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cassandragon's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
andrearbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom by Louis Sachar was such a throwback. I loved the Wayside School books as a kid, and I didn't even know there was a fourth in the series until my sister-in-law posted about it. To be honest, I probably should have re-read the others to reconnect with the source material, and I would recommend this for maximum enjoyment. However, it was still the same ol' Wayside shenanigans. It was ridiculousness and quirkiness, and it's just what made me as a kid love this series.
rachelb36's review against another edition
5.0
It was so wonderful to be back at Wayside!
I read this to my nieces, and one declared she liked this one even better than the first book in the series (her favorite).
I loved all the references to the previous books: goozack, Mrs. Gorf, Miss Zarves, even Louis the yard teacher saying that he had some money because he'd written a few books about Wayside School.
We all hope he writes a few more!
I read this to my nieces, and one declared she liked this one even better than the first book in the series (her favorite).
I loved all the references to the previous books: goozack, Mrs. Gorf, Miss Zarves, even Louis the yard teacher saying that he had some money because he'd written a few books about Wayside School.
We all hope he writes a few more!
agirlsnightbookbash's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
I loved Wayside School as a kid. I'm not sure if it was less wacky for this edition or I am remembering the originals wrong but I did not have the zany antics I was hoping for.
That being said it is a sweet book about an odd and unusual school. The characters are fun. Each chapter is mostly about a different character keeping it fresh. Overall it's a good read. I think children today will get a kick out of Wayside School.
I loved Wayside School as a kid. I'm not sure if it was less wacky for this edition or I am remembering the originals wrong but I did not have the zany antics I was hoping for.
That being said it is a sweet book about an odd and unusual school. The characters are fun. Each chapter is mostly about a different character keeping it fresh. Overall it's a good read. I think children today will get a kick out of Wayside School.
stengl1021's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
This was a nice continuation of the world-building Sachar began nearly 40 years earlier. The writing may have taken a bit of a dip in that time but his imagination is just as giving and keeps the interest there for this long-time reader. Overall if you want a bit of nostalgia for a different time, I cannot recommend this series enough.
parahserez's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book to my students this year (1st, 2nd & 3rd graders). I had previously read the original three Wayside School books to them - they were so clever and entertaining. My students loved them and I appreciated the absurd humor just as much. I have to say I was disappointed in the fourth installment. Since this book is written 40 years after the first book - I was so curious to see how the author would revisit these stories/characters after so much time. The book fell flat for me - my students enjoyed the silly characters but I felt it was lacking a lot of the wittiness and cohesiveness of the previous books.