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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
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:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
Complicated
This was so good! I’d already watched the Netflix series (give us season two you cowards!!), and so I wasn’t really surprised by any of the major plot developments but I still had a lot of fun reading this. The banter between the characters and their dynamics was so fun. I loved Lucy’s spirit yet empathy, she was a brilliant protagonist. Lockwood and George were also both full of personality.
The premise was just so cool, and the world of the book was atmospheric and creative. The pacing was also really good, really fast throughout and very easy to read. I also found the writing to be quite mature for a middle grade/young adult series.
The only negative I can think of is that a few details of the book haven’t aged particularly well (e.g. Lockwood’s ‘ethnic artefact’ collection and the constant commentary on George’s weight). But other than that, this was such a fun, creative and atmospheric read and I can’t wait to try the rest of the series!
The premise was just so cool, and the world of the book was atmospheric and creative. The pacing was also really good, really fast throughout and very easy to read. I also found the writing to be quite mature for a middle grade/young adult series.
The only negative I can think of is that a few details of the book haven’t aged particularly well (e.g. Lockwood’s ‘ethnic artefact’ collection and the constant commentary on George’s weight). But other than that, this was such a fun, creative and atmospheric read and I can’t wait to try the rest of the series!
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
This is a great book for kids about 8 or 9 and up who like their stories a little scary. Jonathan Stroud builds this great alternate England where ghosts are real and are a "Problem". Only children can sense the ghosts(see, hear, etc), and get rid of these hauntings. Ghosts have big consequences in this world where they can kill you with a touch or some other way. Lucy, who is the narrator in this book, is a great character. The independence and responsibility children have is somewhat empowering, but as it talks of other children dying while fighting ghosts also daunting. The only part I had a slight problem with was the author telegraphed who the villain was in this piece I thought. It was still an enjoyable getting to the climax, which was very exciting even if you know who the villain is.
I would definitely recommend this to middle grade children and up. I think even teens and adults could get enjoyment out of the story. I know I did.
Spoiler
the first ghost the Lockwood Co. is fighting in the book pushed a man down the stairs and he died from the fallI would definitely recommend this to middle grade children and up. I think even teens and adults could get enjoyment out of the story. I know I did.