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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
The premise was great, but the execution left much to be desired. Perhaps it could have benefited from a second or third person narrative instead, and a more fleshy story (more description, more developed characters).
This book has been on my shelves for what seems like an absolute age - I reckon that I must have bought it around the time that the book came out in paperback, which I think was 2013 so this has been long awaited. And much like most of my read books list I picked this up as it fit the prompt in a readathon so it was good that this forced me into it.
I loved how this book utilised the photographs to tell the story, and how most of the photos were mainly unaltered so the writer must have done a helluva project to track them all down and work the story around them. To be honest the story was probably about a 3 star, but I bumped it up simply for originality (at the number of books that I read it is always a bonus to find a book that tells the story in different formats). But the reason for my lower rating is entirely down to me, and an acknowledgment that I am not overly fond of Middle Grade or YA fiction.
So overall I did enjoy the story, the plot, and the world that was created, but as ever with a YA I always want the story to go a bit further and deeper. But I think that teenage Jenny would have loved this, and I think that other YA readers would absolutely adore this series.
I loved how this book utilised the photographs to tell the story, and how most of the photos were mainly unaltered so the writer must have done a helluva project to track them all down and work the story around them. To be honest the story was probably about a 3 star, but I bumped it up simply for originality (at the number of books that I read it is always a bonus to find a book that tells the story in different formats). But the reason for my lower rating is entirely down to me, and an acknowledgment that I am not overly fond of Middle Grade or YA fiction.
So overall I did enjoy the story, the plot, and the world that was created, but as ever with a YA I always want the story to go a bit further and deeper. But I think that teenage Jenny would have loved this, and I think that other YA readers would absolutely adore this series.
AHH!! It ended and I was totally not ready... I was expecting more adventure! Can't wait for the sequel to come out in 2013
Thanks to my grade 8 english teacher for recommending this wonderfully well written fantasy/horror book.
The summary was what it made me want to explore the extraordinary world of Jacob Portman. The characters are unique as well. I like how Ransom Riggs made these characters unique with each of them having different supernatural powers. The first time I saw the cover of this book, my mind was filled with curiosity like I don't know is it really scary like is this really horror as in like there's a ghost in there with a really pale face and killer looks? That's why you shouldn't judge a book cover or a book with a horror genre sometimes. Ahh and yes Jacob and Emma are one of my favorite OTPs even if they started in a terrible (but in a cute) way . I always wanted a book with different kinds of magical species/kinds in it. It’s not that trilling unlike the other horror novels, but I think it can make you think like you’re in an extraordinary place where your play mates have these awesome supernatural powers.
The summary was what it made me want to explore the extraordinary world of Jacob Portman. The characters are unique as well. I like how Ransom Riggs made these characters unique with each of them having different supernatural powers. The first time I saw the cover of this book, my mind was filled with curiosity like I don't know is it really scary like is this really horror as in like there's a ghost in there with a really pale face and killer looks? That's why you shouldn't judge a book cover or a book with a horror genre sometimes. Ahh and yes Jacob and Emma are one of my favorite OTPs even if they started in a terrible (but in a cute) way . I always wanted a book with different kinds of magical species/kinds in it. It’s not that trilling unlike the other horror novels, but I think it can make you think like you’re in an extraordinary place where your play mates have these awesome supernatural powers.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
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
I was disappointed by this one. Maybe because I liked the cover so much, but also certainly because it seems like it's received a lot of hype this year. The peculiar children were really just caricatures, even the ones with larger roles weren't well-developed characters, which made it hard to care about what happened to them. There were a lot of good ideas here, I just think the author could have done a lot more with it.
As far as young adult fantasy books go, it was a good ride! I may or may not eventually read the rest
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"I used to dream about escaping my ordinary life, but my life was never ordinary. I had simply failed to notice how extraordinary it was."
OH MY GOD! I never expected this book is as good as the cover. Honestly, I bought this book because the cover is fascinating. But when I opened it, I mesmerized by peculiar vintage photographs, and the peculiar story as well. I drifted by how Jacob's feeling when he struggles become 'normal' sixteen-year-old boy whom always had nightmares. And finally he realizes that he is peculiar as the children in Miss Peregrine's loop.
I can't wait for the next book because Riggs is already give sneak peek in the end-paper of the book.
OH MY GOD! I never expected this book is as good as the cover. Honestly, I bought this book because the cover is fascinating. But when I opened it, I mesmerized by peculiar vintage photographs, and the peculiar story as well. I drifted by how Jacob's feeling when he struggles become 'normal' sixteen-year-old boy whom always had nightmares. And finally he realizes that he is peculiar as the children in Miss Peregrine's loop.
Wow I started this in June. 5 months later I finish it. The story was good I felt it relied to heavily on the photos.