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mvocals's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
anieeereads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
sugaqueen88's review against another edition
4.0
Not what I expected
Reading the summary I was totally expecting the kids to find out that they were all abducted. More of a face on a milk carton fiction rather than the science fiction it turned out to be. I'd probably be a little clearer on that if I looked at the recommended age. That said, it's good. A quick easy read that kept me turning pages. I didn't put it down from start to finish.
Reading the summary I was totally expecting the kids to find out that they were all abducted. More of a face on a milk carton fiction rather than the science fiction it turned out to be. I'd probably be a little clearer on that if I looked at the recommended age. That said, it's good. A quick easy read that kept me turning pages. I didn't put it down from start to finish.
lookingforamandaa's review against another edition
5.0
The Strangers was such a fun and suspenseful story. I loved Haddix’s books when I was growing up so now that I’ve been starting to read middle-grade books again I had to get this when I saw it. I’m so glad that I did.
The Strangers was wholesome and bizarre in the best ways. I thought this was just going to be a fun mystery, which it was, but it took a turn toward science fiction that I was not expecting, but definitely loved.
I adored all three kids that we follow. Emma was smart and clever, but still very clearly loved her siblings and mom. Chess was the oldest and felt responsible for all the others, even though he really shouldn’t have all that weight on him. I liked Finn most of all. He was the youngest and always being underestimated. He played a role just as important as the others.
I loved how obvious their love for one another was. And their love for their mother fueled their mission. I also really enjoyed how they got Natalie in on helping them.
Overall, this book was an absolute delight. I really had fun reading it. The characters were easy to love. I definitely suggest this one to anyone that liked middle-grade books.
The Strangers was wholesome and bizarre in the best ways. I thought this was just going to be a fun mystery, which it was, but it took a turn toward science fiction that I was not expecting, but definitely loved.
I adored all three kids that we follow. Emma was smart and clever, but still very clearly loved her siblings and mom. Chess was the oldest and felt responsible for all the others, even though he really shouldn’t have all that weight on him. I liked Finn most of all. He was the youngest and always being underestimated. He played a role just as important as the others.
I loved how obvious their love for one another was. And their love for their mother fueled their mission. I also really enjoyed how they got Natalie in on helping them.
Overall, this book was an absolute delight. I really had fun reading it. The characters were easy to love. I definitely suggest this one to anyone that liked middle-grade books.
abachiam's review against another edition
5.0
I listened to it in one day. I love the kids and that it’s written from each kid’s POV. The day after I still think of them and what’s gonna happen next. Definately gonna read the next book in the series.
acrigger's review against another edition
I’m 5 1/2 hours into the audiobook and just am not interested in finishing. The writing is repetitive. The characters are flat. One of those children’s books that I really think is just for kids.
jameyanne's review against another edition
4.0
This book was so much fun! The kids were all written so well. I just wish we’d figured out the secret of what was going on with the mom a little sooner and got to spend more time you know where. Really looking forward to the next book.
mbellsamantha's review against another edition
2.0
This had really good themes for children like protecting women and not being blindly subservient to authority and I loved that! Unfortunately this was a middle grade book that really read like a middle grade book; its flow did not appeal to me as an almost-30yo adult at all. Which is totally fine! I'm not the intended audience by a country mile!!
ainsleyswaney's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
grey_skiess's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5