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mrs_faith_owens's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Unobjectively, I hate this book. I’m just not a fan of books that are this kind of dark, even though I enjoy books about murder. But objectively, I have to say this book is really well written. While it is super dark, it isn’t too graphic for most elementary age readers, and this book does a fantastic job of introducing new and very large words to the reader in a way that fits the tone of the book.
Overall, this book — and series — is impressively written with an oddly deep lore for a children’s book. Be warned… if you read this book and continue on with the series, you will be left with more questions that answers… and the answers may not match any questions you ever thought of.
Overall, this book — and series — is impressively written with an oddly deep lore for a children’s book. Be warned… if you read this book and continue on with the series, you will be left with more questions that answers… and the answers may not match any questions you ever thought of.
Minor: Domestic abuse, Alcohol, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Also, child marriage. If you are checking the book before your child reads it, the following sections are probably the most critical to check. Page 8 Pages 45-49 Pages 96-110shitholden's review against another edition
4.0
Sinceramente, esperaba un cuento infantil, y aunque en forma y formato lo sea, imaginarme leyéndolo a un grupo de niños y niñas me ha parecido aterrador. Había visto la serie, y sí, a pesar del dramatismo era una comedia, sin embargo en la lectura ni hay música ni efectos de sonido, solo unos pobres huérfanos aterrorizados.
Una experiencia muy distinta a la serie de Netflix, pero igual de recomendable, sin duda seguiré leyendo la saga.
Una experiencia muy distinta a la serie de Netflix, pero igual de recomendable, sin duda seguiré leyendo la saga.
leaflit's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
breadandmushrooms's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
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
aubdotcom's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-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? No
4.0
Childhood reread activated! This audio was fantastic!
manjala's review against another edition
4.0
Ahh the nostalgia...
I'm surprised I liked this more than I thought I would. This is one of those stories that is still good to read once you're an adult. The narration style is so original and fun, I love how self aware the author seems to be.
I'm surprised I liked this more than I thought I would. This is one of those stories that is still good to read once you're an adult. The narration style is so original and fun, I love how self aware the author seems to be.
sometimesellie's review against another edition
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
barbiealsmalerin's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
morganniemarie's review against another edition
4.0
I hated sad stories as a kid so never read this. Painting my house provides a great opportunity to listen to audiobooks and I did enjoy this one!