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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Rereading The Animorphs is giving me life. I tried to give this four stars because maybe it’s a little less exciting than book one, but no, actually, so many suspenseful moments. Five stars.
adventurous
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
Pretty good for a sequel to keep you pushing through, but independently the formula hasn't been solidified here.
I didn't mind this book, but definitely a tamer follow-up to the first book! In this sequel, our team of Animorphs tries to infiltrate the home of Yeerk-controlled Vice Principal Chapman, but the plan not only goes awry, but leads to dangerous consequences.
I enjoyed that we got to have a different POV this time with Rachel, but I'll admit that I wish I could've gotten just a bit more to get to know her a bit more. Then again, the purpose of this book seemed more like it wanted to show just how hosts can rebel against the Yeerks in their heads and the overarching fear that Visser 3 creates in those who meet him. Not to mention it also gave us more information about the species they control. I'll admit, the cannibalism was very unexpected but it's not an Animorph book if there isn't at least one moment that has your jaw dropping from disbelief or body horror.
I enjoyed that we got to have a different POV this time with Rachel, but I'll admit that I wish I could've gotten just a bit more to get to know her a bit more. Then again, the purpose of this book seemed more like it wanted to show just how hosts can rebel against the Yeerks in their heads and the overarching fear that Visser 3 creates in those who meet him. Not to mention it also gave us more information about the species they control. I'll admit, the cannibalism was very unexpected but it's not an Animorph book if there isn't at least one moment that has your jaw dropping from disbelief or body horror.
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Rereading this series after discovering some copies at the library sale. Honestly can say I still enjoy them even as an adult. I can see why they appealed to my 13yo self, because the kids are written with authenticity and distinction, but the themes are surprisingly complex and thought-provoking. It's cheesy, yes, but there's some meat in that dish, too - kind of like the themes of identity and fascism hidden behind Wolverine's yellow spandex.
Less happens here, and what does happen is rather more tedious: Rachel makes well-intended mistakes (and the rest of the group compensates for them). The saving grace is the way that these kids interact with the minds of their morphs, being overwhelmed by them, taking solace in them; I suppose that in the long run it could grow repetitive, but so far it serves to illustrate the intense emotional strain they're experiencing. The emotional element here, each character's internal conflicts and the way the group looks out for its members, is unexpectedly strong.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
My personal rating: 3.65
Writing: 4
Story: 3.55
Overall: 3.73
Writing: 4
Story: 3.55
Overall: 3.73