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obviousthings's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, Ableism, and Kidnapping
Minor: Confinement, Child abuse, Violence, Torture, Animal death, Gun violence, and Murder
havoc's review against another edition
4.0
A fun little read, all the more enjoyable for those in it's target age group I'd think.
The style reminds me of Snicket's at least until the last 50 pages or so where something changes though I'm unable to describe what.
I won't be continuing the series but would recommend this book to children.
The style reminds me of Snicket's at least until the last 50 pages or so where something changes though I'm unable to describe what.
I won't be continuing the series but would recommend this book to children.
cindyc3689's review
2.0
Alice in the Wonderland sedang iseng bermain bajak laut. Itulah kesan yang didapat dari buku ini. Semuanya berkesan main-main, tidak ada yang serius. Dari keseraman si bajak laut yang gak punya mata, hidung dan telinga(!) sampe sekumpulan nenek-nenek yang dengan ajaib bisa berada di setiap tempat yang didatangin si Alex. Selain itu separuh petualangan Alex tidak ada hubungannya dengan tujuan mencari harta karun ataupun menemukan Mr. Underwood. Ditambah lagi dengan karakteristik tokohnya yang asli hitam-putih, klimaks cerita yang tanpa kejutan, plus ending yang gak seru-seru amat. Meh...
noemi's review
4.0
Why is this book amazing? Is it because it's hilarious and well written, like a Canadian Lemony Snicket? (Is Lemony Snicket Canadian?) Is it because it's full of awesome adventures? Is it because it has an kick-ass female protagonist but doesn't get all preachy about it? Is it because it's actually self-contained rather than leading to sequel after sequel, which eventually degrade in quality after the third or so book? (I'm looking at you, Rowling.) Is it because there's a guy named after one of my favorite spices? I don't know, but I wish this book had been around when I was 10!
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