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theybedax's review against another edition
5.0
The beauty in this story is the fact that no punches are held. Courtney has two parents that only care for their own greed and is thus moved into a creepy home with her equally creepy Uncle, or is he her great Uncle, great great Uncle perhaps? She is not one to cry over spilt milk or change for the whims of those around her. She is curious, is truly cares for those she believes deserve it. She will fight your battle for you, if she feels you need it. This book is harsh, beautiful, and so real even with the fantastical story line.
tawneylee's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
3.5
showlola's review against another edition
4.0
Really endearing main character, fun stories and adventure, funny and spooky. Great for tweens and teens who liked the Graveyard Book and Coraline.
nattycran's review against another edition
1.0
I was not the target audience. That being said, I could not recommend it to parents because it is what my mom would call a “bad attitude” book and includes some jokes in very poor taste.
emilyyjjean's review against another edition
5.0
I didn't really know what to expect before reading this book. I was a little skeptical since it's labeled as juvenile literature. But I really loved this story! It was very interesting, I love Courtney, and the artwork is really cool.
I will definitely be reading more in the series.
I will definitely be reading more in the series.
jfrisbie3's review against another edition
5.0
I was looking for an easy read after writing a long paper for class and I found it. Its a quick easy read...
saminaspellman's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Really enjoyed this one. A great middle-grade read for fans of Emily the Strange, Sabrina the Teenage Witch or Stranger Things.
ectracy's review against another edition
3.0
Originally published in 2002, Courtney Crumrin Volume 1: The Night Things is the first four chapters of the series starring Courtney – a Daria-like middle schooler who is uprooted from her middle class suburban neighborhood to live with her eccentric Uncle Aloysius in his creepy mansion. A tried and true premise, I wanted to like this book more than I did.
I really liked the color palate – purple purple everywhere! I enjoyed the Dark Market scene in Chapter 3, it's what I imagine Knockturn Alley would look like if it was the size of Diagon Alley. The drawings of the people were not my favorite. I kept getting distracted from the storyline staring at the bulky drawn faces and the claw like hands. The characters themselves were interesting – Courtney, her money grubbing social ladder climbing parents, Uncle Aloysius, and the parade of night creatures.
I think I will pick up the subsequent volumes to read because I did like the storyline but the drawing wasn't doing it for me.
I really liked the color palate – purple purple everywhere! I enjoyed the Dark Market scene in Chapter 3, it's what I imagine Knockturn Alley would look like if it was the size of Diagon Alley. The drawings of the people were not my favorite. I kept getting distracted from the storyline staring at the bulky drawn faces and the claw like hands. The characters themselves were interesting – Courtney, her money grubbing social ladder climbing parents, Uncle Aloysius, and the parade of night creatures.
I think I will pick up the subsequent volumes to read because I did like the storyline but the drawing wasn't doing it for me.
delladahlia's review against another edition
5.0
As a 13 year old I fell in love with the world of the Night Things and related to the incorrigible Courtney in so many ways. Ten years ago I gobbled up this series and loved every minute of the morose mysteries. It was perfect for a little girl in that stage of life that feels just as, if not more horrifying than coming arcoss a hungry goblin.
As a 23 year old this came back onto my radar; and not only managed to remain as engaging as it was for my younger self, but Courtney's blunt observations of the lives and deaths she encounters have become even more relatable.
Mr. Naifeh has not only written a delightful day-mare for tweens and teens. This series has become timeless and a joy for adults with a taste for the darkly fantastic.
As a 23 year old this came back onto my radar; and not only managed to remain as engaging as it was for my younger self, but Courtney's blunt observations of the lives and deaths she encounters have become even more relatable.
Mr. Naifeh has not only written a delightful day-mare for tweens and teens. This series has become timeless and a joy for adults with a taste for the darkly fantastic.