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reilala's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
cimorene1558's review against another edition
5.0
Great fun! I think I like this best of the Chrestomanci books I've read so far.
mikimeiko's review against another edition
3.0
Meraviglioso!
La storia del piccolo Christopher Chant, che nei sogni viaggia tra i mondi e ovviamente scatena casini più grandi di lui XD
La storia del piccolo Christopher Chant, che nei sogni viaggia tra i mondi e ovviamente scatena casini più grandi di lui XD
twisted_luce's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
I actually prefer this installment to Charmed Life, although it feels sacrilegious to say so! The opening of worlds, the unfolding characters, the rise of Crestomanci’s powers and character. The perfect staple in any collection for adult or child.
elsje's review against another edition
4.0
The second book in the chrestomanci series and even though I enjoyed it a lot, I have to say it did not grasp me like the first book did. Having read both of the before as a kid I never realised how similar in story and plot development they are. With all the similarities Charmed Life comes out on top for my now even though I remember liking the lives of christopher grant better as a child.
kelseymarc's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
crankyfacedknitter's review against another edition
5.0
I actually read this series out of order, but whatever.
daffz's review against another edition
4.0
I read this as the second book in the series, following the author's suggested reading order. I was a little skeptical at first about this order, because I felt like this book was fairly similar to the first. It both concerned a young boy with 9 lives with several similarities between them.
But, Christopher is different from Cat, and his story is different. I now think that this book is a good sequel to the first, because it contains characters introduced in the first book but also expands on their backstory and expands on the whole idea of multiple worlds. They were briefly touched upon in Charmed Life, but there was little travel between the worlds.
In this book, we see a lot more. It is very interesting and very well written. I absolutely loved the Goddess as a character.
This world and the stories in this series are very intriguing. I look forward to reading more.
But, Christopher is different from Cat, and his story is different. I now think that this book is a good sequel to the first, because it contains characters introduced in the first book but also expands on their backstory and expands on the whole idea of multiple worlds. They were briefly touched upon in Charmed Life, but there was little travel between the worlds.
In this book, we see a lot more. It is very interesting and very well written. I absolutely loved the Goddess as a character.
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Though it took me way too long to realize she was Millie, Christopher's future wife.This world and the stories in this series are very intriguing. I look forward to reading more.
magratajostiernos's review against another edition
4.0
Maravillosa precuela de 'Charmed life' (traducido al castellano como 'Una vida mágica') en la que conocemos los orígenes del fantástico hechicero Chrestomanci, cuando era tan solo un niño que viajaba de un mundo a otro conociendo diosas, robando gatos y soñando con ser jugador de críquet profesional.
Tan solo desmerece un poco el desenlace, pero aún así he disfrutado muchísimo de toda la novela que es divertida, original y llena de personajes geniales.
No es necesario haber leído 'Charmed life' para catarla, por cierto
Tan solo desmerece un poco el desenlace, pero aún así he disfrutado muchísimo de toda la novela que es divertida, original y llena de personajes geniales.
No es necesario haber leído 'Charmed life' para catarla, por cierto