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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
Ohhh what an incredibly uncool place to leave us hanging. In the middle of a kiss? Really? Now I NEED the next one! Fresh, funny, and a bit unusual!
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Kniha se mi hodně dobře četla, měla jsem jí přečtenou za jeden den. Příběh se mi vcelku líbil jako taková pohádka a hned jsem začala číst druhý díl.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I'm kinda sad about this one, as the translation in the edition I read (the Chicken House paperback titled 'Girl About Time' rather than 'Ruby Red') was just obviously bad in places. Especially towards the beginning there was a ton of stilted dialogue and a whole lot of telling rather than showing. What's even more sad is that Chicken House stopped translating with the first in the series, so if I want to keep reading I have to switch to a different translation in which some of the characters have completely different names *sigh*
That being said, the plot was fast paced and intriguing. Although the time travel elements were full of logical holes, if you suspended your disbelief for a bit then it was still a very fun ride. The framing elements were well done and I enjoyed starting to piece together the mystery behind Gwen's family and special talents. I may go back to this series one day, as the plot and characters were fun enough to make me want to know what happens next, but I suspect I'd be best to leave it for some time and then start again completely with the Henry Holt/Macmillan translations *double sigh*
That being said, the plot was fast paced and intriguing. Although the time travel elements were full of logical holes, if you suspended your disbelief for a bit then it was still a very fun ride. The framing elements were well done and I enjoyed starting to piece together the mystery behind Gwen's family and special talents. I may go back to this series one day, as the plot and characters were fun enough to make me want to know what happens next, but I suspect I'd be best to leave it for some time and then start again completely with the Henry Holt/Macmillan translations *double sigh*
I started reading Ruby Red by my friends' high recommends, I was actually reading Gone Girl but I gave a break to him and read this instead. I am not regretting it though. It was so amazing indeed.
I love Gwyneth and Gideon's chemistry and how interesting the book is. It goes unbelievably good.
I finished the book in a day, to be honest. So fast, so effective.
I can't wait to start Sapphire Blue! :)
I love Gwyneth and Gideon's chemistry and how interesting the book is. It goes unbelievably good.
I finished the book in a day, to be honest. So fast, so effective.
I can't wait to start Sapphire Blue! :)
funny
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes