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swimfast724's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-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? No
3.5
I was looking forward to reading this because it's a pretty well known series and even though the movie wasn't a big hit I really loved the movie. But the book was a lot different than the movie. It is really slow, it draws things out way too long before continuing the plot. And I really didn't like the way the dialogue was written
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Slavery, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Abandonment, and War
finalefile's review against another edition
5.0
Why did I not read/listen to this sooner? It's a fun (and sometimes heartbreaking) adventure story involving kidnapped and brainwashed owls--a unique premise for sure. I also learned a lot about owls' anatomy, diet, etc. from this book.
(I didn't especially like the audiobook narrator, though, so I plan to read more of the series in print sometime.)
(I didn't especially like the audiobook narrator, though, so I plan to read more of the series in print sometime.)
fdevestation's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely loved it! It's sad tho that they don't sell this book in my country. It isn't in the libraries either! I bought the 3 first books. This might become one of my favorite book series
izzzy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
lindzieh's review against another edition
3.0
This book seemed a little slow to me. I really starting reading it to see if the movie tried to stay true to the book, which it kind of did, kind of didn't. Seems like a good fantasy series of books for kids. I just had a hard time getting into it.
linn_backe06's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-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
asalzano9's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
raechsreads's review against another edition
4.0
A fantastic fantasy about a young owl who finds himself alone and taken to a mysterious place for orphaned owls, St. Aggie's. Such a great beginning for the series!
ember12's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I really enjoyed reading this book. I love all the characters, especially Soren. I loved how he developed from a helpless owlet to a owl that is ready to overcome any obstacle in his path to the Ga’hoole tree. This book was greatly written and I highly recommend this book.