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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
A story about twins growing up, the change it brings, gaining independence, resilience and finding out who you while on a rescue mission in their 'it's not made up but real' imaginary world.
Eldest (12 years), Youngest (8 years) and I listened to the audiobook an hour each day over a week or so during the half term and we all didn't enjoy it as much as we expected or wanted to given the anticipation of the blurb.
Personally, I found the pace far too slow and wordy at the beginning and when they finally entered The Land of Roar I had lost interest in the characters and plot. Additionally, the narration was another key reason I found it difficult to engage with the story. The voices for the Arthur, Winn and Croakie were jarring especially the later and distracted from the story.
If the youngest hadn't expressed an interest in finding out what happened at the end, I would have abandoned the book without hesitation. Three stars from them and two stars from me mainly for the themes rather than the depiction of said themes.
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Eldest (12 years), Youngest (8 years) and I listened to the audiobook an hour each day over a week or so during the half term and we all didn't enjoy it as much as we expected or wanted to given the anticipation of the blurb.
Personally, I found the pace far too slow and wordy at the beginning and when they finally entered The Land of Roar I had lost interest in the characters and plot. Additionally, the narration was another key reason I found it difficult to engage with the story. The voices for the Arthur, Winn and Croakie were jarring especially the later and distracted from the story.
If the youngest hadn't expressed an interest in finding out what happened at the end, I would have abandoned the book without hesitation. Three stars from them and two stars from me mainly for the themes rather than the depiction of said themes.
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I borrowed this from a member of my class who had really enjoyed it and I absolutely loved it. So imaginative and so thrilling - cannot wait for the sequel!
Fun and imaginative, with a genuinely creepy villain! This was a great read-aloud with the kids.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
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
medium-paced
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
Honestly fun and a perfect adventure world too. Crowky is definitely nightmare inducing.
I really liked how clear it was that Rose had started to grow up and Arthur was being left behind. While I mostly didn’t like Rose, this definitely happens and I think it was well done. And I liked Arthur and Grandad, their interactions were wonderful.
Roar is a perfectly wonderful childhood fantasy adventure land, and I loved how clear it was that it had come from the twins.
Good solid fun. I’m sad i haven’t found my make believe world now.
I really liked how clear it was that Rose had started to grow up and Arthur was being left behind. While I mostly didn’t like Rose, this definitely happens and I think it was well done. And I liked Arthur and Grandad, their interactions were wonderful.
Roar is a perfectly wonderful childhood fantasy adventure land, and I loved how clear it was that it had come from the twins.
Good solid fun. I’m sad i haven’t found my make believe world now.
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No