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rhiannonreads's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
uutopicaa's review against another edition
3.0
No era para mí. Comenzó genial y luego sentí que los dos grandes elementos de la historia no se complementaban bien, que el aspecto fantástico estaba relatado de forma predecible y aniñada como para lectores de doce o trece años mientras que el resto no. Es la primera vez que le pongo menos de 4 estrellas a Marie Lu, en general me encanta.
Igual, el libro no es malo. Solo no me gustó a mí.
Igual, el libro no es malo. Solo no me gustó a mí.
kaulhilo's review against another edition
5.0
i haven’t cried this hard (or this bad) in years and i love this book so much, with all my heart. rtc
girlpuck's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
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
5.0
snacksandstacks's review against another edition
5.0
This look is heartbreaking and so well written. It's a bit lyrical and I found the fantasy part interesting how it parallels the illnesses in the real world. My favorite part of this book was learning about Nanneral. It's crazy how little history knows of her and how she was not celebrated like her brother when she was just as good.
The sibling relationship was lovely and I was sad during the epilogue. I found Nanneral flawed, desperate, and relatable. And I cheered her on when she had moments of fierceness. The pacing was a little weird, but overall, I can't stop thinking of Nanneral as a character and as a real historical character. I think Marie Lu did an amazing job diving into what her thoughts may have been.
I loved the narrator for this book as well!
The sibling relationship was lovely and I was sad during the epilogue. I found Nanneral flawed, desperate, and relatable. And I cheered her on when she had moments of fierceness. The pacing was a little weird, but overall, I can't stop thinking of Nanneral as a character and as a real historical character. I think Marie Lu did an amazing job diving into what her thoughts may have been.
I loved the narrator for this book as well!
the_bibliofiles's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this, it was so interesting.
Very depressing.
I deducted a star because there was just something missing. Maybe a slight bit of deepness, or maybe a bit more immersion in the modern world.
Overall, a great book. I will be picking up more of the author's books.
Really hit me in the feels as someone with a younger brother myself. I can perfectly empathise with Nannerl and I wish she was more remembered through history.
Very depressing.
I deducted a star because there was just something missing. Maybe a slight bit of deepness, or maybe a bit more immersion in the modern world.
Overall, a great book. I will be picking up more of the author's books.
Really hit me in the feels as someone with a younger brother myself. I can perfectly empathise with Nannerl and I wish she was more remembered through history.
booksbydann's review against another edition
2.0
2.5⭐
Realmente no saben cómo me ha dolido ponerle ese puntaje.
¿
Realmente no saben cómo me ha dolido ponerle ese puntaje.
¿
vals_penguin's review
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
3.5
I thought the world building was great. The fantasy world the siblings created and the events that happen within are very metaphoric, showing parallels with Nannerl's ambition in a society that would never allow her to persue her talents and with her struggles to overcome feelings of resentment and envy towards her brother. Her coming-of-age and gradual acceptance of her place in society was sad to witness.
However I have to wonder if some of the magic was lost on me because I'm not familiar with many of Mozart's works. I'm also not familiar with any kind of musical theory or any kind of terminology on various musical pieces that the siblings were working on. If I had been, maybe I would have been able to see the beauty in the music that surrounded the Mozart siblings.
However I have to wonder if some of the magic was lost on me because I'm not familiar with many of Mozart's works. I'm also not familiar with any kind of musical theory or any kind of terminology on various musical pieces that the siblings were working on. If I had been, maybe I would have been able to see the beauty in the music that surrounded the Mozart siblings.
abbyl819's review against another edition
2.0
This book was tough for me to get through. I’ve enjoyed everything else Marie Lu has written, but I just couldn’t connect with this one. I didn’t like Nannerl’s character very much. Her voice felt juvenile for a ya book. The author obviously wanted readers to feel for her situation and empathize with her, but I found that she came across as selfish and childish.
As for the fantasy part of the story, it had similar vibes as Gilded by Marissa Meyer, except I liked that one much better. I never trusted or liked the characters of the kingdom and the world didn’t seem fully developed.
As for the fantasy part of the story, it had similar vibes as Gilded by Marissa Meyer, except I liked that one much better. I never trusted or liked the characters of the kingdom and the world didn’t seem fully developed.
ciella__'s review against another edition
5.0
It has been years since I have been looking for a good book - and the word good is not good enough, but you get me. The last time I have read something that moving and well-written was like... 5 years ago? And I haven't been reading since because the book was so good and kept on being disappointed (if you want to know, it was The Book Thief by Markus Zusak).
Though I'm not fond of magical realism (to be honest, I would have never read the book if my friend didn't advise me), I found it rather enjoyable and not "disturbing" the plot.
The Kingdom of Back made me cry, a lot, especially in the end. I absolutely loved the Mozart siblings and I was personally moved (being an older sister myself ahah), as it described accurately the love-hate relationship we can have with our siblings... The love for music they both have touched me, made me cry several times.
I really liked Nannerl's character - determined, ambitious with a strong feminist view and her experience of the patriarchy (am I clear? probably not) through very small, almost trivial actions from her relatives (first being her father).
Anyway, 5 stars without hesitating. It's the kind of book that needs to be read slowly to be fully enjoyed - it's like gastronomy food, it's delicious, it needs to be enjoyed.
Though I'm not fond of magical realism (to be honest, I would have never read the book if my friend didn't advise me), I found it rather enjoyable and not "disturbing" the plot.
The Kingdom of Back made me cry, a lot, especially in the end. I absolutely loved the Mozart siblings and I was personally moved (being an older sister myself ahah), as it described accurately the love-hate relationship we can have with our siblings... The love for music they both have touched me, made me cry several times.
I really liked Nannerl's character - determined, ambitious with a strong feminist view and her experience of the patriarchy (am I clear? probably not) through very small, almost trivial actions from her relatives (first being her father).
Anyway, 5 stars without hesitating. It's the kind of book that needs to be read slowly to be fully enjoyed - it's like gastronomy food, it's delicious, it needs to be enjoyed.