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obanlord's review against another edition
4.0
algo diferente a lo que he leído de la autora, pero no por eso menos, me gusta mucho la construcción del personaje de alex, se ve el cambio, jaguar!
kiaw's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.25
hannechr90's review against another edition
5.0
My favorite book series when I was a teenager! Read it so many times, that I`ve lost count...
lilysgf's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
fast-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? Yes
4.0
paoenrsan's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
saritaroth's review against another edition
4.0
This book centers mostly around fifteen-year-old Alexander Cold whose mother has become ill so he must stay with his grandmother, Kate. His grandmother, though, is a writer, and she is traveling to the jungles of the Amazon to track a legendary Beast that presumably makes its home there. Alex travels with his grandmother and her team that includes her guide, Cesar Santos, and his twelve-year-old daughter, Nadia. Interestingly, Nadia has a pet monkey named Boroba. Alex and Nadia become great friends and, eventually, become friends with a native Indian tribe named the "People Of The Mist." When the kids unveil a plan to exterminate the tribe, they spring into action to save their new friends. Ultimately, the book is a tale of growing up and discovering that, when they put their minds to it, they can do anything, even save humanity.
I gave this book four stars, because although it was very well-written, it did seem to drag and become a bit boring in parts. The ending, however, was outstanding and well worth the wait. Isabel Allende used her beloved magic realism to weave a tale of forgotten lands and glorious destinations. I must say, this book will definitely not be forgotten.
I gave this book four stars, because although it was very well-written, it did seem to drag and become a bit boring in parts. The ending, however, was outstanding and well worth the wait. Isabel Allende used her beloved magic realism to weave a tale of forgotten lands and glorious destinations. I must say, this book will definitely not be forgotten.
sophrolijkbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Ik wilde meteen meer van Isabel Allende lezen. De spanning, de fantasie, de beschrijving van de jungle. Geweldig!
236girls's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
i think i would have liked this more if i read it as a teenager unfortunately there's too many nuances in this book that .. will not fly in today's world. also the translation was clunky at times that I didn't understand why things were happening... yeah anyway very hard 2.25
chasen's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0