has seen her in the window drawing, and has been drawn there night after night. Po, the ghost, has been drawn from the "other side" as well by her drawings. An accidental switch of boxes starts the three on an extraordinary journey.
Oliver shows once again she can take on different genres and age groups as she tackles this middle grade ghost story. While Jim Dale does a beautiful job reading the story.
Oliver shows once again she can take on different genres and age groups as she tackles this middle grade ghost story. While Jim Dale does a beautiful job reading the story.
pagesofpins's review against another edition
4.0
Gorgeous illustrations and prose, elevated by Jim Dale's narrative talents. A few details bothered me, but overall very well done.
michellesantiago's review
4.0
I listened to the audiobook and Jim Dale did an EXCELLENT job. His voice was perfect for the novel and all the accents and inflections were spot on. I especially loved that he did Po's voice with a Scottish accent. 5/5 stars for the narration.
The story itself was really lovely and magical and I enjoyed it all the more with Jim Dale's excellent performance. It has a very Harry Potter-ish feel to it, which I really like. But besides Po, the characters were too one-dimensional. 4/5 for the story.
The story itself was really lovely and magical and I enjoyed it all the more with Jim Dale's excellent performance. It has a very Harry Potter-ish feel to it, which I really like. But besides Po, the characters were too one-dimensional. 4/5 for the story.
rizkamulya's review
3.0
I don't know. The characters annoyed me so much. I mean, they are supposed to be annoying, but at times, I need to take a breath and try not to throw the book across the room. It has its moments, though.
tinystar's review
5.0
the first time i read this, i was 12. it was at that time, i fell in love with the way lauren oliver wrote her story. as a child, what i was reading in my dainty smartphone was so beautiful and magical. it was when i was inspired to write, when i thought that i really do want to become a novelist when im older.
now, im not quite sure if i read this another time apart from that, but reading it for the entire day yesterday made me feel so nostalgic. the writing is divine, and i admire it so much. i feel so lucky because after more or less than 6 years, i finally have my own copy and boy, is it stunning. there was a time yesterday when i was reading the novel when i put it down for a bit and said, "this is the writing that made me fall in love with lauren oliver's storytelling," out loud. i looked at my shelf to see her works there: the replica duology, broken things, before i fall, rooms and the spindlers. liesl and po truly is the book of hers that i love the most.
short, somewhat proper review: liesl and po is a heartwarming story that all ages would absolutely love. liesl meets the ghost, po and its pet bundle after her father dies. out in the alley, the apprentice of an alchemist longs to meet the girl in the attic (liesl!). a mix up happens. all four of them find each other, and go on a quest while being hunted by those who are convinced that they stole the universe's most powerful magic. beautiful illustrations and even more beautiful storytelling. this is a book my kids would definitely have to read while growing up.
!! spoilers from here !!
now, im not quite sure if i read this another time apart from that, but reading it for the entire day yesterday made me feel so nostalgic. the writing is divine, and i admire it so much. i feel so lucky because after more or less than 6 years, i finally have my own copy and boy, is it stunning. there was a time yesterday when i was reading the novel when i put it down for a bit and said, "this is the writing that made me fall in love with lauren oliver's storytelling," out loud. i looked at my shelf to see her works there: the replica duology, broken things, before i fall, rooms and the spindlers. liesl and po truly is the book of hers that i love the most.
short, somewhat proper review: liesl and po is a heartwarming story that all ages would absolutely love. liesl meets the ghost, po and its pet bundle after her father dies. out in the alley, the apprentice of an alchemist longs to meet the girl in the attic (liesl!). a mix up happens. all four of them find each other, and go on a quest while being hunted by those who are convinced that they stole the universe's most powerful magic. beautiful illustrations and even more beautiful storytelling. this is a book my kids would definitely have to read while growing up.
!! spoilers from here !!
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also, since i reread [b:Rooms|13579626|Rooms|Lauren Oliver|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1429900056l/13579626._SY75_.jpg|19163833] a few months back, i noticed how similar they were: both feature ghosts that weren't violent, and both novels involve the burning of a house that holds a lot of memories. oh and, having a dead character buried close to the said house. i just thought it was super interesting and i don't think i would've caught that back then. (yeah, defo not, as a kid.)poleksya's review
3.0
I've been studying a lot these past few months and I needed something easy to read/listen, something that would take my mind of things. I do occasionally enjoy children's books and this was just the perfect choice. Not my favorite, but a really lovely story, so magical and whimsical.
I would recommend the audio book narrated by Jim Dale, his voice so soothing and it takes you right into the story. I will definitely look for more books narrated by him, I don't even care what book, I just want to listen to his voice.
I would recommend the audio book narrated by Jim Dale, his voice so soothing and it takes you right into the story. I will definitely look for more books narrated by him, I don't even care what book, I just want to listen to his voice.
bookishnicole's review
4.0
Check out my review At Paperback Princess.
I thought this book was overwhelmingly adorable. As I said earlier this book reminded me of The Series of Unfortunate Events. If you've read even one book in that series, you will understand what I mean by the similarities of the worlds created in these books. They seemed to be the most simple forms of our world, just with magic which makes them the best for young minds and their imaginations.
The book starts with Liesl who is locked in her attic by her stepmother and her father just died. Clearly this is not a world that pays close attention to what is happening. I also liked how there was an alchemist who was trying to make the best magic ever. This book does a great job of bringing you back to your childhood fantasies and belief in magic.
Through the story there are several story lines that come to collide as one. The story of Liesl who just wants to bury her fathers ashes next to her mother, then there is Po who is a ghost who likes to watch Liesl draw, Will who likes to watch Liesl in her attic window, Augusta who poisoned her husband for his money and locked his daughter in the attic, Lady Premier who wants the ability to raise the dead, the alchemist who can make the potion to raise the dead and Mo who just wants to give Will a hat. All of these stories converge to make one really fun magical one.
I'm sorry that this one is another short post, but the book was simple and perfect for the middle school group it is targeted at. Not only that but I felt the book is good not just for girls but for boys as well, since it doesn't get too girly in the book. Liesl and Po also helps to teach readers how to move on when someone they love has died.
I thought this book was overwhelmingly adorable. As I said earlier this book reminded me of The Series of Unfortunate Events. If you've read even one book in that series, you will understand what I mean by the similarities of the worlds created in these books. They seemed to be the most simple forms of our world, just with magic which makes them the best for young minds and their imaginations.
The book starts with Liesl who is locked in her attic by her stepmother and her father just died. Clearly this is not a world that pays close attention to what is happening. I also liked how there was an alchemist who was trying to make the best magic ever. This book does a great job of bringing you back to your childhood fantasies and belief in magic.
Through the story there are several story lines that come to collide as one. The story of Liesl who just wants to bury her fathers ashes next to her mother, then there is Po who is a ghost who likes to watch Liesl draw, Will who likes to watch Liesl in her attic window, Augusta who poisoned her husband for his money and locked his daughter in the attic, Lady Premier who wants the ability to raise the dead, the alchemist who can make the potion to raise the dead and Mo who just wants to give Will a hat. All of these stories converge to make one really fun magical one.
I'm sorry that this one is another short post, but the book was simple and perfect for the middle school group it is targeted at. Not only that but I felt the book is good not just for girls but for boys as well, since it doesn't get too girly in the book. Liesl and Po also helps to teach readers how to move on when someone they love has died.
rachielove9's review against another edition
4.0
I would listen to Jim Dale read a phone book. This novel was right up his alley. Magical but empathetic and lyrical. I loved it ineffably.