Reviews

Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance by Ruth Emmie Lang

suvata's review against another edition

5.0

#OUABC Once Upon A Book Club Adult December 2017 selection • 5 Stars

Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance tells the story of Weylyn Grey's life from the perspectives of the people who knew him, loved him, and even a few who thought he was just plain weird. Although he doesn't stay in any of their lives for long, he leaves each of them with a story to tell. Stories about a boy who lives with wolves, great storms that evaporate into thin air, fireflies that make phosphorescent honey, and a house filled with spider webs and the strange man who inhabits it.

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wiengal_22's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Really fun book. Interesting premise, great plot and characters. 

erinsu's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

lullibub's review against another edition

funny reflective slow-paced

3.0

ohclaire's review against another edition

4.0

really American with a capital A. I think this is a good bridging book between middle grade / YA /Adult fiction

ellas_bookerie's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

millsrae's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

jmherms's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

bookgirlangie's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious slow-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

3.75

While I found this book incredibly charming and interesting, it was far too slow and lacking in actual adventure for me. 

angelamichelle's review against another edition

3.0

I loved the beginning, got annoyed with the silly middle, and almost likes the ending. Inventive. Lots of good characters. But sort of immature in some spots.

[Boy raised by wolves can sort of control the weather. His girlfriend lives with his Pack for a while, his foster family, he stops a hurricane, etc]