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all_seeing_ifer's review
3.0
Felt like trying to do a full reread of one of my favourite childhood series. This was a fascinating book to go back to - far pulpier than I ever really registered as a kid, and looking back as an adult a lot of it's dumber than I remember and the foreshadowing is way more obvious, but the things I remember most clearly sticking with me about this series: the dark tone, the sense of dread, the genuinely shocking moments of violence and body horror, the wildly creative sci fi concepts and creatures, they're all there. Just as good as they were when I was eight. Kids need books like this that take them seriously. I'll be buying my nephew a copy once he's old enough for sure.
wai's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This series was a special interest of mine when I was in elementary school. I was absolutely obsessed and loved it dearly. This is the first time I've really attempted a re-read of the series, and so far it holds up - while some of the references might be dated now, the characters still feel real and the conflict still feels intense and all consuming. I'm excited to continue the series and see if I continue to feel this way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Body horror, and Violence
Minor: Child abuse, Death of parent, and Bullying
poofimatree's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
mellypop's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
blomil's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
language_loving_amateur's review against another edition
adventurous
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
therealbel's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this. I hadn’t even know this series existed. What a great read for 10+ years old. Aliens, family and friend dynamics and lots of action.