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kailey_luminouslibro's review
4.0
Charlie's parents are kidnapped, and Charlie goes searching for them, traveling with a circus, and becoming the LionBoy for a lion act. But the lion tamer doesn't know that Charlie can talk to cats! Charlie and his lion friends decide to escape the circus and strike out on their own to find his parents.
What a fun book! Just a romping, rollicking adventure story with lots of layers to it. I read this book all in one day; it's an easy read and really captured my attention. The plot even surprised me a few times!
I love Charlie's character! His emotional ups and downs are perfectly timed to the pace of the plot, and give us a feel for his humanity, making him an interesting and endearing character.
I loved Charlie's parents right away too; such a quirky family with their own little language!
Even the villains are superbly written- creepy and petty and spiteful and sly. Just brilliant!
I was completely fascinated by the lions and all the circus people. I have never never heard a circus described in such an entrancing way. I felt like I was there, watching a real circus act. I actually laughed at the clowns... and I hate clowns! Especially reading about clowns... that's totally different from seeing them. Reading about clowns is not funny; it's just annoying. What kind of enchanting writing could actually make me laugh at clowns?!? I've been bewitched! haha!
I can see why the writing style (not the subject material) is compared to J.K. Rowling. It really sucks you into this other world and makes it real for you.
My only complaint about this book is that some of the plot developments are a bit too fantastical and coincidental to be believable. Granted, it's a book about a boy who speaks cat-language, but still... That made it a 4-star book for me, instead of the 5-stars I might have given it.
Can't wait to read the rest of this trilogy!
Update: Reading it for the second time is just as good! Loved it again!
What a fun book! Just a romping, rollicking adventure story with lots of layers to it. I read this book all in one day; it's an easy read and really captured my attention. The plot even surprised me a few times!
I love Charlie's character! His emotional ups and downs are perfectly timed to the pace of the plot, and give us a feel for his humanity, making him an interesting and endearing character.
I loved Charlie's parents right away too; such a quirky family with their own little language!
Even the villains are superbly written- creepy and petty and spiteful and sly. Just brilliant!
I was completely fascinated by the lions and all the circus people. I have never never heard a circus described in such an entrancing way. I felt like I was there, watching a real circus act. I actually laughed at the clowns... and I hate clowns! Especially reading about clowns... that's totally different from seeing them. Reading about clowns is not funny; it's just annoying. What kind of enchanting writing could actually make me laugh at clowns?!? I've been bewitched! haha!
I can see why the writing style (not the subject material) is compared to J.K. Rowling. It really sucks you into this other world and makes it real for you.
My only complaint about this book is that some of the plot developments are a bit too fantastical and coincidental to be believable. Granted, it's a book about a boy who speaks cat-language, but still... That made it a 4-star book for me, instead of the 5-stars I might have given it.
Can't wait to read the rest of this trilogy!
Update: Reading it for the second time is just as good! Loved it again!
tinygriff's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-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
4.0
ameliapagee's review against another edition
2.0
I read this book in German so there might be some variations but I think it's pretty much the same.
I did not enjoy this book as much as I thought I would. It started off quite fun, and i feel like the author could have done so much with this book. She could have taken it one amazing unique way or she could have taken the doesn't add up random way. She took the second way.
This book was just so so boring and there were massive plot flaws in it.
I will say though, that the characters were all very flamboyant and interesting, which is possibly one of the only pluses of the book.
(The ending was also disappointing and frustrating)
I did not enjoy this book as much as I thought I would. It started off quite fun, and i feel like the author could have done so much with this book. She could have taken it one amazing unique way or she could have taken the doesn't add up random way. She took the second way.
This book was just so so boring and there were massive plot flaws in it.
I will say though, that the characters were all very flamboyant and interesting, which is possibly one of the only pluses of the book.
(The ending was also disappointing and frustrating)
iceangel9's review against another edition
3.0
The first in a series of books about Charlie Ashanti's search for his missing parents. Charlie is different from other children; he speaks cat. He manages to join a floating circus and stay one step ahead of the evil villains pursuing him - but one step behind his parents. This is a well written thrilling fantasy adventure. It will leave you eagerly anticipating the next book in the trilogy. An excellent entertaining fantasy.
luann's review against another edition
2.0
I thought the concept was great, but I just didn't enjoy the book. I won't be reading the other two in the series.
ayundabs's review against another edition
3.0
This book was kinda recommended by my friend. I like it, but it's not an awesome book, I just think it's interesting but not amazing.
I liked how the writer(s) tell about the people, place, and stories, and the theme and story was very interesting and fun, too. I also like the likable characters, and how Charlie can get out of the bad guys just in time. I also like the connection between Charlie and the Lions.
I think it's a very fun page-turner and I definitely want to read the second book :)
I liked how the writer(s) tell about the people, place, and stories, and the theme and story was very interesting and fun, too. I also like the likable characters, and how Charlie can get out of the bad guys just in time. I also like the connection between Charlie and the Lions.
I think it's a very fun page-turner and I definitely want to read the second book :)
cindyc3689's review against another edition
3.0
Endingnya gantung sekali.
Tapi alur kisahnya sendiri cukup asyik dinikmati dan temanya baru dan segar. Charlie, seorang bocah keturunan Inggris-Afrika, karena suatu kejadian di masa kecilnya, bisa berbicara dengan bangsa kucing. Lalu waktu orang tuanya yang ilmuwan diculik, Charlie pun memulai petualangannya, yg kmd membawanya ke kapal Sirkus dan kereta api Orient Express.
Sebuah cerita dystopia versi anak-anak. Cerdas tapi masih tetap ringan.
full review at
http://readbetweenpages.blogspot.com/2013/12/trilogi-lion-boy.html
Tapi alur kisahnya sendiri cukup asyik dinikmati dan temanya baru dan segar. Charlie, seorang bocah keturunan Inggris-Afrika, karena suatu kejadian di masa kecilnya, bisa berbicara dengan bangsa kucing. Lalu waktu orang tuanya yang ilmuwan diculik, Charlie pun memulai petualangannya, yg kmd membawanya ke kapal Sirkus dan kereta api Orient Express.
Sebuah cerita dystopia versi anak-anak. Cerdas tapi masih tetap ringan.
full review at
http://readbetweenpages.blogspot.com/2013/12/trilogi-lion-boy.html
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