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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
I’m a grade school librarian so I’ve read the entire series thus far in an effort to shelve more books the kids would be interested in. I do recommend this book if you grew up on Disney like I did!
This Villains book is very different than the previous six installments, which is not a bad thing. It’s written as a memoir, so it’s in first person pov and has nothing to do with the Odd Sisters—it’s just pure Cruella. I really enjoyed this book! It could actually just be a standalone novel, honestly. The issue that I have with it is that it wrapped up the spiral into darkness in less than 30 pages. The puppies were born on page 317 and the story ended on 339. Now, that may seem like a pretty decent time to wrap up a story, but the pace of development throughout the rest of the story was lost at the end. The last few pages felt rushed in a way that left me sad :/
This Villains book is very different than the previous six installments, which is not a bad thing. It’s written as a memoir, so it’s in first person pov and has nothing to do with the Odd Sisters—it’s just pure Cruella. I really enjoyed this book! It could actually just be a standalone novel, honestly. The issue that I have with it is that it wrapped up the spiral into darkness in less than 30 pages. The puppies were born on page 317 and the story ended on 339. Now, that may seem like a pretty decent time to wrap up a story, but the pace of development throughout the rest of the story was lost at the end. The last few pages felt rushed in a way that left me sad :/
How did i end up feeling sorry for Cruella??? How sad.
Everything that happened to her. Things might have been different if so many things had happened differently.
Poor little evil thing
Everything that happened to her. Things might have been different if so many things had happened differently.
Poor little evil thing
This is actually the 7th book made on the series but 101 was always a favourite of mine I couldn't resist.I mostly enjoyed the last act, the tie in to the movie was amazingly written.
The implied 'cursed' aspect was very interesting but I do wish it was more than hinted at as it would have really increased the story.
I don't really have anything bad to say about this book, it just wasn't a favorite origin story.
The implied 'cursed' aspect was very interesting but I do wish it was more than hinted at as it would have really increased the story.
I don't really have anything bad to say about this book, it just wasn't a favorite origin story.
fast-paced
This book is the story of Cruella De Vil. There are so many twists and turns to bring to the Villian we all know.
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.5.
For full review: https://katiegreviews.wordpress.com/2020/10/05/review-evil-thing-by-serena-valentino/
For full review: https://katiegreviews.wordpress.com/2020/10/05/review-evil-thing-by-serena-valentino/
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
**I received a copy of this book from Netgalley for an honest review. All opinions are entirely my own**
These villains books always intrige me because you get to see the progress of how the villain got to be the villain we know and love.
This book is the back story of Cruella De Vil. Reading this, I truly do feel bad for her and I believe that she did what she did because she's truly gone insane. I honestly think if she would have gotten some help and had people there for her who truly did care (at the end at least) it might not have gotten so bad.
I loved that this book was written from her POV. She was telling the story after the incident with the Dalmations and it really shows in the way it was written. You can tell that someone who's a little crazy (and I don't mean that in a mean way) is telling the story, which makes the story more interesting. It does make it difficult to read at times, but sticking through to the end makes you realize why it was written the way it was and you really start to appreciate it.
Overall, this book was great. This series overall is amazing and I can't wait to see what other villains they do (I'm personally hoping for Scar or Hades.
These villains books always intrige me because you get to see the progress of how the villain got to be the villain we know and love.
This book is the back story of Cruella De Vil. Reading this, I truly do feel bad for her and I believe that she did what she did because she's truly gone insane. I honestly think if she would have gotten some help and had people there for her who truly did care (at the end at least) it might not have gotten so bad.
I loved that this book was written from her POV. She was telling the story after the incident with the Dalmations and it really shows in the way it was written. You can tell that someone who's a little crazy (and I don't mean that in a mean way) is telling the story, which makes the story more interesting. It does make it difficult to read at times, but sticking through to the end makes you realize why it was written the way it was and you really start to appreciate it.
Overall, this book was great. This series overall is amazing and I can't wait to see what other villains they do (I'm personally hoping for Scar or Hades.