Reviews

Tales of the Peculiar by Ransom Riggs

shiggythefiggy's review

adventurous dark mysterious relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

ashlinclark's review

lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.75

atlantic_reader_wannabe's review

adventurous emotional funny mysterious reflective

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

5.0

l_noona's review

adventurous dark funny informative inspiring lighthearted slow-paced

4.0

seashellgigi's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-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

kristarhanner's review

adventurous medium-paced

3.0

kxtiebooks's review against another edition

4.0

Just read the Peculiar Children series (although I still need to buy the most recent book) so I HAD to read this next. Anyone who's read the series will know about the Tales of the Peculiar and that the children often refer to it throughout, so I thought it was really cool that Riggs decided to write an actual, real-life version of it. I loved this whole series and already can't wait to read the fifth installment!

abbyrose1333's review

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.25

charms1976's review

4.0

Overall rating is a 4 start or B.
Individual ratings for each story below with a short sentence review.

1. The Splendid Cannibals -A or 5 stars
Everything cost an arm and a leg. Literally. Focus on greed and envy.

2. The Fork Tongued Princess -B or 4 stars
Eh. Not as good as the first story. Focus on beauty.

3. The First Ymbryne -C or 3 stars
This one was kind of boring in my opinion. It reminded me of a history report reading.

4. The Woman Who Befriended Ghosts -B or 4 stars
Really enjoyed this one, but the ending was way too rushed.

5. Cocobolo - B or 4 stars
I liked it but it was really out there in the peculiar.

6. The Pigeon's of Saint Pauls - D or 2 stars
My least favorite of the whole book.

7. The Girl Who Could Tame Nightmares -B or stars
Enjoyed it. Better than the last one!

8. The Locust - A or 5 stars
I like how it teaches about disabilities. Cute story.

9. The Boy Who Could Hold Back the Sea- B or 4 star
Cute. Wished it was a little longer.

10. The Tale of Cuthbert -A or 5 star
A sad ending at first until the author created a different ending as a continuation of the story.

aya_hmaida's review

5.0

I have to admit that this book was one of my favorite books of all time. A mind blowing, filled with imagination and light sense of humor; altogether accompanied by marvelous illustrations. Moreover, the book is somehow similar to the tales of Beedle the Brad. It carries the same style in a way.
There were 10 short stories, although I only adored a handful of them, yet I was entertained by the others. I absolutely loved The Splendid Cannibals, The Woman Who Befriended Ghosts, and The Girl Who Could Tame Nightmares.

I totally recommend it whether you’re a fan of the peculiar world or you don’t have a clue about it.