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Die Sternenleserin und das Geheimnis der Insel by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

3 reviews

lilacsophie's review against another edition

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4.5

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rosie722's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional 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? Yes

4.0

Enjoyed this a lot, found it gripping and emotional. Occasionally the writing was slightly confusing and I couldn't fully understand what was going on, especially at the end
in the cavern of glass and when the sea is spreading through the labyrinth and Joya. It felt rushed and badly explained. I thought Lupe's death was well-written and heartbreaking.
 
Overall, I loved the characters and the intricate world-building. 4 stars.
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readingqueerly's review against another edition

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

2.5

I couldn't really make sense of this book. I liked the concept and the story, but I felt like it wasn't worked out well. It didn't suck me in. It didn't explain anything very well either. Mostly, this felt like reading the answers when I had no idea what the questions even were. I couldn't connect with any characters. I think it's a pity because I do feel there is so much potential in this story yet it just fell flat. 
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