Reviews

Pog by Pádraig Kenny

loststoryteller's review against another edition

4.0

4.5/5*.

What a wonderful and strange little book. I loved both the setting and the writing, but what stood out the most were definitely the characters and their emotional journey. Especially Pog claimed a place in my heart and I will keep thinking about the First Folk and their tales now.
The story has the imagination of a Studio Ghibli film and the slightly dark strangeness of a Tim Burton film and I can imagine that I would make a wonderful animated movie.

goldenbooksgirl's review against another edition

4.0

This is the story of siblings Penny and David, who are grieving the loss of their mother, as they move to a new house and must team up with Pog- one of the “First Folk” who lives in the attic of the new house-to defend themselves from the far more nefarious creatures. Pog is utterly endearing and I could not have loved him more due to his caring, compassionate nature and the beautiful bond he forms with Penny and David. I also became very fond of Penny and David, who are interesting and so wonderful , and I found the antagonist very sinister indeed. I also loved the way this was paced- it unfolds very slowly but it suited the story perfectly for it to be that way and it allowed me to fully get to know the characters. The ending was so moving, and I thoroughly enjoyed this. I`m very much looking forward to going back and reading the author`s debut, hopefully soonish. 4.5/5

gargamela's review

5.0

I have a weakness for books about little people roaming around large houses. And if these books are also set in a fantastical world this makes me extremely happy. Please pick up this book if you share my love for small fantastical creatures that have lovely personalities.

lisasf2f04's review

5.0

Grief and pain, love and joy, monsters and magic. This is an emotional rollercoaster of a book, just gorgeous.
And if they're ever making Pog cuddly toys then I'm first in the the queue ❤