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narrenkaiserin's review against another edition
2.0
Well...could have been good. But the end was rushed! Too rushed in my opinion!
hamnet19's review
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
A fun read, loved the concept and the story was just about mysterious enough to keep you invested 😄
naomilynn101's review against another edition
4.0
This was a very good b ook. It was full of suspenseful moments. The story line was written well, and I was never lost. Great book.
always_need_more_books's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book to my 10 year old boy. It took him quite a while to get into it - I enjoyed the 1950s language and the references to different cultures but that all went over his head but he enjoyed the action in the last few chapters of the book and couldn't wait for me to finish it. I don't think he would want me to read it again though and I don't think it is the sort of book he would have stuck with if he was reading it himself. I would say reading level is age 10+ but I think quite a bit would need explaining to the average 10 year old.
ros_lanta's review against another edition
3.75
Frozen in Time has a bit of a shaky plot if I'm honest, the basics of it are fine but the execution was sometimes lacking. The science fiction part (cryonic suspension) was intriguing but the espionage failed to grip me at all.
That said, the plot is not really the point of this book - it is about watching two children from the 1950s adapt to being in the 2000s, and this was handled really well. The author has clearly put thought and research into differences between the time periods, from technology to fashion to language use. Multiple times throughout the book the two children are challenged by their 21st century relatives (also children) for using outdated, offensive terminology in particular regarding race, as well as for their attitudes to gender roles.
Overall I enjoyed this book quite a bit, and I suspect had I read it when I was a preteen I might have really loved it.
That said, the plot is not really the point of this book - it is about watching two children from the 1950s adapt to being in the 2000s, and this was handled really well. The author has clearly put thought and research into differences between the time periods, from technology to fashion to language use. Multiple times throughout the book the two children are challenged by their 21st century relatives (also children) for using outdated, offensive terminology in particular regarding race, as well as for their attitudes to gender roles.
Overall I enjoyed this book quite a bit, and I suspect had I read it when I was a preteen I might have really loved it.
inkspitblog's review against another edition
5.0
Really nice to see how this novel connects to the shapeshifter series with good old chambers popping up.
I’m very curious to know which other of her books are set in the same world. At least one more I’ve read.
I’m very curious to know which other of her books are set in the same world. At least one more I’ve read.
scottyreadsstuff's review against another edition
5.0
Interesting concept (cryonics) + government/spy stuff + vintage pop culture references + awesome characters = one of the BEST books of the year!!!!!!!
:)
:)
adabel's review against another edition
4.0
4.3
I say- this book is jolly good!
(Literally. You’ll see when you read it)
An absolute page-turner!
I say- this book is jolly good!
(Literally. You’ll see when you read it)
An absolute page-turner!
miaelli's review against another edition
4.0
*Re-read (13/7/17)*: This book is just as I remember it. It is full of suspense and tension, whilst being a light and fun read. It was really interesting seeing how Polly and Freddy reacted to all the modern day things that they'd never seen before. It was also funny that even though this book is set in 2009 there are already some things that have become out-of-date in the 8 years that have passed since it was released.
Something made my heart swell was that Rachel kept on pointing out the sexist comments Polly and Freddy made, but that Freddy also pointed out that if Polly enjoys doing house work she should be allowed to do it. It was such a positive way to show young people how feminism works.
Although this book is for 9+ I really enjoyed (technically I am 9+); I even enjoyed it more than some of the other books I've recently read. Ali Sparkes has such a creative way of making you fall in love with all her characters in such a short amount of time, and I'll definitely be reading more of her books!
Something made my heart swell was that Rachel kept on pointing out the sexist comments Polly and Freddy made, but that Freddy also pointed out that if Polly enjoys doing house work she should be allowed to do it. It was such a positive way to show young people how feminism works.
Although this book is for 9+ I really enjoyed (technically I am 9+); I even enjoyed it more than some of the other books I've recently read. Ali Sparkes has such a creative way of making you fall in love with all her characters in such a short amount of time, and I'll definitely be reading more of her books!
meganlouise815's review
4.0
OMG I forgot I ever read this book! I'm pretty sure I read this book about 10 times over 2012/13 but I'm not gonna write down each time.