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teamofthree's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I found this a tricky read, with bits not always making sense on first read.
bookishjosephine's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
sad
tense
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? Yes
3.0
lalaby's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
missbookiverse's review against another edition
3.0
Ein Buch, das mit dem Satz “Once upon a time, a hundred years ago, there was a dark and stormy girl.” beginnt, erzielt durch seinen Schreibstil direkt die ersten 10 Punkte. Mit den teils poetischen Beschreibungen geht es bis zum Schluss weiter, die Worte haben mir eisigen Wind ins Gesicht gepustet, weiches Wolfsfell an den Fingerspitzen entlang gerieben und bunte Farben in den unendlichen Schnee geleuchtet. Schon als Kind war ich fasziniert von der Beziehung zwischen Wolf und Mensch, die hier treffend festgehalten wurde. Der Beruf der Wolf Wilder ist ein sehr spannender, denn er respektiert, dass der Wolf ein wildes Tier ist, das nicht gezähmt werden möchte. Sowohl Feo, ihre Mutter, ihr neuer Freund Ilya als auch die Wölfe selbst bringen viele liebenswerte Charaktereigenschaften mit sich. Leider tröstete mich das nicht über die Wendung ab der zweiten Hälfte des Buches hinweg. Meine Erwartung war, dass es um das Überleben in der Wildnis mit Hilfe von Wölfen geht, aber plötzlich wird es ganz historisch und gesellschaftskritisch. Da wird eine ganze Revolution gestartet (zugegeben, Feo stolpert da genauso drin herum wie ich als Leser) und irgendwie kommt in letzter Sekunde auch immer die rettende Hand (oder Pfote) zur Hilfe. Was nicht heißt, dass die Autorin sich nicht traut Feo auch Verluste erleiden zu lassen.
Für alle, die sich zu Weihnachten ein bisschen Wölfe, Schnee, Zauberworte und Revolution wünschen.
Für alle, die sich zu Weihnachten ein bisschen Wölfe, Schnee, Zauberworte und Revolution wünschen.
iamalive's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
epyle4566's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.5
pipeo's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.5
graaaace's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
This is one of the most memorable pieces of fiction I've ever read. From the beautiful descriptions to the mental image of children led by wolves attacking a jail, I wholly recommend this book for older children.
"Her face was built on the blueprint for snow leopards and saints."
"He didn't dance like a solider, or like a sharp-wristed child who couldn't light a fire. He danced, Feo though, like a lost boy found: like a victory parade."
"At last the children stood back, leaving Feo in the middle of the ballroom, with two wolves at her sides. 'That,' said Alexai, surveying their handiwork, 'is the stuff fairytales are made of.'"
"Her face was built on the blueprint for snow leopards and saints."
"He didn't dance like a solider, or like a sharp-wristed child who couldn't light a fire. He danced, Feo though, like a lost boy found: like a victory parade."
"At last the children stood back, leaving Feo in the middle of the ballroom, with two wolves at her sides. 'That,' said Alexai, surveying their handiwork, 'is the stuff fairytales are made of.'"
jenniferreadshorror's review against another edition
4.0
The story wasn't what I thought it was, it gives almost secret garden vibes with wolves! Also for younger readers.
It's a lovely young teen story of friendship. Country girl and city boy, adventuring to St Petersburg and to break out her mother, Wolves in tow.
Descriptive on the surroundings.and the story quickly wraps up in the end.
There are some lovely messages in this story as well.
It's a lovely young teen story of friendship. Country girl and city boy, adventuring to St Petersburg and to break out her mother, Wolves in tow.
Descriptive on the surroundings.and the story quickly wraps up in the end.
There are some lovely messages in this story as well.