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bookbowerbird's review against another edition
5.0
From the back of the book: "Who knows where the time goes?" Simple answer: JJ does.
moreliajoy's review against another edition
4.0
Do you always feel like there is never enough time? Do you like Irish music? Do you like folktales? Do you like stories about people getting lost in timeless places?
Well this is the book for you!
The New Policeman is a light read that is very clearly written by a musician. There is sheet music of traditional reels at the end of each chapter, and each song lines up with what happens in each chapter. (Basically a Mama Mia of Irish folk songs instead of ABBA ones)
I highly recommend finding all of the songs and listening to them while reading the book.
Well this is the book for you!
The New Policeman is a light read that is very clearly written by a musician. There is sheet music of traditional reels at the end of each chapter, and each song lines up with what happens in each chapter. (Basically a Mama Mia of Irish folk songs instead of ABBA ones)
I highly recommend finding all of the songs and listening to them while reading the book.
yabetsy's review against another edition
4.0
BBYA * Outstanding International Books J.J., along with the rest of Ireland is suffering from a lack of time. J.J.’s mother’s request of “time” for her birthday sets J.J. off on a quest that will lead to music, love, family, and ultimately the time he desperately wants. This strongly lyrical story captures readers in a web of magic and music.
clesuma's review against another edition
4.0
J.J. Liddy, like his mother, grandfather, and ancestors before him, is a musical prodigy in the small Irish town of Kinvara. But there never seems to be enough time to do anything these days, and when his mother asks for "time" for her birthday, J.J. is determined to find some for her. His journey leads him to Tir na n'Og, where the fairies live. He finds that somehow, time from our world is leaking into their timeless realm, which is causing a catastrophic imbalance. The story has a very nostalgic feel to it, celebrating the bonds of family, culture, and music in an adventure that spans generations. While many parts of the novel feel slow moving, I didn't mind--perhaps it simply resonated with my own small-town upbringing. This is a book that will satisfy music lovers, Irish folktale enthusiasts, and just about anyone who has strong multi-generational family ties.
teresavh's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing book for young readers. So heartwarming and musical. Loved it.
ksophialydia's review against another edition
4.0
I think I acquired this book because I believed it was about time travel, but that’s not an entirely correct way to describe the book. What The New Policeman is, more than anything, is a deep love story for traditional Irish music. And that? That is my jam.
I’m not a musician, but I was a competitive Irish step-dancer for just shy of a decade. Even now, over a decade since I last danced, Irish (Gaelic, for the sake of being inclusive of Scotland) music still pulls at me. It’s impossible for me to stay still when I listen to it, and this book spoke so eloquently to that deep-seeded part of my soul.
I’m not a musician, but I was a competitive Irish step-dancer for just shy of a decade. Even now, over a decade since I last danced, Irish (Gaelic, for the sake of being inclusive of Scotland) music still pulls at me. It’s impossible for me to stay still when I listen to it, and this book spoke so eloquently to that deep-seeded part of my soul.
lexie2516's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
jacquibear's review
adventurous
funny
informative
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
raechsreads's review against another edition
4.0
An amazing story of how the magical world of Irish lore bleeds into our world. Along with a family mystery that may have been better left unsolved.