Reviews

Pirate Curse by Kai Meyer

blubbn's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

lalu's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.25

Ich hab die Trilogie das letzte Mal vor über 10 Jahren gelesen und finde zumindest Band 1 jetzt immer noch so gut wie damals. Absolut solide und spannende Jugendfantasy, wie man sie von Kai Meyer kennt und liebt! Ja, die Avancen der Jungs gegenüber Jolly und ihre Reaktion darauf waren etwas cringe, aber 14-Jährige sind nun mal die Personifizierungen von cringe. Und die Piraten und magischen Elemente machen das allemal wett. 
 
Ich bin sehr gespannt, wie das mit Muschelmagier und Wasserweber aussieht, denn ich bin der Meinung, dass mich vor allem Band 3 damals nicht ganz überzeugt hat. Allerdings war das bei Panem auch so, dass ich den letzten Teil jetzt als Erwachsene viel besser fand als damals als Teenager, also vielleicht bin ich diesmal hellauf begeistert von Wasserweber. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Grief

Moderate: Slavery and War

paulathepudding's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

missbookiverse's review against another edition

4.0

Thought it was great! The usual well developed Kai Meyer creatures - original and scary. The plot moved quickly and was gripping. I quite liked most of the (main) characters for a change, too (not like the ones in Sturmkönige, who I think are nice but I don't sympathize with them much).
The city of Aelenium is described so beautifully, I wish I could visit it for myself.
As for names I like most of them, but some were badly chosen in my opinion, most of all "Munk" - what the hell?
I didn't mind the cliffhanger much because I jumped right into book 2 :)

mitreslupo's review against another edition

(Eigentlich vergesse ich immer nur, zu aktualisieren, wenn ich mit sowas durch bin. Ups?)

gldnhaze's review against another edition

3.0

Recht gute Geschichte, aber halt wirklich eher für Jugendliche geschrieben. Außerdem weiß man die meiste Zeit einfach nicht, wo das alles hinführen soll.

ran_sophia's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The story itself was captivating and I thoroughly enjoyed it.  It is very well written and has a great storytelling style as well.  The entire book was a good read and everything moved along at a pleasantly fast pace.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Alcohol

linsforest's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

2.25

mechiavelli's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

bleakyrde's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0