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oxnard_montalvo's review against another edition
3.0
Beautiful illustrations, and I did like the story but it seemed a little repetitive at times. I didn't want it to be longer- but I suppose I was expecting something more than the tidbit I got.
kovvy's review against another edition
4.0
An imaginative tale of looking for lost imagination, The Last Resort is surprisingly complex, and may be too complicated for younger readers although it is a picture book. There are also cameos from famous characters and authors, and thankfully, an index of them on the last few pages of the book, as some of them might not be immediately familiar to the reader from the hints in the text and pictures. Even without knowledge of the allusions, the characters are interesting enough. There is a boy that speaks in rhymes, a sea captain missing a leg, and a little man who is in black and white. The Last Resort (a beautiful building by the sea) is run by a talking parrot. The art is very well done, with exquisite detail and color. Recommended for middle school and up.
sasha_in_a_box's review against another edition
5.0
An absolutely gorgeous oversize picture book filled with enchanting art and whimsical poetry. On top of it all, it's peppered with literary references that are fun for adults to pick out (and discover explained at the end of the book for those who wouldn't immediately recognize Emily Dickinson. So, me). I had to stop shelving and sit and read it in its entirety - and it has a lot of text for a picture book, so it took a second, all the while eyeing the security cameras and trying to make internal excuses as to why I wasn't working. I gulped it down, so a re-read is a must. But I loved it. You should read it too :)
marianuwu's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? Yes
5.0
whipcreamsucks's review against another edition
2.0
As usual, amazing illustrations. But this time, the amount of text jarred me. It was cute to see how it all unfolded though!
jennybeastie's review against another edition
4.0
What an odd little find in the picture books -- a flight of fancy that reminds me best of alice in wonderland and a little of Shaun Tan.
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