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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
This is the kind of YA/children's book I enjoy: one which can be read and enjoyed by those of any age. It tells an intriguing fairytale amidst a a modern road trip story mixed with philosophy. Intriguing and entertaining. Although, regarding the ending, Spoilers!!!!!
why, instead of heading back to Norway, didn't they go look in the attic for any remaining goldfish, the box of cards, and the magic bottle of fizzy drink?!
why, instead of heading back to Norway, didn't they go look in the attic for any remaining goldfish, the box of cards, and the magic bottle of fizzy drink?!
Very good book. Seemed like it was for a younger audience that Sophie's World.
A story in a story in a story. Beware of problematic characters!
I could've been a 5 star but I was disappointed with the ending. I expected something like the ending of Sophie’s World but it wasn't like that. Anyway, here goes....
I liked….
1) The story in the point of view of a ten year old boy. I find it brilliant, because the way Hans Thomas comments the things that he experiences is cute, funny and thought-provoking all at the same time.
2) The amount of the philosophical content is just okay to make us think (unlike Sophie’s World, which had too much)
3) The calendar in reference with cards that was mention in the book is totally brilliant. I actually stopped and calculated if the figures do really match up, and it did! How one didn’t notice this before?
4) The little card character with their own personality and uniforms are just lovable. I loved them!
5) Seperation of chapters with accordance of the cards, from Ace of Spades to King of Hearts. It is creative.
I disliked…
1) A story within a story within a story within a story? Damn! That’s confusing! (at certain points, not all the way through).
2) The ending. Not to say it has a terrible ending, but after reading Sophie’s World, my expectation was high, hoping for a similar ending or a twist, but it never came. So Hans Thomas is real, what is fun in that?
I liked….
1) The story in the point of view of a ten year old boy. I find it brilliant, because the way Hans Thomas comments the things that he experiences is cute, funny and thought-provoking all at the same time.
2) The amount of the philosophical content is just okay to make us think (unlike Sophie’s World, which had too much)
3) The calendar in reference with cards that was mention in the book is totally brilliant. I actually stopped and calculated if the figures do really match up, and it did! How one didn’t notice this before?
4) The little card character with their own personality and uniforms are just lovable. I loved them!
5) Seperation of chapters with accordance of the cards, from Ace of Spades to King of Hearts. It is creative.
I disliked…
1) A story within a story within a story within a story? Damn! That’s confusing! (at certain points, not all the way through).
2) The ending. Not to say it has a terrible ending, but after reading Sophie’s World, my expectation was high, hoping for a similar ending or a twist, but it never came. So Hans Thomas is real, what is fun in that?
I found this book at a used bookstore, and I wasn’t disappointed. A thought provoking and unique read but still light and fantastical. I feel like the themes in this book could be interpreted many different ways depending on what stage of life the reader is in. Highly recommend!
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I am a bit surprised, but I actually enjoyed this book. Indeed, I am usually not drawn to this kind of ethereal story where everything happens because of why not. But here, it had some depth to it, and it felt less like a non-sense to me. Maybe it was was thanks to the light philosophical aspect of it. Maybe it was the natural logic and order that the cards brought (also in reality).
I loved the imbricated structure of the storytelling. For some reason, it reminded me of my programming courses. Though I must say, you should read this quite quickly, as to not forget any step in the generations. The way all of it wrapped in coming together was nice.
I also appreciated the depiction of alcoholism. Like, it was definitely seen as bad, but at the same time the father was far from being the usual alcoholic asshole. It was really done in a sensible way.
The style was quite simple.
Overall, it was an original and enjoyable simple reading experience.
I loved the imbricated structure of the storytelling. For some reason, it reminded me of my programming courses. Though I must say, you should read this quite quickly, as to not forget any step in the generations. The way all of it wrapped in coming together was nice.
I also appreciated the depiction of alcoholism. Like, it was definitely seen as bad, but at the same time the father was far from being the usual alcoholic asshole. It was really done in a sensible way.
The style was quite simple.
Overall, it was an original and enjoyable simple reading experience.
Lovely book, the kind of book that makes you travel :)
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
EDIT: 1.2.20 - Zvedám na 5*
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Filozofická. O existenci a zároveň...
Pro děti. Ale s takovým přesahem, až nevím, jak to vyjádřit. Podle mě je to věc, která vás v každém věku života osloví v něčem jiném, věc, která je stvořená, aby se za ten život četla víckrát. I já se k ní stoprocentně jednou, možná dvakrát vrátím.
Kompozičně to je bomba, z práce s vypravěčem přechází zrak. Ty nápady, myšlenky. KARTY! Příběh na několika rovinách, co se prolínají. Bašta pro čtenáře. Pravda, může to působit lehce zmateně. Možná i přiznám, že se mi to nečetlo nejlépe. Louskala jsem to pomalu ale hlavně proto, že jsem přemýšlela. Občas jsem odstavec dala dvakrát, občas celou stránku, k myšlenkám se vracela. I já si vyznačovala zajímavé pasáže, věřím, že maniak se zvýrazňovačem by vybarvil klidně celou knihu. Tolik věcí mezi řádky i za nimi.
Nepodceňujte knížky pro děti.
Závěrem jen...
Tajemství karet nám doporučovala paní docentka, co nás má na literaturu pro děti a mládež, její úsudek je přeci jen o kapku hodnotnější než ten můj, proto vás třeba přemluví k přečtení.
Ta knížka je neuvěřitelná.
Filozofická. O existenci a zároveň...
Pro děti. Ale s takovým přesahem, až nevím, jak to vyjádřit. Podle mě je to věc, která vás v každém věku života osloví v něčem jiném, věc, která je stvořená, aby se za ten život četla víckrát. I já se k ní stoprocentně jednou, možná dvakrát vrátím.
Život na zemi kypí jako v čarodějnickém kotlíku. A v něm jsme také jednoho dne vymodelováni, ze stejně křehkého materiálu jako naši rodiče. Čas nás unáší, drží nás a je v nás - ale jednou nás zase náhle opustí. Pořád máme v patách nový, už rašící život, a ten se nemůže dočkat, až zaujme naše místo. Poněvadž my nemáme pod nohama pevnou půdu. Nemáme pod nimi ani písek. My sami jsme písek.
Kompozičně to je bomba, z práce s vypravěčem přechází zrak. Ty nápady, myšlenky. KARTY! Příběh na několika rovinách, co se prolínají. Bašta pro čtenáře. Pravda, může to působit lehce zmateně. Možná i přiznám, že se mi to nečetlo nejlépe. Louskala jsem to pomalu ale hlavně proto, že jsem přemýšlela. Občas jsem odstavec dala dvakrát, občas celou stránku, k myšlenkám se vracela. I já si vyznačovala zajímavé pasáže, věřím, že maniak se zvýrazňovačem by vybarvil klidně celou knihu. Tolik věcí mezi řádky i za nimi.
Nepodceňujte knížky pro děti.
Závěrem jen...
Tajemství karet nám doporučovala paní docentka, co nás má na literaturu pro děti a mládež, její úsudek je přeci jen o kapku hodnotnější než ten můj, proto vás třeba přemluví k přečtení.