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dandelionfluff's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this. It has the feel of a comfortable fairy tale. The descriptions of Indian cuisine made me want to go out and experience it myself.
anliena's review
2.0
I wanted to like this but the truth is, the kids never got into it. They didn't beg for more like they do for most books and i know when to stop pushing something. The story is good but the characters just didn't grab you.
dostojevskijs's review
4.0
“Weeping is not bad. It clears out the heart, making space in it for growth.”
I stumbled upon this book by pure chance, and I'm really glad I did. I'm even a bit sad I didn't stumble upon it earlier, as a kid - because I know I would've absolutely loved it then. But that doesn't mean it wasn't still good. It's a really exciting yet thoughtful adventure that was just a blast to read.
I stumbled upon this book by pure chance, and I'm really glad I did. I'm even a bit sad I didn't stumble upon it earlier, as a kid - because I know I would've absolutely loved it then. But that doesn't mean it wasn't still good. It's a really exciting yet thoughtful adventure that was just a blast to read.
iraboklover's review against another edition
3.0
Kebaikan hati dan kepercayaan Anand terhadap keajaiban membuatnya terpilih sebagai pembawa keong ajaib. Tapi selain 'terpilih', Anand juga harus memilih satu diantara dua hal yang dia sangat dia sayangi. Dimana memilih yang satu berarti kehilangan yang lain untuk selamanya.
Suka dengan si keong. Ngegemesin. Ceritanya hanya seru di awalnya saja. Akhirnya tidak seseru yang saya kira. Tapi karena banyak petuah bijak dan si keong yang bikin gemes. 3 dari 5 bintang deh. I liked it.
Suka dengan si keong. Ngegemesin. Ceritanya hanya seru di awalnya saja. Akhirnya tidak seseru yang saya kira. Tapi karena banyak petuah bijak dan si keong yang bikin gemes. 3 dari 5 bintang deh. I liked it.
margardenlady's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was a delightful listen! The audiobook was well read and the story was charming. Anand is scrabbling to survive with his mother and sister in the ghettos of Kolkata when he encounters an old man who shares a magical tale. They eventually embark on a trip to save the conch together. Part fantasy, part realistic view of extreme poverty, this storyline emphasizes the key characteristics of integrity.
rowanelzear's review
I read this book back in 2006 when I was in middle school. I had nightmares about Anand's decision, and I think a lot about that decision and what I would make.
This book has stuck with me for years, and the name of it has been on the tip of my tongue for just as long. I'm glad I finally figured out the name of it so I can reread it in the near future.
This book has stuck with me for years, and the name of it has been on the tip of my tongue for just as long. I'm glad I finally figured out the name of it so I can reread it in the near future.
iceangel9's review against another edition
4.0
The first book in The Brotherhood of the Conch series. Anand is a 12-year-old boy; his father left the country to work and has disappeared. The family is forced to move to the slums and is barely surviving. One day Anand meets an old man with mystical powers who is taking a magical conch back to the Silver Valley in the Himalayas. Abadhyatta tells Anand he is the next conch bearer and he needs him to help return the conch and keep it away from the evil Surabhanu. They are joined in their journey by a street waif named Nisha. Anand finds that he must make decisions that will change his life forever. Is he really worthy to be the next "conch bearer"?
ggillespie's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this story, and it was well-written and a good adventure. The end was so disappointing though. He shouldn't have chosen the shell over his family. I know they forgot about him, but it is still sad that they'll never remember the son and brother they had.