Reviews

Silverwing by Kenneth Oppel

kelleemoye's review against another edition

4.0

*I was very surprised at how much I enjoyed a book about bats; though I shouldn't be because I have enjoyed everything I've ever written by Kenneth Oppel. This book is not just about bats, but about an underdog overcoming. It is adventurous, filled with twists and turns. Definitely would be loved by fans of animal fiction like Redwall or Erin Hunter books.

literallykalasin's review against another edition

4.0

In Silverwing, Kenneth Oppel has created a quasi-fantasy world about bats, which sounds crazy, but it absolutely works. It tells the story of Shade, a young and runty Silverwing bat, who gets blown out to sea on his first winter migration south. Suddenly without any of his colony and only a song-map to guide him, Shade acquires a new friend and more than a few enemies as he tries to follow his mother's directions and rejoin his family before winter overtakes him.

If this book had been out when I was in elementary school, I would've absolutely devoured this. It's got everything: animal story? Check! The little-character-that-could? Absolutely! Adventure? Yes, please! Your book also comes with: world-building, mythology, spunky side-kicks, and evil villains.

l44l's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

hissingpotatoes's review against another edition

3.5

Oppel created a complex animal world with its own interesting mythology and factions. The adventure and danger felt real and had high stakes. It was an entertaining read, but not enough that I want to finish the series (especially after skimming summaries of the remaining books; the story seems to go in a very strange direction). 

skepticbook's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

twentystitches's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Who knew a book about bats could be so good 

tarrand's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful tense fast-paced

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

4.0

whitedaylilies's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

ctiner7's review against another edition

4.0

I actually enjoyed this book for the most part. Parts of it were hard for me to get through, but for the most part it was an adventure that kept me wanting more. Iin fact, when I was finished, I was hoping there was a second book, however, I have not found one. I really enjoyed it though, and it had a lot of useful information (most that is true) about bats as well. So not only was I enjoying myself, but I was learning in the same process. I would read it again, and I would definitely recommend it. In fact -- I already have. :)

brenna_law's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful inspiring mysterious tense medium-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

4.25