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2.92 AVERAGE
2.92 AVERAGE
michverilion's review against another edition
4.0
Star parts: Now, where shall I start? Well, for a start this is a rip-roaring plot, with the kind of pace I love. The story starts off with an amazing chase scene. By the end of chapter one, the reader is already firmly on Ark's side and plunged straight into this slightly strange tree world that is Arborium.Chapter two clears up any of those burning questions the reader might be having, such as: what's going on? and from there on, it's just pure fun, and lots of escaping death.
Arborium is obviously a very different world, but Peters litters in enough references with a little twist that the reader can imagine this world and how it functions. The language of Arborium is also slightly different so although there is no real swearing in the book, the characters do say 'buddy' a lot.
The characters are great and as they embark on their journey to save Arborium, they also all embark on a journey of self discovery. Ark suspects there is something that sets him apart from the other dendrans, but as any hero on a journey knows, first he ignores his difference and then embraces it while staying true to himself. Mucum who is the muscle and comedy character discovers and accepts his weaknesses. And Flo who is ridiculed ends up being the hero of the day. Petronio, Ark's nemesis, also discovers just how bad he can be and totally embraces it.
Black clouds: Mmm... don't think there are any. Well... maybe some of the characters are a little stereotypical, but not cardboard. The reader knows what motivates the character, so while they might start off as a standard good or bad guy, we get to know their nuances along the way. In fact what we really find out by the end of the book is that nothing is black and white.
Do I recommend it: What do you think? YES! I really, really enjoyed this. Please do read it. It's out in May and should do great things.
Arborium is obviously a very different world, but Peters litters in enough references with a little twist that the reader can imagine this world and how it functions. The language of Arborium is also slightly different so although there is no real swearing in the book, the characters do say 'buddy' a lot.
The characters are great and as they embark on their journey to save Arborium, they also all embark on a journey of self discovery. Ark suspects there is something that sets him apart from the other dendrans, but as any hero on a journey knows, first he ignores his difference and then embraces it while staying true to himself. Mucum who is the muscle and comedy character discovers and accepts his weaknesses. And Flo who is ridiculed ends up being the hero of the day. Petronio, Ark's nemesis, also discovers just how bad he can be and totally embraces it.
Black clouds: Mmm... don't think there are any. Well... maybe some of the characters are a little stereotypical, but not cardboard. The reader knows what motivates the character, so while they might start off as a standard good or bad guy, we get to know their nuances along the way. In fact what we really find out by the end of the book is that nothing is black and white.
Do I recommend it: What do you think? YES! I really, really enjoyed this. Please do read it. It's out in May and should do great things.
emeraldjade's review against another edition
2.0
The beginning of this book about a teenage sewage worker overhearing a coup plot is intriguing and exciting. It maintains its momentum until a little after 100 pages, and then suddenly lost all the excitement. It was difficult to finish this book.
awitiak's review against another edition
1.0
Couldn't do it. The book has been sitting on my shelf for awhile, but I haven't been in the mood to read it. I tried reading this with my middle-schooler, and he honestly lasted longer reading it than I would have on my own. The story is a bit disjointed and confusing and just doesn't capture the attention.
lakellyreal's review against another edition
2.0
La sinopsis me llamó mucho la atención y creo que me cree expectativas muy altas, pero bueno F por Joe.
carmeldav's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
ec_newman's review against another edition
2.0
Read this as a manuscript for a lit scout. Great world, but felt it was a bit too violent for it's age group.
daniella84's review against another edition
3.0
100% guarantee the only reason this book was written was to make as many tree based puns and reference to sewage as possible such as treenager, be-leaf and Barkingham Palace. Also appreciated greatly that the head raven flew into a helicopter's blades in order to save the other ravens and stop the assassination of the King.
asma_aj's review against another edition
3.0
What started out as a normal day job for plumber's son Ark turns deadly when he overhears a plot that could destroy his tree home, Arborium. Now he's on the run in the hopes of warning his king, and he can't trust anyone. But as his journey leads him closer to the mysteries of the woods, Ark realizes there are powerful ancient forces beyond his imagination that could either unite his home, or destroy it.
I have to admit, at first I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy this, especially after I skimmed over some Goodreads reviews. I was sure I wasn't going to like it, but I was surprised that I did (for the most part, at least).
To read the rest of the review, please visit A Reading Kabocha @ http://areadingkabocha.blogspot.com
I have to admit, at first I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy this, especially after I skimmed over some Goodreads reviews. I was sure I wasn't going to like it, but I was surprised that I did (for the most part, at least).
To read the rest of the review, please visit A Reading Kabocha @ http://areadingkabocha.blogspot.com