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momimewi's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
lydiatrbl's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
mionelysa_'s review against another edition
3.0
3.5 out of 5 stars.
i wanted to give this 3/5 stars at first then towards the end of the book it got so much better n i did cry a lil bit cause of the farewell that happened there.i'd been reading this abt weeks but i kept on putting it down-it was quite dull n nothing much happened n it put me into a very fortnight reading slump then yesterday i was truly determined to finish this n yeahh i finally did.i adored the few last chapters,i understand that this is the first book so many things need to be explained n i got it.this book was quite dark(the monsters) n kinda gave me goosebumps once.i don't like how romance between emma n jacob works idk i dont find it necessary,prefer to be focus on friendships/fam more.bronwyn, olive n fiona are my queens love em.n ransom riggs is such a brilliant author how could he made stories by using peculiar photograps-maddd
i wanted to give this 3/5 stars at first then towards the end of the book it got so much better n i did cry a lil bit cause of the farewell that happened there.i'd been reading this abt weeks but i kept on putting it down-it was quite dull n nothing much happened n it put me into a very fortnight reading slump then yesterday i was truly determined to finish this n yeahh i finally did.i adored the few last chapters,i understand that this is the first book so many things need to be explained n i got it.this book was quite dark(the monsters) n kinda gave me goosebumps once.i don't like how romance between emma n jacob works idk i dont find it necessary,prefer to be focus on friendships/fam more.bronwyn, olive n fiona are my queens love em.n ransom riggs is such a brilliant author how could he made stories by using peculiar photograps-maddd
b0okcupidity's review against another edition
2.0
Meh. Didn't finish before it was due back to the library. Didn't feel like it was a big loss to not finish, never really got sucked in.
irisraerah's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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
3.75
titansgo12's review against another edition
4.0
Good pacing, atypical characters and creepy photos what more do you need?!?! lol
emilyb_chicago's review against another edition
4.0
Fast paced, but rather creepy. I was surprised at the horror elements in this book and would caution you to read it before letting your kids read it.
If you're tough, like most normal adults, I think you'll find it fun and interesting. I'll definitely read the next in the series.
If you're tough, like most normal adults, I think you'll find it fun and interesting. I'll definitely read the next in the series.
nicreads420's review against another edition
3.0
did not like it. I thought it was nothing special, I could have been reading something way better instead of this waste of time.
ladygeekface_'s review against another edition
3.0
Easy read, cool pictures, great quotes. I think I'm a bit too old to properly enjoy this, but I would have loved it as a teen. My main complaint is the relationship with Emma. If you know, you know.
katko123's review against another edition
3.0
Love the pictures, but story itself is not as interesting and for rather younger reader then myself.