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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
Very similar to Airborn, but not quite as good. Still enjoyed it though. Love Kenneth Oppel.
This would be four stars except I couldn't really bring myself to care about a rich dead guy who wants to be buried with his treasures. Otherwise, it's a great adventure. Read my review at Gator Book Chomp.
What a grand story of adventure and peril mixing reality with a little magic and mysticism. The story of this young boy traveling by train, working with the cir us performers and hoping to avoid murder is interesting and exciting and a fun escape.
3.5. Really good. I want to buy it to draw some of the things out.
*4.0*
Do you ever finish a book and just smile. Because, I just did.
I really, really enjoyed reading this. The writing was beautiful, having already read a novel by Kenneth Oppel I expected it to be just that. The characters came to life and by the end of the story I thoroughly loved them and the people they were.
The setting was altogether interesting. The fact that is was set on a train, the whole thing reminded me of the movie, Snowpericer. WHICH IS NOT A BAD THING.
And the plot was immersive and gripping. The last 30 or so pages had my heart racing.
It did take me a while to read the book due to the fact that I felt in the beginning some of the scenes were a bit slow, but other then that, all good.
So good, guys.
Do you ever finish a book and just smile. Because, I just did.
I really, really enjoyed reading this. The writing was beautiful, having already read a novel by Kenneth Oppel I expected it to be just that. The characters came to life and by the end of the story I thoroughly loved them and the people they were.
The setting was altogether interesting. The fact that is was set on a train, the whole thing reminded me of the movie, Snowpericer. WHICH IS NOT A BAD THING.
And the plot was immersive and gripping. The last 30 or so pages had my heart racing.
It did take me a while to read the book due to the fact that I felt in the beginning some of the scenes were a bit slow, but other then that, all good.
So good, guys.
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A magical book which dealt with some interesting topics considering it’s a children’s book.
History, fantasy, adventure--this book has it all. Outstanding book.
I feel like I would’ve liked this book a lot more if I was a middle grader. Not that I don’t enjoy middle grade books, I do. But I didn’t like the voice of the story or Will’s narration (even though it’s third person, Will’s point of view). The story is told in present tense, except for the fact that I didn’t think this suited the book.
I also felt that the “adventures” was just Will not really knowing anything. He would do something thinking that one thing would happen, but then poor Will would go through something else. And the villains he had to run away from, were pretty one dimensional. This is also a reason why I think I would’ve liked this book if it wasn’t middle-grade, because the villains aren’t really as developed as villains in Young Adult fiction (according to me . . . I hope I did not offend anyone).
I thought that Maren wasn’t really that well-developed. After finishing this book, I can tell you that I honestly don’t know much about her or Will. It was kind of on the flat side in that department. And I was hoping that Maren’s skills Will’s thoughts on The Boundless would be shown later on in the book. Unfortunately, that doesn’t happen. I guess, that was because their development isn’t really a part of the story. It was just Will’s wish for an adventure. Mr. Dorian was kind of boring once you find out his motives in the story.
The “magic” part of this story. If you were to read The Boundless I would HIGHLY recommend knowing a bit about Native Canadian beliefs, because a lot of the beings or magic that revolves around the incidents on the train is through that.
Nonetheless, I have looked more into books written by Kenneth Oppel and I think that I would like to try this author out more. :D
Overall, I am sure The Boundless would be great for a middle grader and I highly recommend that if you want to read this, then read it with a younger relative or friend, because things they may enjoy in this story may not even come to your mind. I know if I would’ve read this book in middle grade I would’ve loved it.
I would obviously recommend The Boundless to any middle grader who is a fan of magic and a decently paced plot. Nothing major or complex happens, so if you’re looking for a story like that, then why not?
I also felt that the “adventures” was just Will not really knowing anything. He would do something thinking that one thing would happen, but then poor Will would go through something else. And the villains he had to run away from, were pretty one dimensional. This is also a reason why I think I would’ve liked this book if it wasn’t middle-grade, because the villains aren’t really as developed as villains in Young Adult fiction (according to me . . . I hope I did not offend anyone).
I thought that Maren wasn’t really that well-developed. After finishing this book, I can tell you that I honestly don’t know much about her or Will. It was kind of on the flat side in that department. And I was hoping that Maren’s skills Will’s thoughts on The Boundless would be shown later on in the book. Unfortunately, that doesn’t happen. I guess, that was because their development isn’t really a part of the story. It was just Will’s wish for an adventure. Mr. Dorian was kind of boring once you find out his motives in the story.
The “magic” part of this story. If you were to read The Boundless I would HIGHLY recommend knowing a bit about Native Canadian beliefs, because a lot of the beings or magic that revolves around the incidents on the train is through that.
Nonetheless, I have looked more into books written by Kenneth Oppel and I think that I would like to try this author out more. :D
Overall, I am sure The Boundless would be great for a middle grader and I highly recommend that if you want to read this, then read it with a younger relative or friend, because things they may enjoy in this story may not even come to your mind. I know if I would’ve read this book in middle grade I would’ve loved it.
I would obviously recommend The Boundless to any middle grader who is a fan of magic and a decently paced plot. Nothing major or complex happens, so if you’re looking for a story like that, then why not?
Don't remember much about this book, but don't remember being the hugest fan of any meaning it conveyed. Fluff read.