Reviews

Minecraft: The Shipwreck by C.B. Lee

m_a_k_e_n_z_i_e's review against another edition

5.0

Good book. All of the characters are interesting. The mystery was well developed and it was an overall good story.

roky_don's review against another edition

hopeful medium-paced

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

4.75

agentfouser's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

5.0

This is definitely for middle-grade kids and so to an adult reader the plot can seem a bit basic and some of the story elements a bit childish. But really, the characters are outstanding. All three of the main characters are deep and real, with their own specific and serious traumas and neuroses. And all three of the main characters grow and develop over the course of the story. On top of that, the story is set in East Los Angeles, and the author absolutely nails it: the descriptions of the heat, the sounds, the scenes are all authentic and compelling.

This was a really enjoyable book given that it's for someone younger than I and I could see a 10 to 14 year old reader being absolutely captivated by it.

faerngrey's review against another edition

4.0

Great book! I thoroughly enjoyed it. I do feel a few of the plot points were -too- convenient and coincidental to feel realistic in any way but I enjoyed the story regardless! It definitely captures the feeling of what it's like to create these kinds of big adventures in Minecraft. I also greatly appreciated that it showed that there's no"right" way to enjoy the game. It has someone who just enjoys farming, someone who enjoys redstone even if they aren't a genius at it, someone who enjoys pve. It's lovely to see that instead of a character who is perfect at everything in the game.

berkman03's review

5.0

pretty good. i now want to take some of the game stuff in this book, like the riddles, and use it on my realm.