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Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi

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nikkilpzs's review

4.0

It's been a long time since I read a middle-grade book (over a decade probably), and even though it balanced between just okay and good at many moments, I know that I would have loved this book at 10-11 years old. It was such a great exploration and introduction into Indian mythology, especially when you take into consideration the target audience. The characters felt very real and flawed, and I see myself picking up the books that follow to continue Aru's story.

me, present-day: 3-4 stars
me at 11: probably 4-5 stars

fangslibris's review

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5.0

I could not put this book down! The imagery is vivid and so captivating. The dialog hit right every time. I loved Aru, Mini, and Boo right away and only grew more and more attached as the book went on. This was the perfect blend of humor, heart, and adventure for me.

I also loved the care and attention that went into weaving Hindu mythology into this story. I only knew very, very basic concepts going in and thoroughly enjoyed the educational portions of the book, including the glossary in the back. And, thanks to Roshani Chokshi and Aru Shah, I'm super excited to delve into these myths more!

Cannot wait to start book 2.

tsukibunny68's review

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funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

cth123's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted

4.0

edshara's review against another edition

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3.0

This book did a good job of focusing on how lies can get you in trouble and the importance of telling the truth. It also did a good job of discussing how not sharing the important things can be just as harmful as a lie.

The information about Hindu mythology was interesting, though at times, it felt just a tad rushed(I appreciated the glossary in the back though). The characters were likable and even though some of their personality traits seemed a little over the top, I didn’t find them annoying. My only real problem was, the book, seemed too long. The parts that I would have liked expanded were rushed, while others seemed to drag on.

I’m really interested to see, since their was some talk of the future, how or if the characters will grow as the series continues. Even though I gave this three stars I do feel it was an enjoyable read, but I did have to push through some parts. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.