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vortimer's review against another edition
4.0
Surprisingly cynical and psychological; the protagonists are younger than in the film, though the characters and situations are fairly close.
_bydbach_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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? Yes
3.5
kcrouth's review against another edition
3.0
A pretty cool story about the two least likely to meet and become friends doing just that, and more. Some parts were too detailed, but realistic. After seeing the film many times, it was great to read the story that inspired it. And it was great picturing Bogart and Hepburn on every page.
kaitlyn_2005's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
cathleenrenee's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
2.0
layres's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
in_and_out_of_the_stash's review against another edition
3.0
It definitely helped having seen the movie first as I could picture the scenes. Although there was a fundamental part of the book that was not included in the movie which I thought made the movie better.
ameserole's review against another edition
3.0
Before I go into this review, I feel like I should mention that I probably wouldn't have read this book if I wasn't in a particular challenge that features read books set in Africa. Now that doesn't mean that I didn't like the book or that I hated it - because that's not the case. It was new and different for me and I thought it was just an okay kind of read. However, I will blame work for me not liking it as much as I probably should've because I work with annoying people all day, every day.
When I mentioned that I was going to read this book to my family, my dad and mom both mentioned that this was turned into a movie. I've never seen it personally and I don't think they have either but I'm kind of glad I haven't seen it. This book was just meh to me.
The African Queen is about two people who are thrown into some situations. Now I don't want to spoil a bunch about this book but I feel like we also don't really deal with this sort of thing nowadays. So it's around 1914, and Rose and Allnutt, who are both English, are engaged in a little game: war domination. Sounds like a game of Risk, right?
Rose and Allnutt come from different backgrounds but ultimately come together to solve some unnecessary tension. Of course they don't agree on how to attack or handle the situation at hand. Of course there's also some sexual tension between these two.. which I honestly didn't care for. I could've gone without the romance side of this book.
One thing I did like: the adventure. The African Queen will take you on a wonderful journey that does end up being a page tuner.. or a page tapper if you have a kindle. However, it does have it's flaws. I found myself being quite bored through some parts and I even stopped it to read a different book. I probably would've liked the book a lot more if I wanted to read it on my own or if I didn't read the reviews beforehand.. but I wanted to know what people though before I dove into it. Of course I would definitely come up with my own opinion in the end.. but I don't really know. I had high expectations.. but at the same time I didn't?
When I mentioned that I was going to read this book to my family, my dad and mom both mentioned that this was turned into a movie. I've never seen it personally and I don't think they have either but I'm kind of glad I haven't seen it. This book was just meh to me.
The African Queen is about two people who are thrown into some situations. Now I don't want to spoil a bunch about this book but I feel like we also don't really deal with this sort of thing nowadays. So it's around 1914, and Rose and Allnutt, who are both English, are engaged in a little game: war domination. Sounds like a game of Risk, right?
Rose and Allnutt come from different backgrounds but ultimately come together to solve some unnecessary tension. Of course they don't agree on how to attack or handle the situation at hand. Of course there's also some sexual tension between these two.. which I honestly didn't care for. I could've gone without the romance side of this book.
One thing I did like: the adventure. The African Queen will take you on a wonderful journey that does end up being a page tuner.. or a page tapper if you have a kindle. However, it does have it's flaws. I found myself being quite bored through some parts and I even stopped it to read a different book. I probably would've liked the book a lot more if I wanted to read it on my own or if I didn't read the reviews beforehand.. but I wanted to know what people though before I dove into it. Of course I would definitely come up with my own opinion in the end.. but I don't really know. I had high expectations.. but at the same time I didn't?
cseibs's review against another edition
4.0
I'm a sucker for Forester - he has such a way with storytelling. This book didn't disappoint. War, death, adventure, love - but with a cheeky sense of humor and none of the maudlin hyperbole lesser books might employ.