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nanum's review against another edition
I wasn't connecting with the characters. And sadly nor did I care about them. So not for me sadly. Had hopes that I will like it. Maybe I'm not in the right frame of mind for it. But hey it's off my TBR.
jenniferreads2's review against another edition
5.0
It’s been awhile since I’ve read a really good MG book. This one was perfect. Must get the next book ASAP
alice_pyper's review against another edition
5.0
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alongreader's review against another edition
4.0
What a beautiful book. This is going to be a classic, it's going to sit with Narnia and Harry Potter for years to come. Apart from anything else, look at that cover! It's amazing.
But this book could be wrapped in brown paper, like the textbooks people of a certain age will remember, and it wouldn't matter, because the story is the important thing. And this story is fantastic. Literally (yes, that's really what 'fantastic' means.) Like all good quests there's a monster, some allies, some enemies, and some heroes who are stronger than they think they are. There's also some heart wrenching, a partially reformed villain, and a deep dark secret. And also a hook for a sequel. That's a lot to fit into one book! And yet it never feels crowded.
I have to be honest; the moments that are likely to stay with me are when Imogen imagines her grandmother and mother looking for them, back in the real world. That's the kind of thing that really hits me. And then we discover - hang on -
SPOILER BELOW
we discover that unlike most world slip novels, time has not stood still in our world. The girls have been missing for weeks and their mother and grandmother are understandably terrified and frazzled when they come back.
SPOILER OVER
All in all, this novel will stay with me for quite a while. It's just that good.
But this book could be wrapped in brown paper, like the textbooks people of a certain age will remember, and it wouldn't matter, because the story is the important thing. And this story is fantastic. Literally (yes, that's really what 'fantastic' means.) Like all good quests there's a monster, some allies, some enemies, and some heroes who are stronger than they think they are. There's also some heart wrenching, a partially reformed villain, and a deep dark secret. And also a hook for a sequel. That's a lot to fit into one book! And yet it never feels crowded.
I have to be honest; the moments that are likely to stay with me are when Imogen imagines her grandmother and mother looking for them, back in the real world. That's the kind of thing that really hits me. And then we discover - hang on -
SPOILER BELOW
we discover that unlike most world slip novels, time has not stood still in our world. The girls have been missing for weeks and their mother and grandmother are understandably terrified and frazzled when they come back.
SPOILER OVER
All in all, this novel will stay with me for quite a while. It's just that good.
thewintersings's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-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? Yes
4.0
carolineroche's review against another edition
5.0
A magical story, great for your MG (Years 9-12) readers. Loved it
julicke95's review against another edition
4.0
M'n nichtje van 9 gaf me dit boek om te lezen omdat het haar favoriete was en omdat ze het "wel iets voor mij vond." Ze had geen ongelijk.
Het verhaal had veel van de dingen waar ik vaak van geniet in fantasy verhalen: magische deuren, vreemde landen, vreemdere wezens en personages die door hun avonturen heen hun eigen moed ontdekken. Ook al val ik buiten de doelgroep van dit boek was een makkelijk leesbaar en toch vermakelijk verhaal zoals dit fijn voor de afwisseling. Het plot, de wereld en de personages waren redelijk standaard, maar werkten goed voor het verhaal. Cliché's zijn populair voor een reden. Lofkinye vond ik de leukste. Meer stoere vrouwelijke jagers in fantasy graag! En Chris Riddel's illustraties zijn altijd een mooie toevoeging.
Dank aan de boekenverkoper die me dit boek aanraadde als verjaardagscadeau voor mn nichtje! Ik kan niet wachten om samen met haar te zitten napraten over dit boek en haar nog meer boeken aan te smeren
Het verhaal had veel van de dingen waar ik vaak van geniet in fantasy verhalen: magische deuren, vreemde landen, vreemdere wezens en personages die door hun avonturen heen hun eigen moed ontdekken. Ook al val ik buiten de doelgroep van dit boek was een makkelijk leesbaar en toch vermakelijk verhaal zoals dit fijn voor de afwisseling. Het plot, de wereld en de personages waren redelijk standaard, maar werkten goed voor het verhaal. Cliché's zijn populair voor een reden. Lofkinye vond ik de leukste. Meer stoere vrouwelijke jagers in fantasy graag! En Chris Riddel's illustraties zijn altijd een mooie toevoeging.
Dank aan de boekenverkoper die me dit boek aanraadde als verjaardagscadeau voor mn nichtje! Ik kan niet wachten om samen met haar te zitten napraten over dit boek en haar nog meer boeken aan te smeren
katrina_ingram's review against another edition
4.5
What a great middle grade adventure!! 2 sisters wander into a magical land and meet a spoilt prince who they befriend. He tries to help them find their way home and we see what’s going on in the background with the king. I loved Subee (sp?) the medical skret, and the giant, both of their voices were really well done on audio too. Looking forward to continuing this series