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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Interesting and new . Tony ditzerlizzi keeps us on our toes through out the book .
I love the originality throughout the story. I loved the mystery that Eva Nine was in the midst of. It was satisfying to get a few answers at the end, but not all of them. I hate being left with nothing, but I hate being left with everything even more. The characters are complex, and I love how tough Eva is. She could easily have come across as whiny or weak, but she's not, and I love her, and I can't wait to see where her quest takes her next.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
The Search for WondLa was an imaginative story with amazing details and worldbuilding. I was pleased with the twist in the end, yet I experienced some annoyances while reading. They're probably pet peeves. I think Eva talking to herself while hiding has no other reason than the writer feeling that he couldn't just let her think to herself, so he wanted to switch it up a little. I'm always annoyed at characters that talk when they hide. Do they want to be found?!
Then there's some of the crazy accents in the book. While they certaintely help create an atmosphere, sometimes they were unintentionally funny for me. Especially during fighting sequences. This kinda interrupted my process of trying to sympathize with the characters. Other than that I look forward to reading the sequel.
Then there's some of the crazy accents in the book. While they certaintely help create an atmosphere, sometimes they were unintentionally funny for me. Especially during fighting sequences. This kinda interrupted my process of trying to sympathize with the characters. Other than that I look forward to reading the sequel.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The art is gorgeous, the book is terrible. Really bad writing.
I am always on the search for good kids/YA books because even though I'm well into adulthood, every time I find a good one I feel transported back to when I was a kid and books opened up fantastic new worlds for me. I stumbled across The Search for WondLa randomly and was drawn in by the premise and the illustrations I saw in the sneak peek. Imaginations are the best, but sometimes, especially with unusual creatures, well-done illustrations can add to the experience. I was pleasantly surprised by WondLa and promptly bought the second book, which I am eager to start later today!
The Search for WondLa feels a bit familiar, with influences from a mishmash of old science fiction/fantasy movies and books. I liked it because it added for me a hint of nostalgia and a feeling that I was rereading an old favorite book that I'd forgotten. DiTerlizzi has created a fascinating world and populated it with a wide range of three-dimensional beings (live and robotic).
Eva Nine, the main character, is a 12-year old human girl who is thrust into a strange world that can be both exciting and dangerous as she searches for other humans. Along the way we are introduced to a variety of characters that either help or hinder her quest. I loved meeting all of them and only wish that we could see/learn more about all of them in further detail. While parts of the story could get a little slow, I actually enjoyed the slow moments where you could see a bit of the world unfold or see some character development.
And the illustrations in this are amazing! I purchased the Kindle version, and so while I don't have the paper version for comparison, the illustrations still came out nicely. All of the illustrations were wonderfully detailed and conveyed a part of the narrative so well.
I'd recommend this book to anyone who loves light scifi/fantasy and is either a young reader or, like me, enjoys reading these kind of books. And my suggestion is to not speed through the book for the plot (which I am often guilty of), but instead take your time reading it and discovering this new world with Eva Nine. I'm looking forward to reading the next book and future books written and illustrated by DiTerlizzi!
The Search for WondLa feels a bit familiar, with influences from a mishmash of old science fiction/fantasy movies and books. I liked it because it added for me a hint of nostalgia and a feeling that I was rereading an old favorite book that I'd forgotten. DiTerlizzi has created a fascinating world and populated it with a wide range of three-dimensional beings (live and robotic).
Eva Nine, the main character, is a 12-year old human girl who is thrust into a strange world that can be both exciting and dangerous as she searches for other humans. Along the way we are introduced to a variety of characters that either help or hinder her quest. I loved meeting all of them and only wish that we could see/learn more about all of them in further detail. While parts of the story could get a little slow, I actually enjoyed the slow moments where you could see a bit of the world unfold or see some character development.
And the illustrations in this are amazing! I purchased the Kindle version, and so while I don't have the paper version for comparison, the illustrations still came out nicely. All of the illustrations were wonderfully detailed and conveyed a part of the narrative so well.
I'd recommend this book to anyone who loves light scifi/fantasy and is either a young reader or, like me, enjoys reading these kind of books. And my suggestion is to not speed through the book for the plot (which I am often guilty of), but instead take your time reading it and discovering this new world with Eva Nine. I'm looking forward to reading the next book and future books written and illustrated by DiTerlizzi!
This was the perfect read for me. it came along at just the time and I really enjoyed it. This does feel like a younger books but the ideas and characters are really enjoyable. I didn't want to put it down so I would really recommend it.
This science fiction adventure tells the story of Eva Nine, a young human girl who has been raised in an underground sanctuary by a robot known as MUTHR. When an invader breaks in and destroys their dwelling, Eva Nine escapes to the surface where she discovers an entirely different world than she had been prepared for. The writing is ok, with some abrupt transitions, but kids will get a kick out of this fast paced adventure with allusions to Alice in Wonderland and the Wizard of Oz, and will be anxious for the sequel.