Reviews

Big Trouble by R.A. Spratt

quillify_'s review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful informative lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

thenewyorkbookshelf's review against another edition

3.0

3.5

wordnerd153's review

4.0

Another fantastically quirky entry in the series. I adore Friday, but Melanie has quickly become my favorite character. With such a cliffhanger ending, I can’t wait to read book 4!

a_d's review

adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5

klb72's review

3.0

My 10 year old and I had fun reading this together - sharing a laugh at several points, so big tick on that account.

madeleineb's review

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

3.75

brooke_e_charlie's review

4.0

Like all the previous Friday Barnes books, I found this one also quite enjoyable even as a slightly older reader.

In this story, Friday is still hired by students to solve strange and odd mysteries, whilst also figuring out an overarching mystery of a thief named The Pimpernel. So the concept remains largely similar to past Friday Barnes books, which can be viewed by some as a good or a bad thing, but if the formula works don't change it.

I enjoyed its simplicity, I appreciated its jokes and writing style, and the character Melanie still remains one of my most relatable and delightful characters I have seen in a book aimed at tweens.

4/5. Enjoyable for the most part and would recommend.