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amydotreads's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
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? No
5.0
kivt's review against another edition
5.0
The image of the crow, silver crown, and cave stuck with me for a long time as a kid. They were all I remembered when I read this again. What a weird book.
kimberlymichelle's review against another edition
A childhood read-aloud with Cleo that we enjoyed
lfsalden's review against another edition
One of my favorite books! I just FOUND my 40-year-old copy and it welcomed me back like an old friend. There are child endangerment, magic, creepy strangers, and a strong girl main character who knows she's really a queen. Just. Fabulous. I strongly recommend it for 8 years old plus.
droffig's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
claudiamccarron's review against another edition
3.0
Was a little reluctant to give this one a try because I have never been able to enjoy Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, O'Brien's best-known book (and believe me, I've tried). The Silver Crown reminded me a bit of A Wrinkle in Time, and while I think it suffers by that comparison--the world-building and character development isn't nearly as satisfying--it was still an interesting read. The political parallels O'Brien draws are pretty dated, but there's a sense of strangeness in the opening chapters that is compelling, even if the pay-off doesn't live up to that promise.
jazminrose's review against another edition
3.0
I first read this book in grade four, after finding it by chance during a field trip. I was intrigued and mystified by it. It was intricate and delicious and complicated. Only ten years later, I could remember very little about it beyond the sense of wonder it had instilled. It was like a fever dream, half remembered. Another ten years pass, and here I am, I’ve found another copy of it. And… it was underwhelming. Perhaps I’m rating it unfairly because what could possibly live up to the foggy memory? It was enjoyable and fun, but it’s nothing special. Alas.
andreabooklover's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book as a child. It was read aloud to me at school and I read it on my own several times as well. I don't know what made me think of it now but I hope to reread it as an adult sometime soon.
andiwhitehead93's review against another edition
5.0
This was my favorite book in middle school, and idk why. Probably because she had a crown she could fold up and put in her pocket.
andydear's review against another edition
4.0
One of those books that haunts you as a kid but in an exciting way and would distress ur parents