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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
Overall this was an extremely enjoyable book that suffers from a few problems. The book could definitely use another round of editing. There are typos and awkward spacing problems strewn throughout, but more so in the first half of the book. They're infrequent enough to be a minor complaint. A more serious problem I had, If you're not paying much attention, you'll probably just pass over it without noticing it, but it can be off-putting. Another problem, Freddie's asthma is not accurate at all. Anyone that uses an inhaler that often would be on an alternative treatment plan (daily pill). This is a general problem with popular media, but annoys those of us that actually have asthma. If you need an inhaler daily, you're not treating your asthma correctly.
Setting all the bad aside, there was a lot to love about this book. The premise is fantastic and Jeremy Scott does an outstanding job creating a fully realized world in just the first 60 or so pages. Presenting a group of disabled super heroes definitely made me rethink my dream powers and consider some of the struggles that face individuals placed in special education regardless of what their disability actually impairs. The story had enough intrigue to keep me reading even though certain parts were way too predictable (but, I am a pretty far past the target age range). I really enjoyed that the characters try to acknowledge when they're talking in cliches. It helps lighten the mood on more serious moments.
Absolutely worth the read, despite the flaws.
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there are several places where Phillip is seeing things he shouldn't be able to see.Setting all the bad aside, there was a lot to love about this book. The premise is fantastic and Jeremy Scott does an outstanding job creating a fully realized world in just the first 60 or so pages. Presenting a group of disabled super heroes definitely made me rethink my dream powers and consider some of the struggles that face individuals placed in special education regardless of what their disability actually impairs. The story had enough intrigue to keep me reading even though certain parts were way too predictable (but, I am a pretty far past the target age range). I really enjoyed that the characters try to acknowledge when they're talking in cliches. It helps lighten the mood on more serious moments.
Absolutely worth the read, despite the flaws.
Tried to finish, failed. Skimmed my way to the end just so I could mark it as done.
It was fun to read and provided entertainment while I was reading it but not much else. It was a predictable and shallow plot, though the world the author built was interesting and left me wanting more stories from it. Actually, I wanted a better story from it - it was a book I wanted to like so much but it ended up being fairly bland. 2.5 stars if I could.
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
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:
Complicated
I LOVED this book. It was funny, smart, and very human, even though it was superhuman. :)
As a fan of the Cinemasins YouTube channel and the accompanying podcast, I was eager to read Jeremy Scott's book. This story features elements similar to the X-Men or Sky High with teenage characters exhibited inherited superpowers. In contrast to traditional superhero stories though, the Ables is about kids with superpowers who are disabled in different ways. This is a story that I think would be inspiring for students who are in the special education classes in schools. Despite their disabilities, like blindness or being in a wheelchair, the Ables are able to fight the evils that threaten the world. This book shows how even the disabled can achieve greatness and can be just as good at things are kids without disabilities. This book is funny, inspiring, and easy to read.
Fun idea, not very well executed. Lots of typos and formatting errors, and for a author who spends his time pointing out inconsistencies in movies, a surprising number of them slipped into his book. Ending was obvious - in both "big reveals" - almost from the start. Still, I enjoyed it. 2.5 stars, rounded up.
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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:
Yes
Review for the audiobook:
The story is pretty good, but the author's reading made it very difficult to follow. He didn't pace himself well or allow for pauses for emphasis and understanding. I stopped listening after a couple hours. I think this book deserves to be read instead of listened to. It will likely result in higher ratings once I get the chance.
The story is pretty good, but the author's reading made it very difficult to follow. He didn't pace himself well or allow for pauses for emphasis and understanding. I stopped listening after a couple hours. I think this book deserves to be read instead of listened to. It will likely result in higher ratings once I get the chance.
Harry Potter with disabled superheroes, by someone not as supremely talented as JK Rowling. Rather readable. Any questions?