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The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep by H.G. Parry

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noemigaravaglia's review

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

Short review since I read this book 2 years ago, before I had started my Goodreads account.

It is a tribute to Dickens and Victorian era book characters taking place in New Zealand, combining the supernatural with a troubled family background and stakes which grow higher and higher.

A pleasant read which will be valued even more by fans of classic British literature.

jessln23's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny mysterious fast-paced

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

4.75

mnemosyne139's review

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adventurous inspiring mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The two big reveals in the book were pretty easy to predict (I think I knew both of them before the halfway point), but that didn't make it any less enjoyable. The heart of the story is about family, and that is executed well. And I love the discussion about what makes something "real".

I would definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoyed Inkheart, especially if you're more interested in the impact on the "real" world.

sarahmadams's review

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adventurous slow-paced

3.75

Love the concept of this book and loved parts of it. The pacing through the middle was rough—to the point where I didn’t know if I would finish, though I’m glad I did. I also had a tough time with Rob for much of the book. But still, there were many fun bits and I would give another book by this author a go,

srnovak95's review

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adventurous reflective 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

4.25

brakebills42's review

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I read up to the chapter titled 11 (the 12th chapter overall). I don't think I know enough about Victorian England literature to really enjoy this book.