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toris_stories1's review against another edition
3.0
I haven't been the biggest fan of Kathryn Lasky's writing honestly. (I'm looking at you "Wolves of the Beyond!) This is not the best animal fantasy book I've ever read, but not the worst either.
I'll continue the series for a few more books, however, my expectations are set low. The changing of perspectives at random with no warning is just a little off-putting.
I'll continue the series for a few more books, however, my expectations are set low. The changing of perspectives at random with no warning is just a little off-putting.
bluemoondragon07's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
sandraagee's review against another edition
3.0
I think I finally get the appeal of this series. It's a not-brilliant-but-definitely-decent animal-adventure-orphan story. Read this series in order.
cptrexct's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
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? No
3.0
teodora42's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
willowrae's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
megyeager's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
cuddlesome's review against another edition
2.0
Entertaining enough for what it is but fairly dark for a children's book, lots of talk of death and cannibalism. Reminiscent of the Warriors series that debuted around the same time.
There are also elements of prejudice, classism, and owl speciesism that felt kind of icky; there's a blind snake character that serves as a nursemaid for barn owl owlets who goes on and on about how great barn owls are and this particular family of barn owls doesn't eat snakes because of their relationship with her. So much for every creature that owls eat that isn't a snake, I guess. Their sapience is implied but they never have any dialogue. RIP every "juicy vole."
I don't feel particularly compelled to continue reading this series despite my love of owls. Maybe it gets better as it goes along but the pacing of this book felt strange, with a long slog imprisoned and then a sudden rush to add two main characters towards the end.
I think I'd rather reread [b:Into the Wild|111332|Into the Wild (Warriors, #1)|Erin Hunter|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1327994729l/111332._SX50_.jpg|1346922] or [b:Silverwing|857920|Silverwing (Silverwing, #1)|Kenneth Oppel|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1178940831l/857920._SY75_.jpg|843370] over this.
There are also elements of prejudice, classism, and owl speciesism that felt kind of icky; there's a blind snake character that serves as a nursemaid for barn owl owlets who goes on and on about how great barn owls are and this particular family of barn owls doesn't eat snakes because of their relationship with her. So much for every creature that owls eat that isn't a snake, I guess. Their sapience is implied but they never have any dialogue. RIP every "juicy vole."
I don't feel particularly compelled to continue reading this series despite my love of owls. Maybe it gets better as it goes along but the pacing of this book felt strange, with a long slog imprisoned and then a sudden rush to add two main characters towards the end.
I think I'd rather reread [b:Into the Wild|111332|Into the Wild (Warriors, #1)|Erin Hunter|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1327994729l/111332._SX50_.jpg|1346922] or [b:Silverwing|857920|Silverwing (Silverwing, #1)|Kenneth Oppel|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1178940831l/857920._SY75_.jpg|843370] over this.
laurelchisholm's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.25