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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
adventurous
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
The true crime here is making kids do school work with a tutor during the Christmas holidays.
This was my third completed book in three days, yet I didn't feel the mileage as I began reading this particular book. I think that this book was well planned in parts. However the adults in it were too thick to be believable. And I just wanted to say, I don't react well to Timothy's and his ilk in any book. The rating here is a bit unfair as I remembered a lot from reading it first, 20 years ago, so there were no great surprises. The finale was not as fun as it should have been. I think that the adventures that happen on hikes or on Kirrin Island are where Enid Blyton shines. I'm looking forward to these. You know, the Famous Five books where they retire from civilization and take food cans with them, or buy stuff like ginger ale and macaroons? Those are the books I'm waiting to read.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
I’m glad that I got the chance to read one of these books again after discovering it in a charity shop.
While I would still definitely recommend it for a young audience, due to its simplicity I wouldn’t recommend it for adults.
While I would still definitely recommend it for a young audience, due to its simplicity I wouldn’t recommend it for adults.
Another masterpiece! Okay, I know I sound weird.
So, the four are getting a tutor in their winter vacations. The tutor is pretty strange, so don't get on the wrong side of him. He dislikes Tim. I mean, who can dislike TIM?
And of course, there is a secret formula that Uncle Quentin is working on. It's stolen. Stolen. STOLEN. Why? Who knows? Blyton isn't in the mood to tell.
One star deducted because of that. That. Exactly that. THAT! And more:
I hope I didn't sound like a real judge? And, also because sometimes I feel that Anne isn't given any importance. Timmy gets full attention, but not poor Anne.
I know I sounded creepy while saying all that, but there are good points too.
Out of the 4/21 of the Famous Five books I've read, this was my utter fave! <3
So, the four are getting a tutor in their winter vacations. The tutor is pretty strange, so don't get on the wrong side of him. He dislikes Tim. I mean, who can dislike TIM?
And of course, there is a secret formula that Uncle Quentin is working on. It's stolen. Stolen. STOLEN. Why? Who knows? Blyton isn't in the mood to tell.
One star deducted because of that. That. Exactly that. THAT! And more:
I hope I didn't sound like a real judge? And, also because sometimes I feel that Anne isn't given any importance. Timmy gets full attention, but not poor Anne.
I know I sounded creepy while saying all that, but there are good points too.
→ It's pacing
→ The characters are diverse
→ It's Blyton! I mean, who doesn't like Blyton?!
Out of the 4/21 of the Famous Five books I've read, this was my utter fave! <3
I’ve been on a reading kick lately with Enid Blyton books. Blyton is a prolific writer but The Famous Five series is one of her most well-known and I began with Five Go Adventuring Again, which I picked up from the library. We follow the usual gang as they stay with family at Kirrin cottage over the Christmas holidays. There’s a thief, a secret way, and lots of adventure.
I really enjoyed this book and the cosy, old fashioned writing style. The mystery was easy to follow, and I didn’t mind easily guessing what was going to happen. I always feel transported to a different place and time with Blyton’s books. I’m looking forward to carrying on with The Famous Five series.
I really enjoyed this book and the cosy, old fashioned writing style. The mystery was easy to follow, and I didn’t mind easily guessing what was going to happen. I always feel transported to a different place and time with Blyton’s books. I’m looking forward to carrying on with The Famous Five series.
Generally a three-star read, but shoots up to four because of the scene that has George rescuing her dog Timothy from the cold, and because he's been kept out, poor Timothy is coughing, so she takes him into the study to keep him warm and rub ointment on his chest and the illustration of George rubbing ointment on Timothy's chest and saying, "Lie down here by the fire, darling, and get nice and warm" made me want to bawl my eyes out.
So, yeah.
So, yeah.
Very good, similar to the first book most of the action happened later in the book. I felt like there was less to set up which allowed the action to start around 2/3rd of the story (rather than the last quater of book 1).
The best character in this book was Timmy hands down.
The best character in this book was Timmy hands down.
Ik heb bijna de hele serie gelezen en vond hem superleuk
Pestering my daughter now to hurry and finish book 1 so I can buy book 3 and start that. I'm not allowed to get too far ahead! xxx