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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Wow, the parents actually believed the kid in the end..
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
31/7/2022:
Excellent book for children(?) or twins(?) or teens(?). I got very emotional at the end.
I am very confused by the timeline. Each child got returned to the time they disappeared. I don't know what I would do instead but I don't think it was the most logical choice to make. On the other hand it was probably the choice which would make you the most emotional.
I also don't think the children ended up in the same universe from which they disappeared. What happened to the old timeline?
Our protagonist also saw an alternative version of the future which could be really handy for investing. (I'm just saying).
Excellent book for children(?) or twins(?) or teens(?). I got very emotional at the end.
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I am very confused by the timeline. Each child got returned to the time they disappeared. I don't know what I would do instead but I don't think it was the most logical choice to make. On the other hand it was probably the choice which would make you the most emotional.
I also don't think the children ended up in the same universe from which they disappeared. What happened to the old timeline?
Our protagonist also saw an alternative version of the future which could be really handy for investing. (I'm just saying).
This is a straightforward and likeable children's book and one that I'll reserve for my niece and nephew to read once they're out of kindergarten.
I found it refreshing to read what a talented writer can do with this kind of beginning--a visitation and ensuing adventure--after starting and not finishing Brandon Sanderson's Alcatraz versus the Evil Librarians, which was not only poorly written but seemed like Sanderson and his narrator were contemptuous of the reader.
But Barker is writing for an intelligent, imaginative audience who just happens to be young. It's sweet, just scary enough, and enjoyable. And the narrator, Adam Verner, does a nice job.
I found it refreshing to read what a talented writer can do with this kind of beginning--a visitation and ensuing adventure--after starting and not finishing Brandon Sanderson's Alcatraz versus the Evil Librarians, which was not only poorly written but seemed like Sanderson and his narrator were contemptuous of the reader.
But Barker is writing for an intelligent, imaginative audience who just happens to be young. It's sweet, just scary enough, and enjoyable. And the narrator, Adam Verner, does a nice job.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
"The Thief Of Always" is a enjoyable, fastmoving book. I recommend this book especially for children but adults can read it by having fun too.
Solid, for its intended audience, if a bit predictable. Pretty dark for a book aimed at kids! Unfortunately I generally knew what was coming most of the time, but I'm also not 12.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
adventurous
challenging
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes