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narcissia's review against another edition
5.0
The characters in this book are so, so, so good. These characters each have personalities of their own, strengths of their own, faults of their own. The younger two children bicker like nobody's business and I had to smile every time they did because they were so honest. Kate, Michael, and Emma are realistic and lovable and entertaining. And it doesn't stop with them. All of the characters, villains and allies, are incredibly well done.
The plot has all sorts of fun stuff, including but not limited to: narrow escapes, exploration, battles, time travel, and explosions. The pacing is quick, with ups and downs and turns to keep the reader interested in what is happening. Events happen pretty quickly, but the plot is not rushed.
The writing, characterization, humor, and story are all good. Plus, who can resist a story about books? The children must find and bring together three books of power, called The Books of Beginning. Books about books! I love it.
The plot has all sorts of fun stuff, including but not limited to: narrow escapes, exploration, battles, time travel, and explosions. The pacing is quick, with ups and downs and turns to keep the reader interested in what is happening. Events happen pretty quickly, but the plot is not rushed.
The writing, characterization, humor, and story are all good. Plus, who can resist a story about books? The children must find and bring together three books of power, called The Books of Beginning. Books about books! I love it.
ngallion's review against another edition
3.0
This book is certainly not bad, but I’m easily 30 years too old to really enjoy this. It’s a simply written middle grade fantasy that borrows elements from other well known things you’ve read. To be fair, it reads more like homage than direct lifting, but I thought more than once about how I’d rather be reading the original sources rather than this remix. If I were 10, I’d probably have loved this. As a middle-aged adult, I couldn’t wait for it to be over.
bungadinding's review against another edition
3.0
Bagus, terutama kalau kamu penggemar fantasi yang filmis banget, sampai tiap adegan bisa dibayangin detil gimana jadinya kalau dibikin film. Ternyata pengarangnya memang produser TV =)) Selain itu, saya suka sih tema tentang keluarga dan hubungan antarsaudara di sini.
sam_hartwig's review against another edition
3.0
What a fantastical adventure! This was an enjoyable book filled with magic, wizards, dwarves, prophecy and humor. I only gave this book 3 stars because the three main characters; the children Kate, Emma & Michael weren't my favourite characters. I found that I liked them ok but who I thought was fantastic was Dr Pym. He was funny, brave and mysterious. Kind of reminded me of Dumbledore.... I loved the ending and look forward to the next installment.
leafblade's review against another edition
5.0
Lo leí hará cosa de un año, y después de mucho rebuscar lo encontré en goodreads. La perseverancia es lo bueno de ser tejón.
No es un Harry Potter, pero es espectacular.
La historia empieza cuando tres hermanos son trasladados de un orfanato a otro (eso fue de su vida desde la desaparición de sus padres). Cuando llegan a este nuevo orfanato se dan cuenta de que son los únicos chicos que hay ahí y, aunque les parece misterioso, no pueden hacer nada para que los trasladen hasta que estén cierta cantidad de años en este lugar, así que deciden vivir con ello y ya. Un día, investigando la casa -más específicamente en la oficina del director- encuentran un diario color verde esmeralda bastante sospechoso que va a ser el desencadenante de una historia hermosa, emotiva y con sus toques justos de acción.
Me encantó. Mucho. Recuerdo tener que aguantarme las lágrimas con el final y con la escena de la presa. Y que Henry me violentaba horrorosamente.
No es un Harry Potter, pero es espectacular.
La historia empieza cuando tres hermanos son trasladados de un orfanato a otro (eso fue de su vida desde la desaparición de sus padres). Cuando llegan a este nuevo orfanato se dan cuenta de que son los únicos chicos que hay ahí y, aunque les parece misterioso, no pueden hacer nada para que los trasladen hasta que estén cierta cantidad de años en este lugar, así que deciden vivir con ello y ya. Un día, investigando la casa -más específicamente en la oficina del director- encuentran un diario color verde esmeralda bastante sospechoso que va a ser el desencadenante de una historia hermosa, emotiva y con sus toques justos de acción.
Me encantó. Mucho. Recuerdo tener que aguantarme las lágrimas con el final y con la escena de la presa. Y que Henry me violentaba horrorosamente.
katdfleming's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderful and creepy tale. I've only read this first book in the series and am anxious to go on to the next one. I love the personalities of all the characters. Very unique tale!
thalia16's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-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
3.0
eddaros's review against another edition
5.0
A fantastic fantasy for young readers.
One of my favorite in that category.
One of my favorite in that category.
rjdenney's review against another edition
I can't give this stars because I couldn't finish it.
It was very interesting and fun, but I'm just not feeling it right now.
maybe some other time, hopefully.
:(
It was very interesting and fun, but I'm just not feeling it right now.
maybe some other time, hopefully.
:(
gmamartha's review against another edition
3.0
A lot of time travel here - and explanations. "Tell me everything from the beginning," several times, makes all characters (in all time periods) up to date, as well as the reader.