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lindacbugg's review against another edition
4.0
This was great with lots of cleverness. Loved that the names of the pubs(Mott and Hoople and Scary monster and supercreep) were 70's rock references and all the place references also. Don't know that american teen readers are going to get this but still loved it. Highly recommend this! Will be looking for more titles by Phillip Reeve for sure!!
theteamsreader's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
shauniesbookshelves's review against another edition
4.0
Being trained as an Engineer myself, I LOVE the idea of all the mechanics! And it’s so amazing to understand how things came about in the Mortal Engines series!
wildflowerz76's review against another edition
2.0
I could NOT get into this book. I just didn't care about the Vulcan/Borg personality Fever Crumb. The slang was odd and not explained. Sure "blog" being a curse is funny, but why is it that way? A few more pages and I found myself not really caring. This book is so not for me.
janettedv's review against another edition
5.0
A great prequel to Mortal Engines. Need to get hold of the others now
kmc3050's review against another edition
5.0
5. Adventurous and lots of fun. I read Mortal Engines years ago and was surprised I could connect some of the dots!
Philip Reeve is an excellent narrator. I wish he did the whole series.
Philip Reeve is an excellent narrator. I wish he did the whole series.
buj's review against another edition
4.0
I did not know how attached I was to this world and Philip Reeve's insane imagination until I revisited it with this book. I don't think I've met another writer who holds my interest the way Reeve does.
The technology of Fever Crumb's world is as odd and fascinating as that from Reeve's earlier Hungry City Chronicles, and the characterization of the people in this world is colorful and purposeful in a way that not only develops the setting and time but furthers the plot in a riveting way. And as always, I appreciate Reeve's ability to point out problematic societal norms like the misogynistic concept that women are too emotional for occupations in fields like the sciences.
The technology of Fever Crumb's world is as odd and fascinating as that from Reeve's earlier Hungry City Chronicles, and the characterization of the people in this world is colorful and purposeful in a way that not only develops the setting and time but furthers the plot in a riveting way. And as always, I appreciate Reeve's ability to point out problematic societal norms like the misogynistic concept that women are too emotional for occupations in fields like the sciences.
ashen_burn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I listened to the audiobook, and it took me a long time and it was a difficult journey to complete. I don't think this is the sort of book that should be experienced via audiobook.
The world building is very heavy, the pace is very slow and there's not much momentum from start to finish.
I like the steampunk/dystopian setting. The concept is interesting as well. But it was definitely something you need to focus on and give your full attention to at all times or you will be completely lost.
I also think some of the comedic parts were lost on hearing it and not seeing the words, because you don't get the double meaning/pun.
I wonder if I would have enjoyed it more as a traditional read, but I just felt it was hard to keep my attention and there wasn't enough to going on to keep me invested.
The world building is very heavy, the pace is very slow and there's not much momentum from start to finish.
I like the steampunk/dystopian setting. The concept is interesting as well. But it was definitely something you need to focus on and give your full attention to at all times or you will be completely lost.
I also think some of the comedic parts were lost on hearing it and not seeing the words, because you don't get the double meaning/pun.
I wonder if I would have enjoyed it more as a traditional read, but I just felt it was hard to keep my attention and there wasn't enough to going on to keep me invested.
stenaros's review against another edition
3.0
Read for Mock Printz.
Set in a steampunk-inspired future London this follows the journey of Fever Crumb, an orphan found and raised by the order of Engineers. They have raised her in their rational ways, so she is not your ordinary fourteen year old.
The writing was great in that I could see future London quite clearly and follow along as Fever makes her way from the orderly world of the Engineers into the household of an "archeologist." Her rational responses to the children in the household were amusing and I was quite delighted to see that in this future the word "blog" has emerged as a swear word.
Overall, a well done "finding ones identity" sort of novel with a lot of fun details thrown in.
ps. Fever Crumb, as pictured on the cover looks remarkably like Natalie Portman.
Set in a steampunk-inspired future London this follows the journey of Fever Crumb, an orphan found and raised by the order of Engineers. They have raised her in their rational ways, so she is not your ordinary fourteen year old.
The writing was great in that I could see future London quite clearly and follow along as Fever makes her way from the orderly world of the Engineers into the household of an "archeologist." Her rational responses to the children in the household were amusing and I was quite delighted to see that in this future the word "blog" has emerged as a swear word.
Overall, a well done "finding ones identity" sort of novel with a lot of fun details thrown in.
ps. Fever Crumb, as pictured on the cover looks remarkably like Natalie Portman.
greektragedyy's review against another edition
5.0
Beautifully written, with believable characters, I loved watching Fever grow from an enjineer to a young adult. This quick paced story is set like no other.