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Darkside by Tom Becker

busdjur's review against another edition

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3.0

Good book for almost teenagers or young adults - not for the faint of heart due to gory details

clarkco's review against another edition

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3.0

Perfectly serviceable middle-grade fantasy.

mistrum_crowe's review against another edition

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1.0

Honestly, Darkside's total ineptitude wouldn't irritate me as much as it does if some of the ideas behind it weren't kind of interesting. But while a darker, supernatural version of Victorian London could be really cool, it's ruined by a plot that is overloaded and nonsensical, too many characters with morals and a basic misunderstanding of werewolf lore. If I hear of any of you giving this to children, I will be severely disappointed in you. Just because it's aimed at young boys doesn't excuse poor writing.

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4.0

I reread this book so I could finish off the series. This is a children’s book that I taught at my last school and I always enjoyed reading it with my yr 7s. There is a good atmosphere built up, with lots of action and really great descriptions - lots for students to get their teeth stuck into and enjoy. A great children’s book for both boys and girls of around 9-13.
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