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charmainelim's review against another edition
3.5
A very amusing book that made me laugh out loud while reading. It's been awhile since I was entertained by something so fun.
Full review here - https://charmainelimen.wordpress.com/2016/05/28/review-hair-in-all-the-wrong-places-by-andrew-buckley/
Full review here - https://charmainelimen.wordpress.com/2016/05/28/review-hair-in-all-the-wrong-places-by-andrew-buckley/
alys055's review against another edition
5.0
I love this series so much! I got the first book at the book fair at school, and it was love at first sight. The cliffhanger at the end of this book has me at the edge of my seat. These books are amazing, and I cant wait for the next one!
lostinagoodbook's review against another edition
4.0
Disclaimer: I received this free book in exchange for an un-biased review.
Oh that title! You feel like you know just what you’re getting when you see it. A funny, tongue-in-cheek middle school book about werewolves. Puberty and monsters, in one silly package. I’m no stranger to this type of thing. I’ve got an 8 year old girl and a 15 year old boy. I’ve seen the Wimpy Kid books, watched the movies. Game night at our house is hilarious but at some point during the night I know I will plead, “Guys, no more fart jokes! Please!” I expected no more from this book. I looked forward to a fun read, but my eyes were ready to start rolling. I couldn’t have been more wrong.
This book was delightful. It was still a ton of fun, don’t get me wrong. The main character, a young man who suddenly finds himself turning into a werewolf, is a mess of insecurity and growing pains. His attempts to charm the young woman he likes, while trying to deal with his personal changes are humorous. The character has a great sense of humor and is clever, though he’d never realize it about himself, but there is a sad history to him as well. Abandoned by his parents, he is isolated and lonely. The book has serious moments of peril and pathos. The scene where he is first bitten by the werewolf (I don’t feel like that’s a spoiler, we all know where werewolves come from), is harrowing. However, the book is nicely balanced, and the story moves along smoothly to its conclusion. It never gets too scary or too sad before it rights itself with some well-timed humor. The author’s experience with screenwriting shines here.
The atmosphere was also excellent, lending a sense of tension and apprehension to the scenes. I also liked the little details of how the physical changes affected the main character, his exaggerated sense of smell in particular being a nice touch. What I found most fascinating was the older werewolf we encounter. The glimpses we get of werewolf history and even the morality and ethics of monsters. Love it!
All in all, it was a fascinating, exciting and humorous read. I’m going to buy a copy for my son. I know he will enjoy it as I did. The author hints at the possibility of future books set in this world and I look forward to it. If you’d like a fun read, it’s well worth your time.
Spotify Song for this book: Level Up by Vienna Teng
Oh that title! You feel like you know just what you’re getting when you see it. A funny, tongue-in-cheek middle school book about werewolves. Puberty and monsters, in one silly package. I’m no stranger to this type of thing. I’ve got an 8 year old girl and a 15 year old boy. I’ve seen the Wimpy Kid books, watched the movies. Game night at our house is hilarious but at some point during the night I know I will plead, “Guys, no more fart jokes! Please!” I expected no more from this book. I looked forward to a fun read, but my eyes were ready to start rolling. I couldn’t have been more wrong.
This book was delightful. It was still a ton of fun, don’t get me wrong. The main character, a young man who suddenly finds himself turning into a werewolf, is a mess of insecurity and growing pains. His attempts to charm the young woman he likes, while trying to deal with his personal changes are humorous. The character has a great sense of humor and is clever, though he’d never realize it about himself, but there is a sad history to him as well. Abandoned by his parents, he is isolated and lonely. The book has serious moments of peril and pathos. The scene where he is first bitten by the werewolf (I don’t feel like that’s a spoiler, we all know where werewolves come from), is harrowing. However, the book is nicely balanced, and the story moves along smoothly to its conclusion. It never gets too scary or too sad before it rights itself with some well-timed humor. The author’s experience with screenwriting shines here.
The atmosphere was also excellent, lending a sense of tension and apprehension to the scenes. I also liked the little details of how the physical changes affected the main character, his exaggerated sense of smell in particular being a nice touch. What I found most fascinating was the older werewolf we encounter. The glimpses we get of werewolf history and even the morality and ethics of monsters. Love it!
All in all, it was a fascinating, exciting and humorous read. I’m going to buy a copy for my son. I know he will enjoy it as I did. The author hints at the possibility of future books set in this world and I look forward to it. If you’d like a fun read, it’s well worth your time.
Spotify Song for this book: Level Up by Vienna Teng
thecosynook's review against another edition
4.0
*I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review*
Each of the characters are so interesting and throughout the book you are keen to know more and that need for information drives you through this book and it became a sort of thriller to find out what will happen and who the killer is. I didn't really think that I would be so engrossed in this book and I kept thinking to myself that I would put it down at the end of the chapter however when I got to the end of the chapter I would just keep reading until eventually I got to the end of the book.
The description of the subtle changes that are occurring to Colin is amazing, yes he does turn into a werewolf however its the other changes such as having to shave every night and morning because his facial hair grows so quickly, it's little touches like these that really made me like the book as it is stuff that you don't see in other books and it really added to the idea of this poor boy becoming a werewolf but trying to hide it. Alongside these changes he also has to deal with the normal things that a teenage boy has to go through - school, homework, bullies and more importantly girls. How can you possibly focus on talking to girls when you're becoming a werewolf?! The idea seems impossible however it is written into the story so brilliantly that you really do feel sorry for Colin for dealing with these various changes.
It is a really enjoyable read, yes sometimes it can feel more middle grade than YA however it does fit in either category so I can't really knock it down for that. The plot keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout and although it isn't all fighting and attacks it still seems like there is action throughout the book.
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Each of the characters are so interesting and throughout the book you are keen to know more and that need for information drives you through this book and it became a sort of thriller to find out what will happen and who the killer is. I didn't really think that I would be so engrossed in this book and I kept thinking to myself that I would put it down at the end of the chapter however when I got to the end of the chapter I would just keep reading until eventually I got to the end of the book.
The description of the subtle changes that are occurring to Colin is amazing, yes he does turn into a werewolf however its the other changes such as having to shave every night and morning because his facial hair grows so quickly, it's little touches like these that really made me like the book as it is stuff that you don't see in other books and it really added to the idea of this poor boy becoming a werewolf but trying to hide it. Alongside these changes he also has to deal with the normal things that a teenage boy has to go through - school, homework, bullies and more importantly girls. How can you possibly focus on talking to girls when you're becoming a werewolf?! The idea seems impossible however it is written into the story so brilliantly that you really do feel sorry for Colin for dealing with these various changes.
It is a really enjoyable read, yes sometimes it can feel more middle grade than YA however it does fit in either category so I can't really knock it down for that. The plot keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout and although it isn't all fighting and attacks it still seems like there is action throughout the book.
Read more of this review and others like it at: https://bookgeek2015.wordpress.com/
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