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evenherfindal's review against another edition
This reads like stories from when I was 12 and had all the worldbuilding in my head and explained NOTHING to the reader because.. idk why. I guess I thought it was obvious. Well let me tell you, it is not obvious. Things just seem to happen, or they cry bc something is evil, and they hold hands and kiss (but in a platonic way), or suddenly turn into a unicorn (but she used to be a star! ...oh she's crying again) and fly up over the atmosphere.
Maybe I'm not the target demographic and I wouldn't mind it if I was 8-12 but this was not for me. I gave it an honest try though!
Maybe I'm not the target demographic and I wouldn't mind it if I was 8-12 but this was not for me. I gave it an honest try though!
alreadyemily's review against another edition
4.0
Every bit as charming and delightful as the first time. I do finally start to feel that it's a '62 creation, but I think these hints are easily overlooked. There's more religion in there than I had remembered, but I think it's not overdone. One I certainly look forward to sharing with my kids one day.
patchwork_sally's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
3.5
danoreading's review against another edition
5.0
Getting started on the great L'Engle reading challenge of 2015.
courtdunc's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
kidneynerd's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
gunwoosdad's review against another edition
3.0
A quick read and sadly nothing about the book (the plot, the characters) was immersive
smsienk's review against another edition
4.0
Re-read of a childhood favorite and it still holds up. My oldest isn't quite ready for this yet, but it will be in the rotation once she is! Fascinating, complex concepts that open up a world of questions for a tween mind.
melbell's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5