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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
At first I did not like this book. Too many names, creatures, special magic, being saved from danger by another surprise magic creature or spell. It was awful. The twins were very annoying. It was obvious that the author was throwing out an incredible amount of info because it would be necessary in later books. But the battle in Hekate's realm turned me around. I will give the second book a chance.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Started out pretty good. I enjoyed the villain and his antics. But once the brother and sister were introduced, it made the experience terrible to read. I would have enjoyed the book if Flamel and his wife were the only main characters. But I could see how younger people could enjoy this book.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
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:
Complicated
This could have been good. but it wasn't.
Not going to go too much in detail here, but in summary:
the book has the potential to be good- its topic was very interesting and its blurb the reason i bought the book.
HOWEVER:
the two main characters are whiny teenagers and the impersonation of cliche. They are flat, there is no character development whatsoever. nothing is realistic when it comes to the interaction of characters. even if u have a good plot, how far can u go with utterly bland characters? They seem to know a whole lot of weird facts and things but are entirely stupid at other points. did i mention they have no personality?
the plot didn't have much drive to it. the villains had no motives. i could see where the author was getting at but he didnt quite get there. though the concept was good and the world was interesting, as a whole i wouldnt recommend this book for a quality read.
not to Mention it was Hard to get Past all the Weird Names and Unnecessary Capitalization of Ordinary Words.
Not going to go too much in detail here, but in summary:
the book has the potential to be good- its topic was very interesting and its blurb the reason i bought the book.
HOWEVER:
the two main characters are whiny teenagers and the impersonation of cliche. They are flat, there is no character development whatsoever. nothing is realistic when it comes to the interaction of characters. even if u have a good plot, how far can u go with utterly bland characters? They seem to know a whole lot of weird facts and things but are entirely stupid at other points. did i mention they have no personality?
the plot didn't have much drive to it. the villains had no motives. i could see where the author was getting at but he didnt quite get there. though the concept was good and the world was interesting, as a whole i wouldnt recommend this book for a quality read.
not to Mention it was Hard to get Past all the Weird Names and Unnecessary Capitalization of Ordinary Words.
Oy ve. Has this review been a long time in the making. I started this book right before moving, and in the bustle of everything, it got set aside. I finally had a chance to get back to it.
Nicholas Flamel has kept the Codex a secret for hundreds of years. His former apprentice, turned adversary, John Dee, has hunted Flamel for all those centuries. Josh and Sophie Newman stumble upon an ancient feud and grave danger when they assist Flamel, who they know as kind bookseller Nick Fleming. After one incredible battle in Flamel's bookshop, the twins are whisked into a world filled with myths and legends that are alive, and real, and, in many cases, deadly.
Scott's knowledge of both history and mythology are evident in this, the first book in The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel. He takes so many familiar characters, and makes them fresh and exciting, and a little different than what history would lead us to expect. It was a fun journey to begin, and I'm sure I'll find my way to reading Book Two, just to see how things play out.
Nicholas Flamel has kept the Codex a secret for hundreds of years. His former apprentice, turned adversary, John Dee, has hunted Flamel for all those centuries. Josh and Sophie Newman stumble upon an ancient feud and grave danger when they assist Flamel, who they know as kind bookseller Nick Fleming. After one incredible battle in Flamel's bookshop, the twins are whisked into a world filled with myths and legends that are alive, and real, and, in many cases, deadly.
Scott's knowledge of both history and mythology are evident in this, the first book in The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel. He takes so many familiar characters, and makes them fresh and exciting, and a little different than what history would lead us to expect. It was a fun journey to begin, and I'm sure I'll find my way to reading Book Two, just to see how things play out.
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No