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sdeeim's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
lindsaybrownb's review against another edition
5.0
This is a great start if the series. It is an original idea that can go places. It's a total five star book.
jgurniak's review against another edition
2.0
I think I am one of the only people that didn't like this book. I was confused in many parts and I didn't see what so many people love about it.
therebelselkie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kathydavie's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent children's book! A very adventurous tale woven with great imagination. Pulls in a morbid and fantastical fairy tale world-ideal for children's [and my] imaginations.
xojulesmarie's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
aclopez6's review against another edition
5.0
The writing is way more verbose than I remember, but I love the storyline. 5 stars for nostalgia
bluejaybooks's review against another edition
4.0
I was in love with this series between the ages of about 10 and 14. I recently reread the first book for probably the 10th time and figured it was about time I wrote something about it on here.
This book has a slow start with a lot of set up. Because of this, I actually didn't finish it the first time I sat down to read. But once the story gets started, the world building is spectacular, and I was hooked for all 7 books in the series.
This book has a slow start with a lot of set up. Because of this, I actually didn't finish it the first time I sat down to read. But once the story gets started, the world building is spectacular, and I was hooked for all 7 books in the series.
milkymoo's review against another edition
4.0
A reread of a childhood beloved series, I’d forgotten so much of what happens in this book and loved rediscovering during the read. Arthur is just a kid dealing with a lot of responsibility but he still has so much heart. Love the setting and how absurd but interesting the House and the Denizens are!