Reviews

The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith

blissb's review against another edition

3.0

Not bad. The idea was really cool, but I felt that it could have been executed better.

daniescapes's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

lara_zoe's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.75

pinkyoshi's review against another edition

adventurous dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

It felt a lot longer then 380ish pages

charlotteps's review against another edition

adventurous 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? Yes

3.25

izziei's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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? Yes

4.0

purple_bear's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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? Yes

4.75

ariaojou's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful informative reflective tense 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

3.75

It was interesting to read this as an aspiring writer, but the timing was bad. I typically struggle with quest stories; and that, coupled with busy weeks at work, made my progress with this book way too slow than my liking, which ultimately affected the experience.

My enjoyment of the book itself could be 4 stars or higher. I love the writing style, despite struggling to keep up with it at times, but I especially love the characters. Switching between POVs is tiring (which, again, is a "me" issue), but they're well fleshed out, and their banters are entertaining. I wished the book had been written in first person rather than third, though. Would have been interesting to literally be inside their heads. 

I'm not big on piecing the puzzles together, but I know I would have more fun reading this book had I been more adept at that. Still, when the reveal came, I wasn't surprised, given how well thought each character is. But it's not that the book is predictable; it's more like a "oh. Yeah, makes perfect sense," kind of reaction.

codercaitlin's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

sofibatt's review against another edition

slow-paced

2.75