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libellum_aphrodite's review
3.0
While far below the league of the His Dark Materials books, this was an fun little book by Pullman, quite reminiscent of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events both for the orphans + evil Count uncles and the writing style.
tiffanyann's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
kmatthe2's review
4.0
A dark and smart text—combination mystery and folk tale. This is how YA texts should be written: as serious liit that happens to be read by young folk.
ginadylan's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
It is what it is a halloween y childrens book it was a fine one not a great one however can imagine it working well as a childrens play
hannahilea's review
2.0
In the intro, Pullman says that he wrote this as a school play for his students, and I can see how it would be a hilarious thrilling production. Unfortunately, the novel form of the story is rather tedious and predictable...I had to force myself to continue reading, and I found that enjoyed it much more when visualizing it in play form.
katrinacharleston's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
kundor's review
3.0
Reminded me of Lemony Snicket's Bad Beginning, which I read immediately prior (Count Karlstein is older by 17 years, however): Innocent orphans fall into the clutches of their distant relative, a tall thin Count, who plans to exploit them for his own gain. But where the Series of Unfortunate Events promises not to have a happy ending, this one does.
The Wild Hunt led by a Demon Huntsman reminded me of Herne the Hunter, as depicted in the Dark is Rising sequence (wow, that's been two decades at least) and in the '80s Robin Hood TV Show. (Mr. Pullman also makes the comparison himself.)
A fun book, with an interesting format, but ultimately didn't have the depth I was expecting from Mr. Pullman (even in a children's book.)
The Wild Hunt led by a Demon Huntsman reminded me of Herne the Hunter, as depicted in the Dark is Rising sequence (wow, that's been two decades at least) and in the '80s Robin Hood TV Show. (Mr. Pullman also makes the comparison himself.)
A fun book, with an interesting format, but ultimately didn't have the depth I was expecting from Mr. Pullman (even in a children's book.)