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abby_can_read's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-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
3.0
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Like the others in the series, I did enjoy this book. It was cute and engaging. Lewis has a captivating writing style.
Like the others in the series, I did enjoy this book. It was cute and engaging. Lewis has a captivating writing style.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Sexism, and Misogyny
Minor: Alcohol, Genocide, War, and Xenophobia
thegr1mreader's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Terminal illness
Moderate: Cancer, Animal cruelty, Misogyny, War, Slavery, and Genocide
Minor: Slavery, Genocide, Animal cruelty, Chronic illness, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
librarymouse's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
I'm mad at how much I like this book! It's a genuinely very enjoyable read! Reading this in association with Paradise Lost created a reading experience full of fun easter eggs.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Grief, Chronic illness, Misogyny, and Animal cruelty
cubbykay's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
4.5
I remember enjoying this one as a kid, and I enjoyed it once again this second time. It's easily in the top three of the series. I love the friendship between the kids, their bond is beautifully written. While I'm often annoyed at prequels that give backstories to things that don't need them, I found the references to the future events exciting. I find the cast of characters loveable, even when they're deplorable. I enjoy the chaotic mess they all get into.
But also, let's not forget that in the first paragraph Lewis made Sherlock Holmes cannon in the same universe. And the portal world keeps the door open for an infinite amount of universe crossover. So I really get a kick out of imagining that Lewis would be a SuperWhoLock fanboy in another life.
Note for Audiobook version, Kenneth Branagh did an excellent job. I loved his voices and he sucked me into the world building.
But also, let's not forget that in the first paragraph Lewis made Sherlock Holmes cannon in the same universe. And the portal world keeps the door open for an infinite amount of universe crossover. So I really get a kick out of imagining that Lewis would be a SuperWhoLock fanboy in another life.
Note for Audiobook version, Kenneth Branagh did an excellent job. I loved his voices and he sucked me into the world building.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Terminal illness
Minor: Animal cruelty
the_pysselfia's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, and Xenophobia
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