Reviews

Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance by Ruth Emmie Lang

przela71's review against another edition

5.0

This book was amazing! I loved every minute.

suzehint's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-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? Yes

4.75

abaker08's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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? No

4.5

A delightful story. Told from the perspective of everyone except the main character makes for a unique perspective. You will feel like you lived with this character despite not stepping into his head for 99% of the tale. And you’ll want to adventure onward with his kindhearted soul long after the story has ended.

ninij's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

theblondpanda's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

chelseamguy's review against another edition

5.0

This book layered up perspectives on and pieces of Weylyn Grey's life in such a magnificent way. I loved the pacing and different voices of the characters and the story felt familiar in a comforting and interesting way, like a best friend. It was full of lovely fantasy and great heart.

sahentig93's review against another edition

adventurous emotional relaxing fast-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? No

4.75

living1000lives's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

quietglow's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

wordswithbean's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I glanced at a few reviews before I read this book and someone called it "a warm hug." I would have to agree - it's the sweetest, tightest, happiest, and saddest hug all at the same time. It reads so quickly; I read 80% of it in a single sitting. I'd just come off reading a string of books that either weren't for me or weren't very good, depending on how generous I felt that day, and Ruth Emmie Lang was a breath of fresh air. 

It's all told from the perspective of those who met, cared about, and experienced Weylyn Grey, a man who was raised by wolves and has "weird" things happen around him all the time. Perspective changes frequently as Weylyn moves through his life, but each perspective is unique and thoughtful and endearing in their own peculiar ways, marked by the strange boy they encounter at varying stages of his growth, acceptance, and understanding of himself and the "weird" things that happen around him. 

I highly recommend this book - but make sure you have an open day ahead of you before getting started. You won't want to step away from Weylyn and Mary and Roarke and Lydia and Micah and Duane and Mrs. Lowry and Bobby and Nelson.