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brittney_dawn's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
19lindsey89's review against another edition
3.0
This feels like it was originally supposed to be two books that were combined into one. It made it rather long and confusing in parts, but I liked the focus on Nightlight as he was my favorite.
19lindsey89's review against another edition
3.0
Jack is adorable! I love the art, but they use a lot of the same text in each book, so that made it feel repetitive.
libraryrobin's review against another edition
2.0
A bit too much for me. Too fanciful. Too perfect. Too easy.
nugat's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
relaxing
fast-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? No
3.75
qkk1993's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
debz57a52's review against another edition
2.0
If you're a fan of the movie, this book is likely going to be your least favorite. Although Jack Frost is the focus of it, he is not exactly the Jack Frost of the movie. For me, this is fine - I've read all five books now and I'm on board with Jack's transformation and how his story in the movie and the books can be wedged together.
But this volume is about 45-50% flashback, as told through a story that Katherine tells from Mr. Qwerty, and therefore, it seems like a slog. These things already happened, and Katherine's story (and to a lesser extent, Jack's continuation of Katherine's story) fill in gaps in the timeline that are useful to know, yes. But these flashbacks, especially in such concentrated amounts, slow the plot down so much that it's not really fun reading the book. There's no forward motion. No new developments.
Plus, one of the things I love about the movie plotline is Jack finding his purpose, his "thing," and that whole discussion is really absent in this story of Jack. Actually, the Jack of the book seems considerably less "fun" than the Jack of the movie, although he is still thoughtful and clever and quick and brave.
Now that I've read all five books in this series, plus the other supporting picture books, I have to say that I see where all the different parts of each book got pulled into the movie plot. I originally thought the movie covered the first book or two, but no - it really covered all five books, but in a unique way, with some of the threads being pulled out of each book to make a new cohesive (and shorter) story of the Guardians. I wish I'd read the whole series before seeing (and loving) the movie - I wonder how it would color my feelings about these books, especially the last two. But I can't change time. This is my least favorite book in the series.
But this volume is about 45-50% flashback, as told through a story that Katherine tells from Mr. Qwerty, and therefore, it seems like a slog. These things already happened, and Katherine's story (and to a lesser extent, Jack's continuation of Katherine's story) fill in gaps in the timeline that are useful to know, yes. But these flashbacks, especially in such concentrated amounts, slow the plot down so much that it's not really fun reading the book. There's no forward motion. No new developments.
Plus, one of the things I love about the movie plotline is Jack finding his purpose, his "thing," and that whole discussion is really absent in this story of Jack. Actually, the Jack of the book seems considerably less "fun" than the Jack of the movie, although he is still thoughtful and clever and quick and brave.
Now that I've read all five books in this series, plus the other supporting picture books, I have to say that I see where all the different parts of each book got pulled into the movie plot. I originally thought the movie covered the first book or two, but no - it really covered all five books, but in a unique way, with some of the threads being pulled out of each book to make a new cohesive (and shorter) story of the Guardians. I wish I'd read the whole series before seeing (and loving) the movie - I wonder how it would color my feelings about these books, especially the last two. But I can't change time. This is my least favorite book in the series.
faustianbarga1n's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
the weakest installment of the series and the final battle was mid but i love jack’s backstory in this so much. the ending pisses me off BAD though
wendylioness's review against another edition
5.0
Of course I would love this one best of the picture books in the Guardians of Childhood series. I think the illustrations in this one are the most beautiful, and the story has a very big heart.
However, I'm a bit confused because the story seems inconsistent with the chapter books. I hope Katherine is in the next one.
However, I'm a bit confused because the story seems inconsistent with the chapter books. I hope Katherine is in the next one.
wendylioness's review against another edition
4.0
This series has been building up to this book and I had been squealing over it so much when it came out.
When I had the time, I read the first third and was delighted, and then put it aside till another semester finished.
Then last night I read the last two-thirds in one sitting.
If you love Jack Frost, you will love this book. However, it’s a different story from the movie the Rise of the Guardians, so you have to separate them in your mind.
These books have been some of the few that awaken my inner child and lover of Peter Pan.
The only downers are the odd pacing of the books and the way things are summarized. Joyce finds a lyrical voice every now and then even within the summarizing and those places are lovely but I do wish he’d taken more time to polish this book. Having said that, it was a mostly satisfying conclusion to the Guardians series.
But now I really want a book series that is all about Jack Frost and Katherine. I would buy those books.
When I had the time, I read the first third and was delighted, and then put it aside till another semester finished.
Then last night I read the last two-thirds in one sitting.
If you love Jack Frost, you will love this book. However, it’s a different story from the movie the Rise of the Guardians, so you have to separate them in your mind.
These books have been some of the few that awaken my inner child and lover of Peter Pan.
The only downers are the odd pacing of the books and the way things are summarized. Joyce finds a lyrical voice every now and then even within the summarizing and those places are lovely but I do wish he’d taken more time to polish this book. Having said that, it was a mostly satisfying conclusion to the Guardians series.
But now I really want a book series that is all about Jack Frost and Katherine. I would buy those books.