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Minecraft: The Island by Max Brooks

annieharhar's review against another edition

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Need to finish this with my kiddo. We listened to the first half on a long drive.

fayrouzatef's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring mysterious relaxing tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I never thought a Minecraft novel would be quotable, but here we are. It was really entertaining. 

juneil_morrow's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Actually only feel equipped to deal with my finals because I listened to this book. Do with that information what you will, and take your rest days seriously.

teetall4's review against another edition

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4.0

This was a fun book to listen to with my family while traveling. Jack Black did a fantastic job with the narration. And although I don't play Minecraft myself, it was still entertaining.

fluffymao's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

serenalaine29028's review against another edition

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adventurous funny inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

ki4eva's review against another edition

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mysterious medium-paced

2.5

janahain's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

petuniarhubarb's review against another edition

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4.0

Let's be honest... Who's here because of that one Tumblr post?
This is the first (and probably only) Minecraft novelization I've read. The idea of a Minecraft novel never occurred to me before this, and frankly doesn't sound all that interesting (even having been a Minecraft nut as a kid). But the thought of an isekai-like story was intriguing.

It's middle grade, so it's a light one-day read. It might be confusing if you know nothing about Minecraft, like an inside joke that doesn't make sense. Even so, it's entertaining. You'd think a story about a person trying to survive on a deserted island would be boring, but MC's relationship with Moo (Wilson 2.0?) is adorable. Somehow the plot twists are surprising (mostly). Or maybe I underestimated the book and wasn't paying enough attention...

Either way, the book captures the essence of playing Minecraft. I recommend it if you like/d the game. Reading it won't change your life, but at least you'll have fun!

redd248's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

5.0