Reviews

Skellig by David Almond

jimbus's review

Remembered I read this because my sister picked up a copy in a charity shop. It was on the year (8/9?) syllabus that we both experienced at the same school. Reading this in class was one of the first times that I had read an entire novel and worked with people to try to pick it apart. I remember nothing, now, except a fallen angel who eats some takeaway food.

amaldae's review against another edition

5.0

A true favourite for a good couple of years, and therefore one of those books I'm now scared beyond measure to touch again. Re-read I think only once, on March 4, 2012 - but successfully.

lizaroo71's review

4.0

this is a beautiful story about the mysteries that surround us in nature, in life and within ourselves.

michael is a young boy that has a baby sister who is sickly. his family has just moved into a new home, where michael has to adjust to new surroundings. his mother spends most of her time with his sister in the hospital.

michael befriends a precocious young girl mina. she and michael make a discovery in his garage that makes a huge impact on the two young people and their lives.

a very intriguing read.

kamckim's review

5.0

This is the best YA magical realism. What a great, fast read. Fantastic and understandable introduction to the genre with a compelling plot and even more compelling characters. I’d start with this before “Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” at any level. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

orcaseatingstrawberries's review against another edition

1.0

I still find it too creepy to be awesome or wonderful

But then, my basic expectations of things of that nature, preclude some of the details involved, here.


Spoiler


Maybe they were trying to do an Aragorn thing, looks foul, feels fair, but that only works for me for people. For supernatural, if there's anything foul, it's not divine. Doesn't mean it can't be humble and disguised, but there were too many details that felt off. So it's a weird story, that wasn't worth the time invested for me.

roseannmvp's review

5.0

What a magical and marvelous book. Love that the creature is both identifiable and not.
Love Mina, the homeschooled, tree-climbing best friend. So excited to hear that it is both a PLAY and an OOPERA. Now to get a local playhouse to perform it for the county!

owls_rainbow's review against another edition

4.0

This was a really good book. I like the development of the characters, I love Mina! I feel that Skellig himself could have had more of a back story but I get that I would take away from the fantasy of what an enigma he is.

sunflowerbookqt's review against another edition

5.0

" It's the best children's book I have read recently." - J.K. Rowling - and she's right. After finishing the H.P series, reading this was an enchanting treat.. loved it!!

courtneydavidson1999's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

You remember growing up in the late 00’s watching Sky 1 you saw advertisements for a movie starring Rumpelstiltskin with wings, turns out it’s based on a book.

fishindices's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5