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sklus's review against another edition
5.0
Really good book. Like a fun version of the Monstrumologist. I'm looking forward to reading the next book!
izzyrbell's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
wiltingnightshade's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.5
beammey's review against another edition
4.0
I adored this book. Yes, some parts were a bit childish or slow, but overall I really, really enjoyed it. It has a good story line, kept me interested, and I just loved Jackaby's character. This genre is right up my alley though so I figured I would like it. I would recommend this to preteens on up to adults. Well worth the quick read. 4.5 out of 5 stars. I will read it again, I'm sure.
youngthespian42's review against another edition
4.0
I read Jackaby on a whim from a Buzzfeed list of the top lesser known YA series and I was not disappointed. This book is a fusion between Doctor Who and Sherlock Holmes and is full of charm and whimsy. The book is basically a historical novel mixed with urban fantasy with a lot of fun mythological creatures. Easy breezy reading but super enjoyable and sure to interest the reader no matter what the age.
bibliophile80's review against another edition
5.0
Read based on a recommendation of Beastly Bones (Jackaby #2) by the Writing Excuses podcast
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book. Picture Sherlock Holmes, young female Watson, supernatural cases a la Gail Carriger's Soulless series, and the most lovable cast of characters. I literally couldn't put this book down. High-quality YA lit. Just read it.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book. Picture Sherlock Holmes, young female Watson, supernatural cases a la Gail Carriger's Soulless series, and the most lovable cast of characters. I literally couldn't put this book down. High-quality YA lit. Just read it.
phoenix2's review against another edition
4.0
Jackaby is a fun read, combining a mystery case with folklore-fantasy elements.
The story has two delightful characters, with Jackaby being a mixture of Poirot and Holmes, and his new employee and our narrator, Abigail, being a fearless, but also clever and feisty, the just right person for the quirky detective.
The mystery was enjoyable enough as well. It combined a lot of folklore stories and myths, and the twist, in the end, was unpredictable and well handled.
Finally, the writing is enjoyable, light, fun, and with a comical essence. The narration of the audiobook was spot on as well.
The story has two delightful characters, with Jackaby being a mixture of Poirot and Holmes, and his new employee and our narrator, Abigail, being a fearless, but also clever and feisty, the just right person for the quirky detective.
The mystery was enjoyable enough as well. It combined a lot of folklore stories and myths, and the twist, in the end, was unpredictable and well handled.
Finally, the writing is enjoyable, light, fun, and with a comical essence. The narration of the audiobook was spot on as well.
reader4evr's review against another edition
3.0
Rating: 3.5
I started listening to this on audio but the CDs were skipping so I read the rest of the book. I did enjoy the narrator so I would recommend that.
I did like Abigail Rook but wasn't a fan of Jackaby. I did enjoy the end with who the killer was and it was right in front of my nose! Don't think I'll read on in the series...wish it had a good cliffhanger at the end.
I started listening to this on audio but the CDs were skipping so I read the rest of the book. I did enjoy the narrator so I would recommend that.
I did like Abigail Rook but wasn't a fan of Jackaby. I did enjoy the end with who the killer was and it was right in front of my nose! Don't think I'll read on in the series...wish it had a good cliffhanger at the end.