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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
Disappointing for a Printz nominee. I was so looking forward to this book since it is set in Scotland. But it is super hard to follow. I think it will be a hard sell for my students.
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I think this book was just too slow for my liking, but the ending helped redeem it somewhat.
Also, Quilliam is such a funny name and I couldn’t take him seriously lmao
Also, Quilliam is such a funny name and I couldn’t take him seriously lmao
Somehow I both enjoyed this book and had to muddle my way through it. Every time I considered giving up, something happened that hooked me back in. And I really was curious as to why the boys were abandoned - end of the world, sea witch curse, wrath of God? All the theories were well explored. The story was incredible especially when you consider that it’s based on true events. What I struggled with the most was understanding the language. The book is based in Hirta (island in far north Scotland) in the early 1700s and the author did a good job making the dialogue authentic. On the flip side, this meant it took a lot of effort for me understand what was happening lol. I ended up skimming pages at times. Overall, I appreciated the story but don’t think I would recommend to anyone. I would be interested to read more about the true story!
I just loved this sea-splattered survival saga (wow my alliterating skills are just...).
It just didn't catch my attention at all.
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It wasn't for me, it felt like random things were constantly being thrown in and I'm still not really sure what to think about it 😅
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-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
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Picked off the year 8 reading list, I didn't expect much, but an easy ready turned surprisingly emotional.
Really enjoyed learning about a place in my country that i didn't know existed until this book.
Very interesting.
I thought it was very adult for a YA book.
Dragged a little.
Very interesting.
I thought it was very adult for a YA book.
Dragged a little.