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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
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
I remember reading this book as a kid in like 2008. I'm glad it's held up, it's still a blast!
Stephanie is just an ordinary 12-year old until her uncle dies. In his will, he leaves her his vast fortune and the house he had made his home for many years. A friend of his, always in a long coat, hat, and sunglasses, makes her curious as to what her uncle was involved in.
But then one night she is attacked in her uncle's home and she discovers a world full of magic that she must now enter to save her life.
This book is funny, action-packed, and impressive in the way the story unfolds. Stephanie, however, seems much older than 12. A good recommendation for Harry Potter fans.
But then one night she is attacked in her uncle's home and she discovers a world full of magic that she must now enter to save her life.
This book is funny, action-packed, and impressive in the way the story unfolds. Stephanie, however, seems much older than 12. A good recommendation for Harry Potter fans.
Can I just, ya know, keep a mini Skulduggery in my pocket so I can have some one to banter with when I get bored. Cause, I really, really dig his bantering. Val is cool, midly unrealistic for twelve, but hey, who am I to judge. Fantasitc book, and a definate must read for all you fantasy buffs out there,
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
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:
Yes
I thought this book would be good but maybe it's because I'm not 11 anymore and I'm now reading it at 21. The writing is sort of cringey at times and the descriptions of the fight scenes are far too slow and undynamic to be riveting- and they appear quite frequently. Although the main characters are quite likeable the villains are so 1 dimensional, even their names are so simple that it takes me out of the book. Speed read this so I could move on to the next one.
Das Beste an diesem Buch waren die Gespräche, aber nach der Hälfte des Buches hatte man auch von denen zu viel. Ah und auch gut war, dass es eine weibliche starke Hauptperson gab, hatte bisschen Flavia-vibes, aber nur ganz bisschen
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I LOVED LOVED this so much. This may be one of the best middle school books ever. I loved Skulduggery and especially Stephanie. A heroine who is control of her self, her future, and her destiny.
This book is an absolutely amazing work of fiction, modern, easy to read yet inspiring. I have read it three times and loved it each time. It introduced me to a whole community and lead to me finally realising what books I liked.
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Skulduggery Pleasant / Derek Landy
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~ There's no such thing as winning or losing. There is won and there is lost; there is victory and defeat. There are absolutes. Everything in between is still left to fight for… ~
It’s been years since I read this, I read it when it first came out, and unfortunately never continued. By chance being on a loose end on Borrowbox and seeing it available made me go down memory lane, and I’m delighted I did.
I had forgotten almost everything about this novel, not an iota. And I loved it, it was very funny, and had a solid plotline that ran throughout that carried the story. It was action packed without being overzealous, although after the 200th near death experience you do start thinking “really?”
It was the characters and the banter between them that made this though. Skulduggery the literal skeleton and Stephanie the literal twelve-year-old. I loved it when he told her she was very annoying. All the secondary characters like Steph’s family all make sense in how clueless and horrible they can be. Her da is literally me. The magic aspect was well done, you weren’t just suddenly thrown into it. The villains were well crafted also.
But all being said, this is a children’s book, and Landy doesn’t disrespect his readership, he draws you in and doesn’t make it too silly.
I will continue this, just waiting on availability on Borrowbox, but the nostalgia hit and having not read any further, I’m looking forward to the adventures these two unlikely heroes will get up to.
Audiobook Length: 7hrs, 7mins
Narrator: Rupert Degas
🎧 Listened to on @borrowbox 🎧
- Read: 11/01/25 - 14/01/25
- Release Date: 01/04/2007
A young girl, with hidden talents, is drawn into a battle between good and evil. The fate of all Mankind hangs in the balance. Blah, blah, we have read books like this before...
What makes this book so good is Skulduggery Pleasant, a walking, talking skeleton who works as a detective for the good side. The wit and charm of Skulduggery, along with rip-roaring action sequences, sets this book apart from the usual fantasy fare.
Skulduggery's job and the obvious unresolved elements, leave the door open for several sequels. There are two more Skulduggery books available at this point.
What makes this book so good is Skulduggery Pleasant, a walking, talking skeleton who works as a detective for the good side. The wit and charm of Skulduggery, along with rip-roaring action sequences, sets this book apart from the usual fantasy fare.
Skulduggery's job and the obvious unresolved elements, leave the door open for several sequels. There are two more Skulduggery books available at this point.