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jennilathrop's review against another edition
4.0
Not as good as the Artemis Fowl books, but this was a good book and I would recommend it to young readers.
vermidian's review against another edition
4.0
The Wish List was a brief and fun read. It flowed quite well and the characters were enjoyable. It's a good read for those of a Christian background, as it does assume Heaven and Hell are real to all involved in the world. I'd give it 3.5 stars, but I rounded up to four.
With major themes including regret, morality, and forgiveness, Meg and Lowrie travel through life, finishing off what is essentially his bucket list. Another strong theme in this book is restoration of hope, which always makes a story and it's characters fun to read as they go through that restoration.
I'm not sure that I had a favorite character, although I did enjoy the image of Satan in a pinstripe suit playing a gameboy game. Truly excellent.
It's worth a read, but it's not my favorite book by the author. Still, it's something I could happily recommend to a friend if they were looking for theological Christian fiction - provided they were okay with some major liberties being taken by Eoin Colfer on what heaven and hell are like.
With major themes including regret, morality, and forgiveness, Meg and Lowrie travel through life, finishing off what is essentially his bucket list.
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I'm glad that it had a happy ending and I hope that Lowrie gets to live a longer and more fulfilling life than he had previously - hopefully making more decisions in the time that he has left that he can be proud of.I'm not sure that I had a favorite character, although I did enjoy the image of Satan in a pinstripe suit playing a gameboy game. Truly excellent.
It's worth a read, but it's not my favorite book by the author. Still, it's something I could happily recommend to a friend if they were looking for theological Christian fiction - provided they were okay with some major liberties being taken by Eoin Colfer on what heaven and hell are like.
hylian_narwhal's review against another edition
5.0
True rating; 4.75 stars
A brilliant standalone novel.
For a book that has Heaven and Hell in competition both wanting to gain the soul of Meg Finn, there wasn't an urgent sense of conflict or danger for most of the book, but it is a fun and fast paced adventure.
A brilliant standalone novel.
For a book that has Heaven and Hell in competition both wanting to gain the soul of Meg Finn, there wasn't an urgent sense of conflict or danger for most of the book, but it is a fun and fast paced adventure.
williamsdebbied's review against another edition
4.0
After Meg's mother dies and leaves her in the care of her nasty stepfather, she starts to commit petty crimes with bully Belch Brennan. Meg has a change of heart during a robbery gone wrong, but before she can redeem herself, Belch gets them both killed. Because Meg's soul is perfectly balanced between good and evil, she is given a second chance. She has to help grouchy old Lowrie McCall make good on his list of missed opportunities/bad choices.
An entertaining look at life and the choices people make. Lighter than the Artemis Fowl books.
An entertaining look at life and the choices people make. Lighter than the Artemis Fowl books.
cpcabaniss's review against another edition
3.0
While I found this overall interesting and well written, I didn't find it as compelling as other books from Colfer that I've read.
This story follows a girl who enters death with an equal tally on both her bad and good deeds. This gives her a chance to revisit the land of the living to try and shift her tally one way or the other. There were some laugh worthy moments through her journey and some sad moments as well.
James Wilby narrated the audiobook that I listened to for this. There were certain aspects of his reading that I enjoyed a lot, some of his voices were a bit difficult to understand at times.
This story follows a girl who enters death with an equal tally on both her bad and good deeds. This gives her a chance to revisit the land of the living to try and shift her tally one way or the other. There were some laugh worthy moments through her journey and some sad moments as well.
James Wilby narrated the audiobook that I listened to for this. There were certain aspects of his reading that I enjoyed a lot, some of his voices were a bit difficult to understand at times.
lpcoolgirl's review against another edition
5.0
Really good book, fun, interesting, and really unique! Loved it!
thiefofcamorr's review against another edition
5.0
Such a stunning idea, and done in such a lovely way. I really miss having new Eoin Colfer books to read.
stephb413's review against another edition
4.0
3.5- I checked this title out from the library because I wanted a light read set in Dublin, while on holiday there. Although the city is wonderful with lots to do, I was still drawn to spend time with this book when I could. I appreciate authors who trust youth with "mature" themes in a thoughtful manner. The idea of "good," "bad," and purple are explored, as well friendship and family. There are parts that seemed a bit rushed or discombobulated, but still a completely lovely and worthwhile "light" read full of meaning.
kailey_luminouslibro's review against another edition
3.0
In order to enjoy this story, I had to force myself to set aside the terribly stupid theology of this book, and pretend that it is a totally separate world setting. Once I did that, I liked it!
I thought the characters were funny and a little gritty. The plot is a bit silly and a bit serious. The writing is snappy and the dialogue full of wit. All the things I've come to love about Colfer's writing in all his books!
This one isn't my fave of his, but I liked it pretty well.
I thought the characters were funny and a little gritty. The plot is a bit silly and a bit serious. The writing is snappy and the dialogue full of wit. All the things I've come to love about Colfer's writing in all his books!
This one isn't my fave of his, but I liked it pretty well.
tarabyt3's review against another edition
2.0
Not my favorite Eoin Colfer. The humor fell flat and the characters were all caricatures. Could be entertaining enough if you enjoy teen heaven/hell fiction with no romance and just need something light.