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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
Diana Wynne Jones DOES IT AGAIN FOLKS, tho gwedolyn's abuse of chant turned me off most of the book, the ending is a solid 10/10
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A story about two kids being brought in by a magician. The girl is a powerful magician while her brother isn't.
It was kind of annoying how little was explained until the end. It wasn't a mystery thing, just wasn't explained. Also, a lot of things are done without reprocessing. but cut,e easy rea,d and is supposed to be more for children, so some things are to be expected
It was kind of annoying how little was explained until the end. It wasn't a mystery thing, just wasn't explained. Also, a lot of things are done without reprocessing. but cut,e easy rea,d and is supposed to be more for children, so some things are to be expected
Long before Harry Potter, there was Crestomanci! Not claiming the Wynne Jones series is better than Harry Potter, but it is equally as good.
I was torn between 2 and 3 stars. There are several things about this series that intrigued me, but... it feels like Cat has, like, the worst end of the stick for about 95% of the book. I really felt for him. Its like Harry Potter in the beginning of the first book, if it went on to prove how miserable he was day to day.
Also, there are several plot points that could have been really different if the adults in charge would act like goddamn adults who are in charge. Like, seriously. You had one job.
P.S. Gwendolyn is a shocking little brat.
Also, there are several plot points that could have been really different if the adults in charge would act like goddamn adults who are in charge. Like, seriously. You had one job.
P.S. Gwendolyn is a shocking little brat.
This was cute and fun, but most (all?) of the characters were complete assholes. I've got the second book as well and I'll probably pick it up eventually.
Delightful, full of whimsy and wonder. Thoroughly enjoyed every moment.
adventurous
I read part of this series in Dutch when I was a child. I loved it back then and I am glad that at least the first book holds up reading it as and adult. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.