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madif's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
zanosgood's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
ssjonoyoung's review against another edition
4.0
Probably more of a 3.5 I feel it took a little bit longer to get into it than the others...
mackle13's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
bookshelfmonkey's review against another edition
4.0
This series continues to impress me.
Like its predecessor, it took a while to pick up but this worked in its favour (even more so in this book) as there was a steady build up to the ending. The plot was generally great, some scenes or parts seemed a little weird or out of place but it never got too slow or boring and it felt like there was always something happening. I also loved how every element of the plot came together for an amazing ending and how (almost) everything was explained right at the end.
The characters continue to be amazing. I definitely felt like more characters were introduced in this book than in the last one but the old characters (mostly) stay as a part of the book and have their own rolls (however small). All of the characters still remain interesting and the relationships between characters and the ways in which they interact and respond to each other is interesting and really helps to support the plot.
Overall, an impressive sequel and I intend to read the next book in this series pretty soon.
Like its predecessor, it took a while to pick up but this worked in its favour (even more so in this book) as there was a steady build up to the ending. The plot was generally great, some scenes or parts seemed a little weird or out of place but it never got too slow or boring and it felt like there was always something happening. I also loved how every element of the plot came together for an amazing ending and how (almost) everything was explained right at the end.
The characters continue to be amazing. I definitely felt like more characters were introduced in this book than in the last one but the old characters (mostly) stay as a part of the book and have their own rolls (however small). All of the characters still remain interesting and the relationships between characters and the ways in which they interact and respond to each other is interesting and really helps to support the plot.
Overall, an impressive sequel and I intend to read the next book in this series pretty soon.
dcommet's review against another edition
4.25
In the grand scheme of the entire series feels unnecessary but it's just so much fun that it's hard to have too many gripes about that. The Quint trilogy's initial focus on schools and academies and the insulated world within Santaphrax are just so much fun.
lorameep's review against another edition
3.0
This book was less thrilling than the first one. A lot of detail and background story building and only the last few chapters had punch. I'm looking forward to the next book.
wyrmbergmalcolm's review against another edition
3.0
Another story set in the mysterious and wacky world of the Edge. More zany creatures, names and characters. And another tale that meanders and goes nowhere for a long time until suddenly there's a Plot and things happen.
I read this to my son, who enjoyed it and likes looking at the wonderful pictures drawn by Chris Riddell, but, I do wish these had better pacing. This is the eighth book of the series (or 2nd if you're going chronologically) and I must confess, I'm getting a bit jaded.
I read this to my son, who enjoyed it and likes looking at the wonderful pictures drawn by Chris Riddell, but, I do wish these had better pacing. This is the eighth book of the series (or 2nd if you're going chronologically) and I must confess, I'm getting a bit jaded.
actualresultsmayvary's review
lighthearted
medium-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
3.0
The world and scene setting in this book are so wonderful that you can almost read it just for that.
However, the plot of this one was quite silly and simplistic and I didn't appreciate the characterisation of Vilnix. He was just too unrealistically evil with no sensible motivation.
I also thought that there was a weird message about class as all of the characters from Undertown were bad and the posh characters were good and Vilnix's frustration with their privilege is supposed to be taken as silly and unreasonable. The murder of so many Untertowners who were rebelling for a better life was portrayed like a positive thing. I think these messages are particularly concerning in a book aimed at children!
I also don't like that Quint is amassing enemies which are waiting for him in the shadows, although the fact that the Gloamgozer didn't reappear in this book is interesting.