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deviki's review against another edition
3.0
I could never win in this book and it was super embarrassing LOL
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Books I've read and provided detailed reviews over the years but all data is lost after accidental deletion and GD refuse to restore it back.
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arthurbdd's review
5.0
Legendarily difficult, but entertaining with it. Full review: https://refereeingandreflection.wordpress.com/2018/11/01/the-reading-canary-fighting-fantasy-part-4/
cathy_browne's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
thegothiclibrary's review
4.0
I actually found a computerized version of this book on Steam, while other members of my book club read along with paperback copies. There were a few slight differences in the text, though the main difference was in gameplay--mainly that you can't cheat in the steam version.
The first thing I will say was that this was way too hard! There is only one way to escape the house, and a pretty strict path you have to follow to accomplish it. It made the playing experience very frustrating--but also very compelling. If I'd had the physical book, I would have just given up after several hours and read to the end. But I wound up persevering with the game, and after quite a few hours on Easy mode, I finally beat it.
Ultimately, the concept was really fun--and I like the combination of "choose your own adventure" with dice-rolling and adversary fights--but I would have preferred if there were a few more paths to victory.
The first thing I will say was that this was way too hard! There is only one way to escape the house, and a pretty strict path you have to follow to accomplish it. It made the playing experience very frustrating--but also very compelling. If I'd had the physical book, I would have just given up after several hours and read to the end. But I wound up persevering with the game, and after quite a few hours on Easy mode, I finally beat it.
Ultimately, the concept was really fun--and I like the combination of "choose your own adventure" with dice-rolling and adversary fights--but I would have preferred if there were a few more paths to victory.
cmrosens's review
5.0
Ok, this is so much fun and I haven't managed not to die yet. I've got the app for iOS. I love the dice rolls as part of the gameplay, which augments the Choose Your Own Adventure aspect. The app itself is worth the money - the graphics are great and there are three modes, but I'm fairly sure I'll have to cheat to win, as with all CYOA games ;) There are bookmarks in the app that you can use, too.
It's a lot of fun and my book group has been playing it all week. Really looking forward to discussing it with them!
It's a lot of fun and my book group has been playing it all week. Really looking forward to discussing it with them!
si0bhan's review
3.0
If the truth is to be known, these books are fun at first. Sadly, however, they quickly grow old.
If you have experienced one of these kinds of books you have experienced them all. Whilst the stories differ, the effect they have upon a person is the same across the board. You have fun for a while and then they are put aside.
It is okay to pick up one or two throughout your life but I would not recommend going out of your way to buy them en masse. As for which one(s) you pick up… well, that is a choice only you can make.
If you have experienced one of these kinds of books you have experienced them all. Whilst the stories differ, the effect they have upon a person is the same across the board. You have fun for a while and then they are put aside.
It is okay to pick up one or two throughout your life but I would not recommend going out of your way to buy them en masse. As for which one(s) you pick up… well, that is a choice only you can make.
owlbesatreading's review
5.0
Fighting Fantasies from my childhood! I forgot about these! Loved them!
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