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readacorn's review against another edition
4.0
In diesem zahnschmelzzerstörenden Abenteuer wird die Mutter unserer Heldin Kassandra entführt: von einem unheimlichen Gourmet- Koch und Chokolatier, dem blinden Senor Hugo. Nur gegen die legendäre magische Stimmgabel will er sein Opfer wieder freigeben. Werden Kass und Max-Ernest das sagenumwobene Instrument finden, bevor es zu spät ist? Und werden sie das schreckliche Geheimnis lüften, das den Erfolg der berühmten Schokolade von Senor Hugo begründet?
Selbst bei dieser lustigen Kinderbuch-Reihe hatte ich einen zu lange Abstand zum Vorgängerband. Glücklicherweise hat der Autor immer wieder die Erinnerung aufgefrischt. Selbst ohne genaue Erinnerung an die Vorgeschichte hat mich dieses Buch mit seinen komischen Fußnoten, unsichtbaren Kapiteln und ungewöhnlichen Ideen wirklich zum Lachen gebracht. Immer noch ist diese witzige Reihe eine totale Empfehlung für junge und junggebliebene Leser und vor allem für Liebhaber von Schokolade. Der nächste und letzte Band wird nicht mehr so lange auf sich warten lassen.
Selbst bei dieser lustigen Kinderbuch-Reihe hatte ich einen zu lange Abstand zum Vorgängerband. Glücklicherweise hat der Autor immer wieder die Erinnerung aufgefrischt. Selbst ohne genaue Erinnerung an die Vorgeschichte hat mich dieses Buch mit seinen komischen Fußnoten, unsichtbaren Kapiteln und ungewöhnlichen Ideen wirklich zum Lachen gebracht. Immer noch ist diese witzige Reihe eine totale Empfehlung für junge und junggebliebene Leser und vor allem für Liebhaber von Schokolade. Der nächste und letzte Band wird nicht mehr so lange auf sich warten lassen.
mezzosherri's review against another edition
3.0
PB's secret series continues to be fun here in book #3, focused on the sense of taste. However, this trip around the block was less enjoyable to me for a few reasons: 1) the deep focus on the mechanics of chocolate-making was less interesting than previous book's topics (synesthesia and homunculuses); 2) our kid-heroes' mistakes were less of the "understandable 'cos they're just kids" and more of the "these kids are too stupid to live" variety; and (most importantly) 3) PB's narratological/typographical tricks (the torn-out chapter, the invisible ink, the spiked chocolates and the extra note "scotch-taped" into the manuscript) finally crossed the line he's been dancing all series, going from "almost-but-not-quite annoying" to "yeah, it's annoying."
Here's hoping the rest of the series recaptures the fun of the first couple of books.
Here's hoping the rest of the series recaptures the fun of the first couple of books.
savmhunter's review against another edition
5.0
This series is so excellent. Not only is the storyline good in of itself but the author regularly breaks the fourth wall adding comments, emotions, suggestions, and explanations, adding a wonderful humor to the book. Another thing this author does well is he has taken his story beyond the book and made it a part of his daily life, living in secret and warning everyone not to read his book. The series is one I would recommend to everyone, young, old, brave, and cowardly. And especially those with a love for chocolate.
1literaryfairy's review against another edition
5.0
The next installment of the Secret Series! Just finished it 9/15. OOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH not fair PB!!! Now I have to wait for another year to find out the secret!!!!!!!!!!! GRRRRR>
bdamokos's review against another edition
3.0
Good book, somewhat low quality ebook edition though (lots of formatting errors).
sasha_in_a_box's review against another edition
4.0
Ooh, I liked this one! Very chocolatey mystery full of old favorite characters and cute/menacing new ones. Also, I learned a lot about chocolate! Who knew?
hollyjoy2's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
kautaru's review against another edition
4.5
I'm honestly amazed at how entertaining these books are; each one better than the last. I especially loved the creative liberties the author took with the chapters in this book. Having chapter 15 in the very beginning and mixing up the order of other chapters—genius. Also, Cass's character development? And the discoveries?? Yesss we love to see it. Also, Yoji escapades in the forest were quite entertaining. I know a little bit of Japanese and from what I could tell it was all correct. Max-Ernest goes without saying, he's fabulous as usual.
axolotl13's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes