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nordicreads's review against another edition
4.0
Well-written story with an interesting premise. Very much a Toy Story-esque setting but with book characters.
I felt the text came close to becoming stale a few times but never quite did. Kept me going and the twist ending I liked. My only grip is that all the characters aside from the leads, don't get enough attention. There were several who I'd have liked to get to know better. They're not quite "just furniture" but it does feel like they're often just there to make the world feel not quite as empty.
Hoping the side characters get more love in the sequel.
I felt the text came close to becoming stale a few times but never quite did. Kept me going and the twist ending I liked. My only grip is that all the characters aside from the leads, don't get enough attention. There were several who I'd have liked to get to know better. They're not quite "just furniture" but it does feel like they're often just there to make the world feel not quite as empty.
Hoping the side characters get more love in the sequel.
sarahs_bookdragon's review against another edition
4.0
Really liked this book! The fictional world was amazing and this is every reader's fantasy. A lovely tale that can be associated with a PG fanfiction of the book-obsessed. (Plus, this REALLY helped me get over my reading slump!)
[A little more spoiler-y here):
My only issue with the book is one of the main characters. Delilah just felt too cliche and fairytale to be relatable. Her high school life alone doesn't make sense. I seriously doubt that the ENTIRE school is going to hate you for breaking a popular girl's nose. Many people probably don't even know who you are, Delilah. Chill.
She was just unrelatable and unlikeable, despite the fact that I am probably supposed to identify with her. I found it hardest to get through her chapters, (which is why I still haven't finished the next book: Off the Page).
BUT, overall, I really enjoyed this read.
[A little more spoiler-y here):
My only issue with the book is one of the main characters. Delilah just felt too cliche and fairytale to be relatable. Her high school life alone doesn't make sense. I seriously doubt that the ENTIRE school is going to hate you for breaking a popular girl's nose. Many people probably don't even know who you are, Delilah. Chill.
She was just unrelatable and unlikeable, despite the fact that I am probably supposed to identify with her. I found it hardest to get through her chapters, (which is why I still haven't finished the next book: Off the Page).
BUT, overall, I really enjoyed this read.
keilabutler's review against another edition
1.0
I started reading this book before reading any of the reviews. I LOVE Jodi Picoult books. After reading the reviews I decided that I would give the book a chance. But nope, I am quitting before I even get to page 100. I have too many books in my TBR pile to waste time on a mediocre book that does not catch and keep my attention.
marieintheraw's review against another edition
4.0
There's a reason Jodi Picoult was top writer back then.
sarahstarkey's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
isabella1018's review against another edition
4.0
Wow! I didn't expect to love this book as much as I did!
I loved the character and how this one book comes alive.
I ship Oliver and Deliah!
Overall this was a very enjoyable book.
I loved the character and how this one book comes alive.
I ship Oliver and Deliah!
Overall this was a very enjoyable book.
sksrenninger's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely an intriguing and captivating read, and an exciting premise. I felt like interspersing the fairy tale with the contemporary story left each branch a little under-developed, though - while I liked the characters, I didn't feel like we got to know any of them very well. I also found the ending a little jarring and somewhat dissatisfying.
mslenakay's review against another edition
3.0
It started off really cute, but then the concept got confusing and a bid muddled.
By the end I was just left to wonder about how their life would be as Delilah went around explaining the world to Oliver and how the author wouldn't notice her son's absence... Edgar, the video gamer, suddenly wonders how people got into that box? It seemed to me that it took a long time to get to the end only to have it rushed.
Overall I did like the book. I kept reading and wanting to know what would happen next.
By the end I was just left to wonder about how their life would be as Delilah went around explaining the world to Oliver and how the author wouldn't notice her son's absence... Edgar, the video gamer, suddenly wonders how people got into that box? It seemed to me that it took a long time to get to the end only to have it rushed.
Overall I did like the book. I kept reading and wanting to know what would happen next.
lyramadeline's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
mhwhitebear's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0