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granolagina's review against another edition
3.0
Andrew and I just finished this book. He really liked it. I don't know if I liked it well enough to read the sequel.
squishies's review against another edition
3.0
I only picked up this book because I adored the movie "The Boxtrolls"... yeah, the book is nothing like the movie (just like how Howl's Moving Castle and World War Z book and movie versions were vastly different).
... And in a way, I think that's a good thing. Some of the stuff in the books seemed a little dark for a kid's movie - what with the cheese / creature abuse and all that - and don't know if that would translate well to the big screen.
I mean, I was a bit shocked with that they were doing with the cheese. Poor cheese.
The illustrations were pretty cute and Snatcher somehow seems less redeemable in the book than in the movie (where I actually felt sorry for him, horrible as he was).
... And in a way, I think that's a good thing. Some of the stuff in the books seemed a little dark for a kid's movie - what with the cheese / creature abuse and all that - and don't know if that would translate well to the big screen.
I mean, I was a bit shocked with that they were doing with the cheese. Poor cheese.
The illustrations were pretty cute and Snatcher somehow seems less redeemable in the book than in the movie (where I actually felt sorry for him, horrible as he was).
cmbohn's review against another edition
4.0
Full of box trolls, cabbage heads, cheese thieves, pirates, lawyers, and more. Great fun, something out of the ordinary. Although it's in a series, this book wraps up nicely, so you don't feel you have to read the next one for this one to be complete.
thehodgenator's review against another edition
3.0
The art work with this story is fabulous. The story itself is not for me, but I can see younger readers falling into this world.
jcbmathcat's review against another edition
3.0
I think I read about this book on Tumblr because it was to be made into an animated feature film and it sounded interesting.
I don't even know how to describe this book. It takes place in Ratbridge and the adventure begins when Arthur, equipped with his wings and flying box, comes up from underground where he lives with his adoptive grandfather. Boxtrolls and cabbageheads also live underground. Arthur has come up to find food. Stealing bananas is the beginning of his trouble.
The formerly defunct Cheese Guild is secretly at work again, rounding up cheeses and melting them in order to serve the Great One.
I know. I know. This sounds bizarre, and it is, but it was also an interesting story.
There are over 500 black and white drawings to help illustrate the story.
I do like strange books, and this one is definitely in that category!
I don't even know how to describe this book. It takes place in Ratbridge and the adventure begins when Arthur, equipped with his wings and flying box, comes up from underground where he lives with his adoptive grandfather. Boxtrolls and cabbageheads also live underground. Arthur has come up to find food. Stealing bananas is the beginning of his trouble.
The formerly defunct Cheese Guild is secretly at work again, rounding up cheeses and melting them in order to serve the Great One.
I know. I know. This sounds bizarre, and it is, but it was also an interesting story.
There are over 500 black and white drawings to help illustrate the story.
I do like strange books, and this one is definitely in that category!
kithartwig's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
tvancort's review against another edition
3.0
Excellent hints of Roald Dahl here and there.... I found out about this book via a post on TheMarySue.com about its film adaptation, The Boxtrolls... We'll see what comes of that. Meanwhile, it's a very quick read, with lots of black and white line drawings.
mtnofbooks's review against another edition
3.0
this is an odd little book... well, big book. i see the comparison to Roald Dahl, as another reviewer mentioned. however, i'm not a fan of Roald Dahl (except the two books featuring Charlie Bucket), so i can't say that's a compliment. i know i have students who love this book, and since they are the intended audience, i'm glad for that. i also have a few students in mind who have not read this, but really should since it's weird enough to keep their attention.
derigibleplums's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book so much. It's what got me into this genre of books, kind of a 'steampunk' thing from an alternative world. I loved all the characters and they were all so quirky. I really couldn't put it down, and I mean that literally. I pulled an all-nighter before going on holiday just to finish this book. I don't care it's meant to be aimed at a younger audience I would reccomend this to anyone, it was so feel good but not in a sickening way.