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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
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
I enjoyed this book more than #1 and most of that has to do with Rachel taking over as narrator, since she is more dynamic than Jake, at least right off the bat. While I probably identify a bit more with Cassie, Rachel is the character I wish I was more like.
This book also has a very solid plot that not only advances the story as a whole but also delves into the concept of the series by showing how it affects characters who are not themselves directly a part of the invasion. Also, this book starts to tighten up the concept, already ret-conning a few things from book one (mainly how thought speech works).
Excellent follow-up to book #1 and a great look at one of the series' best characters.
This book also has a very solid plot that not only advances the story as a whole but also delves into the concept of the series by showing how it affects characters who are not themselves directly a part of the invasion. Also, this book starts to tighten up the concept, already ret-conning a few things from book one (mainly how thought speech works).
Excellent follow-up to book #1 and a great look at one of the series' best characters.
Pas mon préféré, mais ce tome ci amène plusieurs éléments importants.
adventurous
tense
fast-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:
No
Re-reading the series up to where I left off, then finishing the series off. I can't believe how short these books are compared to how long they felt when I read them in elementary school!
Jake's Review: There was a little too much talking and not enough action in this one, I think maybe because it was narrated by a girl. (Mom's note: points for knowing the word narrated, smack upside the head for the sexist comment). There was lots of funny and gross stuff which I liked. Liked the part where Jake turns into a lion. I don't like the Taxxon dudes because they are super scary. I think this would be awesome if they remade it into a movie or TV show -- not like the old one you showed me. Hopefully the next story will be told by Marco -- you are going to buy me more of the series right mom. (Mom's note: darn straight I will, I have to make sure you become a lifelong reader -- unlike some other male members of this family)
Jake's Rating: 9/10
Mom's Review: I can see why Jake didn't like this one as much as the first story, it s narrated by a girl. There is also a lot less action than in the introductory story. That being said, I enjoyed it more than the first one. Found it fascinating when the kids morphed into the animals and described their experiences as the animal. Sort of a way of teaching the kids something, but not having them realize it. I think this will be a great series for both boys and girls, as long as they keep switching the narration up. I never read the Animorphs series before, so I don't know if these are just reprints or updated stories. What is nice if it is just a reprint, the stories are told in such a way that it won't become dated. I Like that there are strong female characters in it. That's right lovely son, chicks can and do kick a**. A good continuation of the story and I actually look forward to reading the rest of the series. That is right followers -- I have never grown up.
Mom's Rating: 9/10
We received this from Scholastic in exchange for an honest review
Jake's Rating: 9/10
Mom's Review: I can see why Jake didn't like this one as much as the first story, it s narrated by a girl. There is also a lot less action than in the introductory story. That being said, I enjoyed it more than the first one. Found it fascinating when the kids morphed into the animals and described their experiences as the animal. Sort of a way of teaching the kids something, but not having them realize it. I think this will be a great series for both boys and girls, as long as they keep switching the narration up. I never read the Animorphs series before, so I don't know if these are just reprints or updated stories. What is nice if it is just a reprint, the stories are told in such a way that it won't become dated. I Like that there are strong female characters in it. That's right lovely son, chicks can and do kick a**. A good continuation of the story and I actually look forward to reading the rest of the series. That is right followers -- I have never grown up.
Mom's Rating: 9/10
We received this from Scholastic in exchange for an honest review
Animorphs reread continues! They're learning more about their new abilities and taking risks! I also forgot that the animal mind has some influence, so that was cool to remember. They're also having a pretty outsize effect on the Yeerks despite being four kids and a hawk, which is super cool. The Yeerks are way less cool than they think they are.
The second book in the Animorphs series is even stronger than the first, focussing on the personal ramifications to the alien invasion. The point of view switches to Rachel rather than Jake and I enjoyed the new perspective on events. With the full knowledge of the alien invasion of Earth, this group of teenagers have been given the task of saving humanity. The only weapon in their arsenal? The ability to morph into any species of animal once they have acquired their DNA. But the task is even more complex than they may have previously thought as not only are the Yeerk’s dangerous, but they could also be a parasite in anybody they meet. Even their Vice Principal is suspect.
Rachel’s task is to infiltrate her Voce Principal’s house to find out any information she can on the Yeerks. But in doing so she bites off more than she can chew as she finds out just how badly her old best friend is being affected by her parents strange demeanour. What Applegate does very, very well is in portraying the individual ramifications of events, the families involved and the chaos, bewilderment left in the wake.
The imagination that captured me so thoroughly in the opening instalment s still very much in evidence here and this too stands the test of time.
Rachel’s task is to infiltrate her Voce Principal’s house to find out any information she can on the Yeerks. But in doing so she bites off more than she can chew as she finds out just how badly her old best friend is being affected by her parents strange demeanour. What Applegate does very, very well is in portraying the individual ramifications of events, the families involved and the chaos, bewilderment left in the wake.
The imagination that captured me so thoroughly in the opening instalment s still very much in evidence here and this too stands the test of time.
Sure, the previous book gave us the basic gist of the war. But now we get to see the enemy leaders up close: Chapman, both the Yeerk in his head and the man underneath, and Visser Three and his "encouraging" leadership skills as he obsesses about the Andalite bandits.
Applegate is a master at showing how war can affect children. Here I don't talk about the Animorphs, who are still a bit numb to it all (it's only been a week or so); I mean Melissa, the poor victim of a war she can't understand.
Applegate is a master at showing how war can affect children. Here I don't talk about the Animorphs, who are still a bit numb to it all (it's only been a week or so); I mean Melissa, the poor victim of a war she can't understand.