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bethcartwright's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ravipotter's review
3.0
The story was good. A page turner, I had to give it that. It reminded of the Triwizard competition of the Goblet of Fire, Professor Quirrell, and Cedric Diggory, a lot. Clearly this works is inspired a lot from other contemporary works on Magic school. But despite being a decent story and short one at that, I felt no connection to the writing which felt very dry and lifeless. It doesn't need to be poetic but it needs to be a little more inviting. Author tries hard to be funny and at some places it shows, in a dreary manner.
A one time read.
A one time read.
colbyc's review against another edition
3.0
I would have liked the series much better when I was younger. Still, it's fun and whimsical.
evrythgoes_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
3.75
pagesenchantees's review against another edition
4.0
Un tome mieux que le premier, qui a plus d’action et de mystère.
ravipotter's review against another edition
3.0
The story was good. A page turner, I had to give it that. It reminded of the Triwizard competition of the Goblet of Fire, Professor Quirrell, and Cedric Diggory, a lot. Clearly this works is inspired a lot from other contemporary works on Magic school. But despite being a decent story and short one at that, I felt no connection to the writing which felt very dry and lifeless. It doesn't need to be poetic but it needs to be a little more inviting. Author tries hard to be funny and at some places it shows, in a dreary manner.
A one time read.
A one time read.
lenabrary's review against another edition
3.0
An enjoyable story, interesting main character, not your usual sort of protagonist.
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