Reviews

Hudson Queenin Ruusu by Jakob Wegelius

lennybiird's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

zoe_94's review against another edition

5.0

Another great read with this follow-up to Sally's adventures. The story is so hard to define, but the general atmosphere - hope prevailing over the gloom of Glasgow's underworld - lingers with you long after you've finished reading it. Will keep an eye out for future Wegelius books.

piedwarbler's review against another edition

5.0

The Murderer’s Ape is one of my favourite children’s books of all time. Who can fail to love the character of Sally Jones, a ship’s engineer who happens to be a gorilla, who can understand people, but who can’t speak? This, together with chapters with the most amazing cliffhanger endings, keeps children amused, but also teaches them about resilience, friendship and true courage.
The False Rose sees us in Sally Jones’ company once again, as she tries to solve the mystery of a necklace which has been concealed in a ship’s wheel. The necklace is made of valuable pearls, and is embellished with a rose. Sally Jones’ adventures see her cast into peril as the baddies come after her in their search for the necklace. At one point the baddie orders Sally Jones to be killed. Will she survive?
The book is beautifully presented as always with gorgeous illustrations, which help bring the characters to vivid life on the page.
I’m a huge Sally Jones fan and I loved following this page turning mystery story once again. The reader always roots for Sally because she is such a strong and good character, but other characters in the story treat her as second class, because she’s a gorilla, and the unfairness of the way she’s treated really makes the book a worthwhile read in teaching children how to treat others, while never being preachy or worthy.
I am sure this book is going to be a classic.
I was gifted a copy of the proof of this novel by Ebb and Flo Bookshop in Chorley, UK, and I thank the shop for this.

wipu's review

adventurous dark emotional hopeful fast-paced

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

3.75

cosy_armchair_reader's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

4.25

A brilliant book despite being so long. I usually struggle with books that are this long but this kept me hooked until the very last pages.
I really enjoyed seeing Sally Jones reappear in this novel and I especially love her character.
I would personally have liked something to happen between Henry Koskela and Ana Molina but there we go.
In some places I did wish the story would move on a little but apart from that it was superb, the description, as always; beautiful.
The art was again spectacular and definitely deserves a 5/5. Well done to Jakob Wegelius for this wonderful novel.

sdenglerinc's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

soundoftrees's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad medium-paced

4.0

innergrace's review against another edition

adventurous tense fast-paced

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

4.0

febeschoemaker's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted slow-paced

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

4.5

Det har varit länge sedan jag har läst en riktigt äventyr bok, och ingenting är bättre i så fall än barnböcker. Den historien var hyggligt och spännande, fylt av typiska karaktärer och plot twists. Och det är lätt att läsa för någon som jag som har svensk som tredje språk. Jättebra!

nirhifolli's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75