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jacqueshol's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed the book. What is not to like? Hollow-earth theories, monsters, red seas, adventures and death abound - a fun read. I noted a lot of similarities to Journey to the Centre of the Earth (2008 movie) and Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012 movie), but it did not distract from an enjoyable read. It has some nice original material too.
The action was paced nicely without being too over-the-top. There were genuinely some scary scenes which had me on the edge of my seat. The monsters were terrifying and rather unique. While character development normally suffers in most action novels, I found myself actually caring about some of the characters in the book. Even the "villain", if you can call him that, was a rather interesting and even likeable character.
I am hoping there will be a sequel which seems probable considering the final pages. Oh, by the way, read Greig Beck's Cate Granger series too. Although there are only two books in the series so far, I am hoping a new one will be forthcoming soon.
The action was paced nicely without being too over-the-top. There were genuinely some scary scenes which had me on the edge of my seat. The monsters were terrifying and rather unique. While character development normally suffers in most action novels, I found myself actually caring about some of the characters in the book. Even the "villain", if you can call him that, was a rather interesting and even likeable character.
I am hoping there will be a sequel which seems probable considering the final pages. Oh, by the way, read Greig Beck's Cate Granger series too. Although there are only two books in the series so far, I am hoping a new one will be forthcoming soon.
thistlel's review against another edition
4.0
Exciting but predictable
Fine literature? No. Exciting? Yes! Definitely worth a read if you enjoy horror and caves. I enjoyed the entire premise.
Fine literature? No. Exciting? Yes! Definitely worth a read if you enjoy horror and caves. I enjoyed the entire premise.
millennialbookreview's review against another edition
1.0
To the Center of the Earth was a book I wasn’t very impressed by. The horror elements of the novel were executed very well. At the same time, none of the characters came off as very likable or sympathetic. The plot was predictable. The climax of the story was slightly below average and the writing was as well. I had a big issue with the plot holes in the novel. I can see what the author was trying to do with this story, but I don’t think it was achieved. I could see a casual reader looking for a fun horror, adventure story liking this book, but it wasn’t the book for me.
My full review can be found here
My full review can be found here
katevaliant's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
mnakka9's review against another edition
4.0
Fun... Like a timepass mindless fun... Could have been a greatest novel if not for idiocy of some characters.
renila's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
reuben_books's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
I'll admit I picked up this book because I thought it was the original, not a retelling/spin off, and I'd say in general it is a pretty middle of the road novel.
I thought the writing was quite clumsy at times, but some of the horror descriptions were disgustingly good.
I didn't find myself really caring about the characters, they were all pretty forgettable and seemed very emotionless, especially when their friends dies. I also found a lot of the descriptions, especially of the landscape, difficult to picture in my head.
All in all, it wasn't horribly bad, but not spectacularly good either. I probably will pick up the next book in the series.
I thought the writing was quite clumsy at times, but some of the horror descriptions were disgustingly good.
I didn't find myself really caring about the characters, they were all pretty forgettable and seemed very emotionless, especially when their friends dies. I also found a lot of the descriptions, especially of the landscape, difficult to picture in my head.
All in all, it wasn't horribly bad, but not spectacularly good either. I probably will pick up the next book in the series.
nicola_carstens's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed this book so much! The characters are well developed and the story is captivating.