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mikimeiko's review against another edition
4.0
For a time I feared that I already read all the good Almond books, and that I would have to hope for future ones to have the same impact that Skellig or The Tightrope Walkers had on me, but I was wrong and I'm so glad.
Coming from three Sheffield books (which were very plot driven with no particular literary merit or character ambiguity), I found Almond's writing almost musical, and his characters complex in a very fascinating way (though he doesn't explicitly tell much about them, you can feel the depth present in each of them: you feel them almost as they were persons more than characters).
I find the way that Almond has of walking on a very thin line between reality and the fantastic enchanting. I also think that this book was kind of the perfect length: enough to paint a solid enough picture that still left you space to add your own details and consideration. No easy lesson and no need for sequels, and that can really be a blessing.
Coming from three Sheffield books (which were very plot driven with no particular literary merit or character ambiguity), I found Almond's writing almost musical, and his characters complex in a very fascinating way (though he doesn't explicitly tell much about them, you can feel the depth present in each of them: you feel them almost as they were persons more than characters).
I find the way that Almond has of walking on a very thin line between reality and the fantastic enchanting. I also think that this book was kind of the perfect length: enough to paint a solid enough picture that still left you space to add your own details and consideration. No easy lesson and no need for sequels, and that can really be a blessing.
listenbeforeigo's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
e_papankova_333's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
I read this book a long time ago when I was little and it really resonated with me till this day. I don't remember the plot that well, but the feeling of reading it is still present. I got it as a gift and I don't think I'll ever be able to get rid of the book.
princessleia4life's review against another edition
2.0
I didn't really like this book. the style and story line wasn't done very well.
linda48's review against another edition
4.0
A charming young adult book that takes three "damaged" children from their group home on an adventure of their lives. Set in England, the three friends set out for freedom from their home, the aides and headmistress. Lack of communication between the authority figures and the kids makes it a believable scenario.
The dialect of Heaven Eyes makes it a little hard to focus on the conversations, but if you can get beyond that, it is a sweet book of friendship, loyalty and love.
The dialect of Heaven Eyes makes it a little hard to focus on the conversations, but if you can get beyond that, it is a sweet book of friendship, loyalty and love.
sean67's review against another edition
3.0
Strange, intangible almost dream like and hard to grasp story, depending on your mood could be seen as ever fascinating or irritating.
itratali's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
jovvijo's review against another edition
5.0
Me dad's name is David and I'm a great fan of almonds which means.... nothing really I just thought it was interesting!
But Mr Almond writes just the most lyrical, dreamy, magical realism you ever did read and this book is, at least for me, the tippity top of that very tip top lot!
Some folk rile that it's hard to follow and that it's too strange, too strange!
To that I say, "Ssssh! just enjoy it for what it is, sometimes thinking too much will ruin something lovely that is better experienced than thought over."
(I'd probably then lightly tweak their nose but I'm just that sort of person... :P)
Recommended for fans of magical realism, of the unknown and of possibilities *~*
I hope to read this again at least once more before I'm still as still!
But Mr Almond writes just the most lyrical, dreamy, magical realism you ever did read and this book is, at least for me, the tippity top of that very tip top lot!
Some folk rile that it's hard to follow and that it's too strange, too strange!
To that I say, "Ssssh! just enjoy it for what it is, sometimes thinking too much will ruin something lovely that is better experienced than thought over."
(I'd probably then lightly tweak their nose but I'm just that sort of person... :P)
Recommended for fans of magical realism, of the unknown and of possibilities *~*
I hope to read this again at least once more before I'm still as still!