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bookwyrm55's review against another edition
5.0
In "The Weathernose," you will meet Tart, and Cypress. There are other characters, but these are the focus. One has always dreamed of sailing, but has worked as a weatherman all his life, a job he's "okay" at but that has driven him to solitude. Cyrpress is a prodigy who has replaced Tart through the invention of "The Weathernose," a much more accurate way to predict the weather. That is the backdrop. The meat of this story, though, told in a sort of Neil Gaimanish fashion like a parable, is the evolving relationship and awareness of the two protagonists. This is a short, fun book that will make you smile, and think, in equal parts.. Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
secre's review
5.0
This is a wonderful little book that will appeal to children and adults in equal measure. It's heart warming and poignant, a book full to the brim with whim and charm but not lacking for excellent characters or world building. Tart, a cynical weatherman, nineteen years on the job doing the same old routine day in and day out. Until Cypress comes along, inventor of the Weathernose and cause of his sudden employment. Child prodigy and boy does she know it.
By turns funny and moving, Weathernose packs one hell of a punch for it's hundred odd pages. It is a tale you cannot help but fall in love with regardless of age or circumstance. It is a story of strength and fragility, of childhood and innocence, of finding yourself in the most unexpected places. In short, it is a wonderful little book and is one I will keep an eye on as a present for all the small people in my life. I fell in love with the characters, the scenery, the imagination. It has that rare mix of genuine entertainment and a keen eyed look at the human state, both old and young.
I imagine many bright children will see a part of themselves in Cypress and be glad of it for it means they are not alone. I imagine many adults will be able to see part of themselves in more than one of these characters. They are as beautifully drawn as the novel as a whole and I can't imagine anyone not finding something here.
Thank you to BookSirens for a free copy of this book.
By turns funny and moving, Weathernose packs one hell of a punch for it's hundred odd pages. It is a tale you cannot help but fall in love with regardless of age or circumstance. It is a story of strength and fragility, of childhood and innocence, of finding yourself in the most unexpected places. In short, it is a wonderful little book and is one I will keep an eye on as a present for all the small people in my life. I fell in love with the characters, the scenery, the imagination. It has that rare mix of genuine entertainment and a keen eyed look at the human state, both old and young.
I imagine many bright children will see a part of themselves in Cypress and be glad of it for it means they are not alone. I imagine many adults will be able to see part of themselves in more than one of these characters. They are as beautifully drawn as the novel as a whole and I can't imagine anyone not finding something here.
Thank you to BookSirens for a free copy of this book.
san_'s review
3.0
This short novella is a perfect afternoon read, the best thing has to be the writing style-magnificent. For a new author the writing was profound and the way the story was structured. The author has the ability to write a full length novel.
What was really weird was TART snooping around a 10 year old's house, no matter how it's seen; it's weird. It doesn't matter if some little girl out does you and in hatred you go around snooping a child's home trying to find that thing.
Nevertheless the book is very well written, very enjoyable, the characterization could have used little poslishing. The writing was beautiful,oh I already mentioned that? Oops.
Recommeded to anyone looking for a quick and heart touching story.
Thank you to BookSirens for giving me this book in an exchange for an honest review.
P.s I loved the orignal idea of a weather machine.
What was really weird was TART snooping around a 10 year old's house, no matter how it's seen; it's weird. It doesn't matter if some little girl out does you and in hatred you go around snooping a child's home trying to find that thing.
Nevertheless the book is very well written, very enjoyable, the characterization could have used little poslishing. The writing was beautiful,oh I already mentioned that? Oops.
Recommeded to anyone looking for a quick and heart touching story.
Thank you to BookSirens for giving me this book in an exchange for an honest review.
P.s I loved the orignal idea of a weather machine.
san_'s review against another edition
3.0
This short novella is a perfect afternoon read, the best thing has to be the writing style-magnificent. For a new author the writing was profound and the way the story was structured. The author has the ability to write a full length novel.
What was really weird was TART snooping around a 10 year old's house, no matter how it's seen; it's weird. It doesn't matter if some little girl out does you and in hatred you go around snooping a child's home trying to find that thing.
Nevertheless the book is very well written, very enjoyable, the characterization could have used little poslishing. The writing was beautiful,oh I already mentioned that? Oops.
Recommeded to anyone looking for a quick and heart touching story.
Thank you to BookSirens for giving me this book in an exchange for an honest review.
P.s I loved the orignal idea of a weather machine.
What was really weird was TART snooping around a 10 year old's house, no matter how it's seen; it's weird. It doesn't matter if some little girl out does you and in hatred you go around snooping a child's home trying to find that thing.
Nevertheless the book is very well written, very enjoyable, the characterization could have used little poslishing. The writing was beautiful,oh I already mentioned that? Oops.
Recommeded to anyone looking for a quick and heart touching story.
Thank you to BookSirens for giving me this book in an exchange for an honest review.
P.s I loved the orignal idea of a weather machine.
mudder17's review
5.0
What a fabulous little novella! I loved the cranky, lonely old weatherman and the arrogant child prodigy as they learn not only about each other, but about themselves! This was such a delightful short story and the ending left me wanting to read more about their future adventures together! I hope the author writes more stories about them. I can highly recommend this for anyone looking for a fun adventure!
Special thanks to #MaramTaibah and #BookSirens for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Special thanks to #MaramTaibah and #BookSirens for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
daniellestarredpages's review
5.0
A free copy of this book was given to me by booksirens in exchange for an honest review.
Weathernose is the story of a change of heart, a story of realising one's true dreams and forming friendships. This novella was written beautifully and the characters were wonderful to read about.
Read my full review here: https://starredpages.com/2019/11/10/weathernose-book-review/
Weathernose is the story of a change of heart, a story of realising one's true dreams and forming friendships. This novella was written beautifully and the characters were wonderful to read about.
Read my full review here: https://starredpages.com/2019/11/10/weathernose-book-review/
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