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missbookiverse's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars. This wasn't bad but it wasn't very interesting either because when everything went down at the end all you got was a summary in form of a letter. I wish this had been more twisted. It's supposed to give you some backstory on Gabriel but it doesn't really reveal anything new or add something to his character.
polkadotgirl's review against another edition
3.0
3/5 stars:
This short story follows Michele's (Gabriel's sister) POV and we get a glimpse into Gabriel's backstory and family life as well as seeing a bit more of Black/White Witches politics and dynamics.
There weren't enough pages for me to form a deep connection with Michele so I mostly liked this story because it let me see a bit more of Gabriel (who became my favorite character of Half Bad) and it helped me understand him better in the point he's at when Nathan first meets him.
I am really intrigued by the politics of this magic system and I really like the exploration of the Whites/Blacks conflicts so I can't wait to read more about that.
This short story follows Michele's (Gabriel's sister) POV and we get a glimpse into Gabriel's backstory and family life as well as seeing a bit more of Black/White Witches politics and dynamics.
There weren't enough pages for me to form a deep connection with Michele so I mostly liked this story because it let me see a bit more of Gabriel (who became my favorite character of Half Bad) and it helped me understand him better in the point he's at when Nathan first meets him.
I am really intrigued by the politics of this magic system and I really like the exploration of the Whites/Blacks conflicts so I can't wait to read more about that.
ponyboy13's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
pewterwolf's review against another edition
3.0
Review Taken From The Pewter Wolf
Gabriel and Michele is in a new and scary world. They understand that they are Black Witches so the world is cruel to them anyway, but with their mother dead and their father drowning himself with booze, the brother and sister are clinging to each other. They have to find their way when they move to Florida and when Michele begins to fall for a boy that could be seen as unsuitable. Soon, loyalty and love will be tested, but will Michele make a deadly mistake...?
Before I go any further, I have to state that even though this is a prequel, I would strongly advise to read this after Half Bad. I asked on Twitter if I should read this before or after [b:Half Bad|18079804|Half Bad (Half Bad, #1)|Sally Green|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1413889712s/18079804.jpg|24802827], and I was told strongly to read this after but I had to read it before Half Wild.
Now with that out of the way, I am going to be honest with you. I didn't love it as much as I loved Half Bad. I liked it, but there was something about this eNovella that I couldn't warm to and I'm not sure why...
Ok, let's say the good - Sally's writing style is excellent again with this. She write this story in Michele's diary with entries (and small notes written between Michele and Gabriel, showing that Gabriel reads his sister's diary and Michele knows it. I like it alot as it shows their connection and I enjoyed reading this side of the story).
But, like I said, there was something about this story that didn't make me fall in love with it. I didn't warm to the whole "Romeo & Juilet" vibe but this wasn' the problem. There was something about this story that I didn't like and I can't put my finger on what the problem is...
But I like it. Just not as much as Half Bad. But I think this has some importance (or some clue) over Gabriel when we meet him again in [b:Half Wild|20814989|Half Wild (The Half Bad Trilogy, #2)|Sally Green|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1413889802s/20814989.jpg|40160453]... We shall see...
Gabriel and Michele is in a new and scary world. They understand that they are Black Witches so the world is cruel to them anyway, but with their mother dead and their father drowning himself with booze, the brother and sister are clinging to each other. They have to find their way when they move to Florida and when Michele begins to fall for a boy that could be seen as unsuitable. Soon, loyalty and love will be tested, but will Michele make a deadly mistake...?
Before I go any further, I have to state that even though this is a prequel, I would strongly advise to read this after Half Bad. I asked on Twitter if I should read this before or after [b:Half Bad|18079804|Half Bad (Half Bad, #1)|Sally Green|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1413889712s/18079804.jpg|24802827], and I was told strongly to read this after but I had to read it before Half Wild.
Now with that out of the way, I am going to be honest with you. I didn't love it as much as I loved Half Bad. I liked it, but there was something about this eNovella that I couldn't warm to and I'm not sure why...
Ok, let's say the good - Sally's writing style is excellent again with this. She write this story in Michele's diary with entries (and small notes written between Michele and Gabriel, showing that Gabriel reads his sister's diary and Michele knows it. I like it alot as it shows their connection and I enjoyed reading this side of the story).
But, like I said, there was something about this story that didn't make me fall in love with it. I didn't warm to the whole "Romeo & Juilet" vibe but this wasn' the problem. There was something about this story that I didn't like and I can't put my finger on what the problem is...
But I like it. Just not as much as Half Bad. But I think this has some importance (or some clue) over Gabriel when we meet him again in [b:Half Wild|20814989|Half Wild (The Half Bad Trilogy, #2)|Sally Green|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1413889802s/20814989.jpg|40160453]... We shall see...
almostlikequake's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
eleonora_fr's review
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.25
drako1357's review against another edition
3.0
El Lado Falso es una novela corta escrita por Sally Green en 2014, es una precuela del libro El Lado Oscuro. Esta novela, se situa en los meses previos a la historia principal y se presenta en forma de un diario, obra de Michele, la hermana menor de Gabriele, uno de los protagonistas principales de la saga.
Es una obra interesante y que funciona bien como punto de partida dentro de la trilogía principal, proporcionando un contexto lleno de intrigas y emociones . La autora, logra escribe una historia que no solo entretiene, sino que también invita a la reflexión sobre temas universales como la dualidad, la lealtad y la complejidad de las relaciones humanas a pesar de ser un relato breve.
Es una obra interesante y que funciona bien como punto de partida dentro de la trilogía principal, proporcionando un contexto lleno de intrigas y emociones . La autora, logra escribe una historia que no solo entretiene, sino que también invita a la reflexión sobre temas universales como la dualidad, la lealtad y la complejidad de las relaciones humanas a pesar de ser un relato breve.
_skyream's review against another edition
4.0
(4/5 ☆)
Tengo entendido que muchas personas han recomendado leer este relato después de leer El Lado Oscuro, pero yo he preferido leerlo antes. Sin embargo, sé que al hacer esto se perderá un poco la emoción de conocer a un personaje que aparece en el primer libro, pero la razón por la que quise empezar primero con este fue porque quería probar como era el estilo de la escritora antes de empezar con El Lado Oscuro.
El Lado Falso, es una novela corta escrita al estilo de un diario y está situada meses antes a los acontecimientos ocurridos en El Lado Oscuro. Narrada desde el punto de vista de Michéle, hermana menor de Gabriel (personaje del primer libro), en el cual conoceremos una parte de su vida y la de su hermano. Como ha sido esta después de haber dejado Europa y las razones que los llevaron a irse de allí.
Para ser una novela corta he disfrutado mucho de su historia. Me ha parecido bastante interesante, entretenida e intensa; sin embargo, sentí que le hicieron falta un poco más de páginas.
Primero, que destaco de esta novela es la información que aporta referente a la rivalidad que existe entre los brujos negros y blancos, sus reglas y las consecuencias que estas tienen si no son cumplidas. Luego, está la relación que existe entre Michéle y su hermano, una de las cuales me ha parecido muy importante y a la vez linda tanto que hasta a mí me ha hecho desear querer tener una así (si es que tuviera un hermano, claro). Por último, está el final el cual me pareció un poco apresurado, pero no me quejo mucho.
En conclusión, El Lado Falso es una novela corta con una historia muy adictiva e intensa; además, de aportar información relevante; también, nos muestra la realidad y la violencia que existe en la sociedad de los brujos.
Sally Green, sin lugar a dudas, es una autora que puede generar que sientas un montón de emociones con tan solo relato y no quiero imaginar las emociones que me hará sentir cuando empiece a leer El Lado Oscuro.
Tengo entendido que muchas personas han recomendado leer este relato después de leer El Lado Oscuro, pero yo he preferido leerlo antes. Sin embargo, sé que al hacer esto se perderá un poco la emoción de conocer a un personaje que aparece en el primer libro, pero la razón por la que quise empezar primero con este fue porque quería probar como era el estilo de la escritora antes de empezar con El Lado Oscuro.
El Lado Falso, es una novela corta escrita al estilo de un diario y está situada meses antes a los acontecimientos ocurridos en El Lado Oscuro. Narrada desde el punto de vista de Michéle, hermana menor de Gabriel (personaje del primer libro), en el cual conoceremos una parte de su vida y la de su hermano. Como ha sido esta después de haber dejado Europa y las razones que los llevaron a irse de allí.
Para ser una novela corta he disfrutado mucho de su historia. Me ha parecido bastante interesante, entretenida e intensa; sin embargo, sentí que le hicieron falta un poco más de páginas.
Primero, que destaco de esta novela es la información que aporta referente a la rivalidad que existe entre los brujos negros y blancos, sus reglas y las consecuencias que estas tienen si no son cumplidas. Luego, está la relación que existe entre Michéle y su hermano, una de las cuales me ha parecido muy importante y a la vez linda tanto que hasta a mí me ha hecho desear querer tener una así (si es que tuviera un hermano, claro). Por último, está el final el cual me pareció un poco apresurado, pero no me quejo mucho.
En conclusión, El Lado Falso es una novela corta con una historia muy adictiva e intensa; además, de aportar información relevante; también, nos muestra la realidad y la violencia que existe en la sociedad de los brujos.
Sally Green, sin lugar a dudas, es una autora que puede generar que sientas un montón de emociones con tan solo relato y no quiero imaginar las emociones que me hará sentir cuando empiece a leer El Lado Oscuro.
rickus90's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this little novella. Full review over here: https://rickusbookshelf.wordpress.com/2016/05/11/half-lies-half-thruths-by-sally-green-half-bad-0-5-and-0-6/