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jonahahaha's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-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? Yes
3.25
meghan_solo's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hroszczyk's review
3.0
Read-aloud with the kids. Solidly enjoyable, but not nearly as compelling as the first in the series.
alisonlschultz's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.5
sallyavena's review
4.0
I didn't find this one quite as exciting as the first, but the kids have loved it. We've been reading it outloud. It's set up to continue which the kids are excited about.
sternbergjulie's review
5.0
THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY AND THE PERILOUS JOURNEY, manages, miraculously, to be even better than its excellent predecessor (THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY). The sequel has the same strengths as the original -- four heroes, two boys and two girls, who are unusual and likable; compelling villains; adventures galore; a nice message or two; and writing with scarcely a false note. The sequel is also a tiny bit less over-the-top than the original. But if you're looking for a realistic read, neither book is for you.
jokiwi's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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
3.75
I found the writing and characterization in this one a little clumsier than in the previous volume, but my love for Constance Contraire overcomes a lot of it. And it was a page-turner! I couldn't put it down!
justlily's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0