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3.72 AVERAGE
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Cerita Charlie Bone ini memang menarik, meski klimaksnya masih terlalu sedikit kurang greget. Juga, tampaknya kesulitan yang dihadapi oleh setiap tokohnya jika diberi penilaian dalam level 1-5, saya bisa memastikan masih baru sampai di level 2.
Misal seperti kesulitan ketika Charlie terjebak di reruntuhan atau ketika Emma akan kembali bersama bibinya. Seakan-akan adegan ini dipercepat untuk sampai ke akhir cerita. Tapi, so far so good. Karena saya menikmati petualangan Charlie dan secepatnya ingin segera membaca buku duanya.
Cerita Charlie Bone ini memang menarik, meski klimaksnya masih terlalu sedikit kurang greget. Juga, tampaknya kesulitan yang dihadapi oleh setiap tokohnya jika diberi penilaian dalam level 1-5, saya bisa memastikan masih baru sampai di level 2.
Misal seperti kesulitan ketika Charlie terjebak di reruntuhan atau ketika Emma akan kembali bersama bibinya. Seakan-akan adegan ini dipercepat untuk sampai ke akhir cerita. Tapi, so far so good. Karena saya menikmati petualangan Charlie dan secepatnya ingin segera membaca buku duanya.
Literally one of my favorite series of all time. Rivals Harry Potter to me. I love the characters and how real and “normal” they seem. The adventures are fun, but really great to kids (they almost always include an adult in on what they’re doing). They just flow so well. I always recommend this to younger (8+) readers!
This review covers the entire series:
I discovered this series when I was around 12 years old (I think? It was a long time ago.) and, when I turned 20, bought every single book in an attempt to put a lock on my childhood nostalgia. I then proceeded to read every single one of them, and now, here we are.
I’ll start off by saying this – this book series is not the best thing I’ve ever read. The final rating will reveal that. That being said, I think it merits some originality. So, here we go!
The series’s main character is Charlie Bone, a Child of the Red King. Who’s the Red King? He’s this guy who lived hundreds of years ago, a magician for all intents and purposes. The Red King had a host of powers, and he also had ten children. Each child had one of his awesome powers, and all their descendants have an awesome power too. So far, so good. It’s kind of like the X-Men in that regard, especially with this next point: the kids, in the late 20th century (this book is based in the late 1990s) all go to this special school in the UK where they can be around each other. The school is, in fact, the King’s old castle converted into a mansion for the Bloor family, and also an academy for Gifted Youngsters.
Jesus Christ, yeah, it really does sound like X-Men here. And Harry Potter. There’s a lot of familiar elements there.
Each kid who’s a definite descendant of the Red King has some awesome power, as I said before. Charlie’s is ‘picture travelling’ – he can enter a photo or a painting and talk to the people inside it, gathering information and maybe even taking artifacts if he needs it. He’s the only picture traveler the series introduces us to, but there are so many other cool powers – Asa is a shape shifter, Emma can fly, Billy can talk to animals, Paton can control electricity, Manfred is a hypnotist, Tancred can control storms. The whole thing is full of characters with weird and wonderful abilities who create a cast of very delightful teenagers. While the book is written for children and can sometimes fall a bit flat if you’re an adult reader, the characters themselves are very interesting to follow. They’re not perfect, and they’re still learning how to sort things out for themselves, but you really do enjoy watching them do just that.
The story develops in a way that I wasn’t expecting, culminating in a giant battle between the Red King’s evil and good descendants. In a true show of morality, the characters fight away what’s left of the evil influences, and triumph happily by the eighth book. However, I did feel like the ending of the series was a bit anticlimactic; the victory went a bit too smoothly, and the whole thing was just a bit too ‘feel good’ for me. This might be coming from the part of me that really enjoyed the Harry Potter series and how it really made me feel for the characters going through the Second Wizardring War. But still.
On a positive note, the characters are lovable, the books are the perfect quick-and-easy read for a boring Christmas vacation, and honestly, (and here I’ll put a SPOILER WARNING) the book when Charlie finally finds his father again after all those years is one of the most satisfying things I’ve ever read.
Final rating: 3/5. Keep in mind, these are children’s book. But if anybody wants their kids to read something light and enjoyable, this is definitely it!
I discovered this series when I was around 12 years old (I think? It was a long time ago.) and, when I turned 20, bought every single book in an attempt to put a lock on my childhood nostalgia. I then proceeded to read every single one of them, and now, here we are.
I’ll start off by saying this – this book series is not the best thing I’ve ever read. The final rating will reveal that. That being said, I think it merits some originality. So, here we go!
The series’s main character is Charlie Bone, a Child of the Red King. Who’s the Red King? He’s this guy who lived hundreds of years ago, a magician for all intents and purposes. The Red King had a host of powers, and he also had ten children. Each child had one of his awesome powers, and all their descendants have an awesome power too. So far, so good. It’s kind of like the X-Men in that regard, especially with this next point: the kids, in the late 20th century (this book is based in the late 1990s) all go to this special school in the UK where they can be around each other. The school is, in fact, the King’s old castle converted into a mansion for the Bloor family, and also an academy for Gifted Youngsters.
Jesus Christ, yeah, it really does sound like X-Men here. And Harry Potter. There’s a lot of familiar elements there.
Each kid who’s a definite descendant of the Red King has some awesome power, as I said before. Charlie’s is ‘picture travelling’ – he can enter a photo or a painting and talk to the people inside it, gathering information and maybe even taking artifacts if he needs it. He’s the only picture traveler the series introduces us to, but there are so many other cool powers – Asa is a shape shifter, Emma can fly, Billy can talk to animals, Paton can control electricity, Manfred is a hypnotist, Tancred can control storms. The whole thing is full of characters with weird and wonderful abilities who create a cast of very delightful teenagers. While the book is written for children and can sometimes fall a bit flat if you’re an adult reader, the characters themselves are very interesting to follow. They’re not perfect, and they’re still learning how to sort things out for themselves, but you really do enjoy watching them do just that.
The story develops in a way that I wasn’t expecting, culminating in a giant battle between the Red King’s evil and good descendants. In a true show of morality, the characters fight away what’s left of the evil influences, and triumph happily by the eighth book. However, I did feel like the ending of the series was a bit anticlimactic; the victory went a bit too smoothly, and the whole thing was just a bit too ‘feel good’ for me. This might be coming from the part of me that really enjoyed the Harry Potter series and how it really made me feel for the characters going through the Second Wizardring War. But still.
On a positive note, the characters are lovable, the books are the perfect quick-and-easy read for a boring Christmas vacation, and honestly, (and here I’ll put a SPOILER WARNING) the book when Charlie finally finds his father again after all those years is one of the most satisfying things I’ve ever read.
Final rating: 3/5. Keep in mind, these are children’s book. But if anybody wants their kids to read something light and enjoyable, this is definitely it!
3.5 stars. reread!!! wow, this was a blast from the past. I love this story and the large cast of heroes and villains just as much as I did as a kid. My biggest wish is that the characters were more developed. Several just blend together. I love the idea behind all of them (They have a Stranger Things dynamic that is so great) but they aren't individually strong enough. however the plot is just *****. so mysterious and magical.
Couldn’t get in to the audiobook I think. Might be easier with a physical copy.
adventurous
dark
hopeful
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
A lot of people call the Children of the Red King a Harry Potter clone, but they clearly didn't read the book. Besides not everyone is magical and one book has more diversity than Rowlings entire series.
I picked up the audiobook as a way to stay awake during the long commute to and from work and it helped me pick up on a few jokes I didn't understand as a kid.
That being said though, I still do not understand what happened during the final battle, specifically towards Asa and Billy Raven. I'm not sure if it's poorly written or if I'm just not getting Britain's English phrasing.
I picked up the audiobook as a way to stay awake during the long commute to and from work and it helped me pick up on a few jokes I didn't understand as a kid.
That being said though, I still do not understand what happened during the final battle, specifically towards Asa and Billy Raven. I'm not sure if it's poorly written or if I'm just not getting Britain's English phrasing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Stalking
Imagine Harry Potter, but lower the stakes of the main character's quest. This is a story of a reluctant hero that just tries to do the right thing for those around him. It's got interesting powers, and wicked antagonists. Highly recommend this for all ages.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Recommended for readers who liked Harry Potter. Charlie Bone is on a little bit lower reading level than the Potter books, and it is less dramatic and spooky- so it would be great for those students who aren't ready for Potter but want something similar.
Personally, I found it confusing that the author switches between character perspectives rather suddenly and does not clearly signal that there has been a change. Sometimes she doesn't even start a new paragraph before she switches so I found myself having to go back and reread sections after I realized they were from a different character's point of view.
However, the story is entertaining and clever- plus there are some awesome magical cats, and awesome magical cats make any book worth reading.
Personally, I found it confusing that the author switches between character perspectives rather suddenly and does not clearly signal that there has been a change. Sometimes she doesn't even start a new paragraph before she switches so I found myself having to go back and reread sections after I realized they were from a different character's point of view.
However, the story is entertaining and clever- plus there are some awesome magical cats, and awesome magical cats make any book worth reading.
I loved this introduction to the series. It's an interesting world. It is very much like "Harry Potter", but more accessible for a younger audience. It's a quick, easy read, too.
I liked a lot of the ideas presented in the series. A lot of the characters were fun, especially Charlie's uncle and the Flames.
My main issues are that it kind of peters out by the end of the series. Yes, it's nice to see Charlie and his friends maturing and coming into his powers - I enjoyed that part - but the books stayed too goody-good for too long.
If you want some easy, pleasant fantasy/supernatural, take a gander at these books. I'd avoid the last three or so in the series, though.
I liked a lot of the ideas presented in the series. A lot of the characters were fun, especially Charlie's uncle and the Flames.
My main issues are that it kind of peters out by the end of the series. Yes, it's nice to see Charlie and his friends maturing and coming into his powers - I enjoyed that part - but the books stayed too goody-good for too long.
If you want some easy, pleasant fantasy/supernatural, take a gander at these books. I'd avoid the last three or so in the series, though.