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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
The Animorphs reread continues! Through shenanigans, there are dinosaurs. And some other aliens, but mostly dinosaurs. I found the POV changes a little disorienting, since they switch every chapter, but this one was a fun one.
I've always loved this one, mainly because I really like survival stories. This time through, though, I also stayed engaged after they acquire the dinosaur morphs and start actually living competitively instead of as scared little humans. And that was fun, too. I was also really struck by Tobias's whole I'm-doing-this-so-that-you-guys-won't-feel-guilty thing. Oh, Tobias. So typical.
adventurous
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Violence
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
Well, it's as it says in the title: they go back to the time of the dinosaurs. I think K.A. Applegate creates a really interesting premise with this, and introduces new and unique challenges for the Animorphs to deal with. She introduces some cool dinosaur history into the mix, which is always fun.
There was no point to this in the larger story and I hate the animorphs being the main characters of the universe
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
the ending made me startlingly emotional even though i kind of predicted it. also why did it take them forever to think about morphing dinosaurs and WHY DO THEY NEVER MENTION THE FACT THAT JAKE HAS ALREADY BEEN THROUGH A SARIO RIP?! all i’ll say about the ending is i was listening to exit music (for a film) by radiohead and it fit perfectly.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Definitely much better than the other Megamorphs - the characterizations are stronger and the adventure is better. Cassie really has a hard time in this one, had me crying a lot over her experience. Some great Tobias stuff in this one including plenty for the Tobias/Rachel shippers. Dinosaurs are very cool.
What I really liked about this special edition was that it had nothing to do with the Yeerks. It was a nice break from the stress of the invasion war, and have a totally all new problem to deal with: being sent back in time to the dinosaurs!
Coincidentally, I was also listening to the audiobook of Jurassic park, so I think I am all dinosaured out atm.
Coincidentally, I was also listening to the audiobook of Jurassic park, so I think I am all dinosaured out atm.
My biggest problem with this is that we apparently don’t get any more Dino’s. UNLEASH THE DINOS