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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
Tried to read this, and based on the other reviews, I may have to give it another try. But the perpetually changing names of the main characters had me confused and disinterested before the story had a chance to hook me.
Second try: made it past the changing names and found the story to be a mostly humorous adventure. A little Lemony Snicket-y, without the complete lack of hope.
Second try: made it past the changing names and found the story to be a mostly humorous adventure. A little Lemony Snicket-y, without the complete lack of hope.
This book reminded me so much of the Secret Series and how Pseudonymous Boch writes. I love books where the author puts a word in as the story is being told, in a humorous way. There was never a dull moment and I loved Captain Jiffy and the rest of his crew. I can't wait to read the next one.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I'm not a Snicket fan, so this didn't wow me. After the narrator let the story take over, it was much better. But "my" book club kids seem to love it.
I really enjoyed this story of the LVR, a psychic, hairless dog, top secret government agents, international superspies, corporate villains, a cowboy poet, a raveling circus, three attractive, relatively odor- free children, and a sox puppet names Steve. This was a great little story that made you laugh and relate to the characters the whole time. I think that this story is good for any age if you are still a child at heart.
The Cheesemans are running away. Mr. Cheeseman has invented a time machine and secret agents from several different organizations are pursuing them. Any time their dog (who has acquired a psychic ability to sense danger) growls, they pack up their stuff, change their names, and get out of town. This is a wacky, heightened world, full of caricature and silliness. Along their journey, the Cheesemans meet a cowboy poet and a band of circus performers. The characters are quirky (the youngest child collects dirt clods shaped like presidents), but sincere. The tone brings to mind “The Mysterious Benedict Society” by Trenton Lee Stewart and the “Lunch Lady” graphic novels by Jarrett J. Krosoczka. An enjoyable read for a kooky day.
Funny in a Series of Unfortunate Events meets "A Wrinkle in Time sort of way. I found the action fun, but the humor was wearing a little thin about half-way through.
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Ah, absurd humor. I grabbed this book on the recomendation of Carissa, who has a good eye for these sorts of things. The beginning of the book is almost a little too absurd with too many jokes in rapid succession and not quite enough time in between to digest it all. Despite this, I really enjoyed the book and after several chapters things level off to a nicer clip, with more action and better pacing for the jokes. Seems like we could see a sequel at some point in the future too, which might be nice.