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linbee83's review against another edition
4.0
I was intrigued by the cover, so I picked it up on cd, and popped it into my cd player. I was amazed by the worlds that were created. I journeyed with Henry Yorke as he went through the cupboards, and as he discovered secrets about himself and his uncle. A wonderful book that makes me wish I had an attic full of cupboards in my house!
mithrilreads's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent writing, nice wit, and good to get to know the characters before the story starts off. That is often lacking in a good fantasy for kids. I love having normal fully established as well as characters. Really great read even for an adult as long as the adult knows its a kids book. It has a good narnia meet field of dreams feeling to it.
erinmk's review against another edition
4.0
I was a little nervous to read this to my younger boys (ages 7 & 9) but they are the two that loved it the most! They are already begging to read the next book in the series.
verydazedragon's review against another edition
I just couldn’t focus on the plot. The writing was so bland that it managed to make the action moments boring.
tabatha_shipley's review against another edition
3.0
A Yearling publication aimed at 8-12 year olds, this one landed on my wishlist after a few new-to-reading students of mine suggested it. Always eager to find out what has them reading, I finally managed to get my hands on a copy. The book is inventive, creative, and fun. It centers around a boy who discovers doors that lead to other worlds in the attic of his Aunt and Uncle's house. In the classic style of a book that will kick off a series of books, this one leaves many unanswered questions. I can see why it was so enjoyable to teenagers and I would recommend it. One word of caution, stick with it. The beginning is a bit slow, but once it picks up it's hard to put down.
Three stars for a slow beginning but a great ending.
Three stars for a slow beginning but a great ending.
adambroud's review against another edition
2.0
I loved the premise of the book, but unfortunately the story doesn't really get beyond the premise. I found myself 2/3rds of the way done with the book thinking, "How is the author going to fit all the fun stuff in?" and the truth is, he doesn't.
I haven't read any of the other books in the series. Maybe when the series is evaluated as a whole it's a lot more fun. The first book at least seems like a promising setup, but to give a book a good review, I have to see more of the promise.
The tone of the book was also kind of odd at the start. The author seemed to find his voice a few chapters in, but that also takes this book down some stars.
I haven't read any of the other books in the series. Maybe when the series is evaluated as a whole it's a lot more fun. The first book at least seems like a promising setup, but to give a book a good review, I have to see more of the promise.
The tone of the book was also kind of odd at the start. The author seemed to find his voice a few chapters in, but that also takes this book down some stars.
lady_mair's review against another edition
5.0
MAY 2021
I still have such a deep love for this trilogy. This time, I was particularly struck how tightly written Book 1 is. So much happens in a short space, but it never feels rushed. The characters also remain a high point for me. Diving directly into Book 2 now!
JULY 2017
This was a repeat listen to the wondrous audiobook version as I now own all three in the series. This was also in preparation for reading the new prequel book, which just released.
I adore these books! It's fun to return to them and hear all the history and the hints setting up for Book 2 & 3. /This/ is fantasy par excellence! Gotta love all the characters, the spectacular world-building, the suspense, the prose, the narrator, etc. etc.
I will always recommend this trilogy!
I still have such a deep love for this trilogy. This time, I was particularly struck how tightly written Book 1 is. So much happens in a short space, but it never feels rushed. The characters also remain a high point for me. Diving directly into Book 2 now!
JULY 2017
This was a repeat listen to the wondrous audiobook version as I now own all three in the series. This was also in preparation for reading the new prequel book, which just released.
I adore these books! It's fun to return to them and hear all the history and the hints setting up for Book 2 & 3. /This/ is fantasy par excellence! Gotta love all the characters, the spectacular world-building, the suspense, the prose, the narrator, etc. etc.
I will always recommend this trilogy!
scorpiobookfairy's review against another edition
3.0
Cute and unique story... I listened to this on cd, I might not have liked it if I had read the book. There were a lot of points where the author was describing things I felt were unnecessary to describe. But I enjoyed the story, and the characters were predictable but I still liked them... Good filler read :)