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sandst's review against another edition
4.0
This book makes me smile! A very funny and lighthearted read, which I am quite surprised at as The Mortal Engines was an incredibly dark series but I guess that this series is geared towards younger audience. Love this! Yay for happy endings and no horrible deaths.
marimoose's review against another edition
4.0
Fun, fun, fun! A grand steampunk adventure in the point of view of a very British boy in a very British story with mostly British people and aliens. Oh, and throw in a great bit of science fiction in there to boot.
Also, I learned a new word today. I don't think I've ever seen anyone use the word "tergiversator" before. It took me ages to figure out how to pronounce that (and I'm still probably failing!). Anyway, yes. Fabulous book.
Also, I learned a new word today. I don't think I've ever seen anyone use the word "tergiversator" before. It took me ages to figure out how to pronounce that (and I'm still probably failing!). Anyway, yes. Fabulous book.
zoemaja's review against another edition
4.0
Steampunk for kids and amazingly hilarious! Xander can't stop quoting this book to me and he read it months ago - I am finally getting around to it and it is just a good as he said it is!
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roshk99's review against another edition
2.0
The story line was boring, but the only interesting part was the setting in outer space. Not impressive and poorly organized
jaii_26's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
fluegel's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
mandygris's review against another edition
I really wanted to like this. A magical steampunk spaceship house? Yes please.
I had to abandon at 70%.
I had to abandon at 70%.
somewheregirl7's review against another edition
1.0
I discarded this book after only a couple chapters. The writing is too clunky and stilted and I just couldn't get into the story. The author falls into the common trap of being so eager to introduce us to his world he info-dumps on every page. The result is a disconnected story that is mostly passive and past tense.