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noellegrace8's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
If you're not a booklover, as in, someone who loves both the content and physical presence of books, this wasn't written for you. If you are, reading this will be like your dream come to life. The idea is original, well carried-out, heartwarming and heartstopping at times, and just altogether cozy in an adventurous, high-stakes sort of way. It has some of my favorite characters of all time. Many people label this as elementary fiction, but in my opinion, it falls under a handful of books that I understand to be disconnected when it comes to content versus writing style verses perspective. Perspective-wise, sure we can call this elementary. But the way it's written is more teen, and the principles are more young-adult-oriented, only increasing in books 2 & 3.
Altogether a favorite read of mine.
I don't factor performance into auidiobooks, but I'd give Lynn Redgrave a 4/5 stars. Her narration is very good, but her dialogue isn't varied enough to be engaging, and when it is, some of the voices can come off as overdone or even annoying.
Altogether a favorite read of mine.
I don't factor performance into auidiobooks, but I'd give Lynn Redgrave a 4/5 stars. Her narration is very good, but her dialogue isn't varied enough to be engaging, and when it is, some of the voices can come off as overdone or even annoying.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexism, Blood, Murder, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Fire/Fire injury, Infidelity, Misogyny, Alcohol, Rape, Animal cruelty, Car accident, Death, Grief, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
All of these are either barely mentioned or just alluded to. Very minor stuff.charley0796's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.75
I have wanted to read this book ever since I was a teen and have only just got round to it at the age of 25.
I loved the interweaving of book quotes with the chapters - I thought this was beautiful and a lovely tip of the hat to bookworms everywhere. I was really excited for the concept of a bookworm with the ability to bring characters to life but was left missing something by this book.
However, I found myself counting down the pages to the end of the book. Feeling I was dragging my feet through it rather than savouring each page - and I normally like long books! I found myself questioning the decisions made at some points in the books by characters, which didn’t seem to match their personalities. I felt the text at times was disconnected emotionally - even in parts where emotional reunions were involved! I also felt like I couldn’t easily picture the places in the novel at times as there was a lack of scenic description.
In sum, I really love the concept but feel some descriptions were missing and that there are some areas for development.
I loved the interweaving of book quotes with the chapters - I thought this was beautiful and a lovely tip of the hat to bookworms everywhere. I was really excited for the concept of a bookworm with the ability to bring characters to life but was left missing something by this book.
However, I found myself counting down the pages to the end of the book. Feeling I was dragging my feet through it rather than savouring each page - and I normally like long books! I found myself questioning the decisions made at some points in the books by characters, which didn’t seem to match their personalities. I felt the text at times was disconnected emotionally - even in parts where emotional reunions were involved! I also felt like I couldn’t easily picture the places in the novel at times as there was a lack of scenic description.
In sum, I really love the concept but feel some descriptions were missing and that there are some areas for development.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Fire/Fire injury and Sexual violence
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