Reviews

The Night Librarian by Christopher Lincoln

righter_of_words's review against another edition

adventurous 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? It's complicated

3.5

brulereads's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.25

mouseczko's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

Twins find themselves pulled into a topsy turvy adventure when they lose their father's valuable first edition Dracula. To find the book they join Ms. Literati, a Night Librarian, who can pull characters in and out of books. It becomes clear that something is afoot in the stacks, so the siblings join up with a crew of fictional pals to put things right. 

This felt like a middle grade novel that wasn't always kid friendly. The literary references require a lot of background information, and even the "pop" references are on the older side. The pacing also felt off to me. However, a lot of this is redeemed by beautiful art and character design. The coloring is clear and a great entry point for kids learning about symbolism and motif. 

amccarthy2017's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

ryanbada's review

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

oliviapaige3's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

3.75

elnorman's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

3.75

Engaging middle grade graphic novel about  twins Page and Turner along with well-known book characters coming to life and escaping into the main branch of the New York Public
Library. Suspenseful as well as fun to encounter beloved characters. The library setting is magical, and Christopher Lincoln describes it in wonderful detail.
Thanks to Netgalley for an eARC.

charlieschu's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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

4.25