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La casa en el mar más azul. Edición especial: Edición especial con cantos tintados by TJ Klune, Carlos Abreu Fetter
353 reviews
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Xenophobia, Death of parent
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Mental illness
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Blood, Grief, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
The book handles a wide range of potentially difficult topics with the lightest and gentlest of touches, so I think most of them will not pose a problem. However, Lucy's a bit morbid and has "spiders in his brain", and these elements recur frequently. There is a past confinement incident that is described in some detail towards the end of the book, but it is softened by knowing the person it happened to has already mostly healed from that trauma.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment
Minor: Cursing
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
really loved this one, but found out after reading that the author might be problematic? this might be a book to steer clear of/avoid supporting, but i also should read more before forming an opinion. disappointing, to say the least :/
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization
Minor: Cursing, Sexual content, Cannibalism, Fire/Fire injury
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
Oh my GODDDDDDDDDDDDDDD so sweet and beautiful and amazing. Literally was just screaming through the last fourth. I WILL DO ANYTHING FOR FOUND FAMILY NARRATIVES!!!!!! ARTHUR AND LINUS!!!!!!!! SECRET EPILOGUE LESBIAN SURPRISE!!!!! I will definitely return to this.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Xenophobia
Minor: Body shaming
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is hands down my favorite book I’ve ever read!! Not only is it 400 pages of free serotonin, it has important messages about prejudice and problems with the government that are especially relevant today. I think everyone should read it at some point in their lives because I believe everyone can learn something from it. It’s very well written and it makes my heart so happy (:
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Fatphobia, Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Cursing, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Grief
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The House in the Cerulean Sea follows a man named Linus Baker, a caseworker for The Department In Charge Of Magical Youth. One day he is summoned to Extremely Upper Management for a very special assignment. He must travel to an island orphanage and report on the living conditions of this orphanage. This assignment will challenge Linus’s views and his life forever. I picked up this book because of the overwhelmingly positive reviews of this book and how much people seemed to enjoy it. I felt so overjoyed when I finished this book but also sad that it was over because I wanted to read more. Other people have said that this book felt like a warm hug or a book that gave you a cozy feeling when you read it and they were right! My expectations of this book going in were a book about magical children and how these children would change the views of our main character or how these magical people lived in this world alongside humans. Whenever I finished the last page I was emotional and wanted to read this book again! I would say that this book would be considered Fantasy or Magical Realism as both of these genres I read a lot of. My expectations were fully met and I am so glad that they did! I fell in love with this book from the first page! I was looking forward to this book because I wanted to read something that could make you feel happy and warm and just fill you with a sense of magic and wonder. I think what makes this book very unique from other books is the characters. The characters are truly unique and have not been seen in books before. They are all so lovely and you relate to them. This book has to be one of my favorite books I have ever read because of how the author took real-world issues and tackled them cleverly and thoughtfully adding a touch of magic in the process. It didn’t once feel like preaching!
The writing was very detailed and thought out. The author’s decision to write in Third Person gave us an insight into Linus and what he was thinking and feeling throughout the entire experience. It appealed to my senses, I could see the colorful island and the dreary rain-plagued city in my head. I could smell the food, hear the waves of the ocean and the forest. It had has painted a picture in our heads of what this could look like in real life. The pace worked very well with the story because it took its time and explained the things the reader needed to know at the right time. It was very slow-paced but wasn’t too slow. It was very easy to read and didn’t feel boring at all. The writing was consistent throughout the story and didn’t feel like it strayed from the direction of the plot. It reminded me of a fairy tale in some ways. Not only did I love the Third Person but I also loved how certain characters went from being called a formal name to eventually being called a casual name. The writing showed us that change in the writing happened very naturally.
This book shows us the journey of Linus Baker and after receiving a special yet secretive assignment from his employers he travels to a mysterious island orphanage to monitor the welfare of the children and the state of their living conditions. His views on his life and what he believes in will be challenged and changed as he starts to form a bond with these children and the charismatic and charming master. Though it was simple in concept it worked very well and had a great emotional impact on me. The island seemed like a paradise but in truth, they were afraid of leaving the island for fear of what the people in the village will do to them should they choose to leave. It was apparent that the villagers believed these children were monsters and dangerous even though they never interacted with them before. Information was given to these villagers of what they should think about these children even if it wasn’t the truth. It eventually lead to a situation between the people and Linus and Arthur which thankfully was handled civilly. In the end, while some changes had been made there still was a long way to go before it would be gone forever. My favorite part of this story has to be the change we see with Linus. We see him go from a by-the-book rule follower to a man who is realizing for the first time in his life who he wants to be and what he wants for his life. This story is so different from others because of its magical elements and its loveable relatable characters. Its greatest strength was its characters and its writing.
One of the main characters of the book was Linus Baker, a mild-mannered by the book middle-aged caseworker. The other character that got some focus was Arthur Parnassus, The master of the Maryas Orphanage. The LGBTQ representation in this book was exquisite! It was subtle yet beautiful and didn’t feel forced at all! It also did well at representing different types of people and how they navigate the world. If you want to see some amazing character development then this book will surely deliver that! It has one of the most amazing character developments I have seen in a book. My favorite character has to be Lucy, I loved his dark sense of humor and his story. A close second has to be Chauncey, He is so pure and sweet and I love his dream of becoming a bellhop! The relationship between Arthur and Linus felt so natural and beautiful. You could believe these two men loved each other! I loved the bond these children had with each other, how they teased and tormented each other but at the end of the day, they loved each other very much. Their bond with Linus and Arthur was great too. These characters felt so real and you feel like you want to meet these characters in real life. One of the things I loved about these characters was how natural the bonds between them felt. They didn’t feel rushed or too slow. It felt like how people in real life would bond and grow.
The book takes place mostly on Marsyas Island, A remote island away from the village of Marsyas. It also takes place in a grey and dull city. The world-building was very good and it described the world in such brilliant detail. The author took the time to describe the world and the colors so that you could get a picture in your head of what this place looked like. I think it was important for us to know the world this book was set in so we could get a good idea of where the children lived and how they lived. The children loved the island and even though they were not allowed to leave it too much they made the best of their situation by using their imaginations to have fun. It also allowed you to start to see the beauty of the world like Linus began to see the beauty around him as he spent more and more time on the island.
This book explores prejudices and how our prejudices change our views on people and the world around us. It shows us how we can see certain people a certain way when in reality it is far from the truth. It also shows how higher powers can influence people to think a certain way about something. I think the themes in this book were portrayed in a very respectable and believable way while not overtaking the story. I think it is great that this book talks about these issues because more people need to know and hopefully understand that these prejudices aren’t right. These issues made me feel sad in some parts knowing that these prejudices still exist and even made me think about how I misjudge certain people and how I have been misjudged myself. It made me think more about the people who have to go through this every day and how awful people must feel. I think this book came at the perfect time as we find our world being more divided than ever before and I think people can learn a lot from this book and enjoy a great and heartwarming story with lovely characters as well.
What I want people to take away from this is hopefully this review inspires you to give it a chance. I think people should read this book because of its wonderful story, Its loveable and unique characters, and its great portrayal of handling different people. This book is 100% worth reading! I think this book can be for everyone no matter what age! I think this book deserves all the praise it has gotten and more!
The writing was very detailed and thought out. The author’s decision to write in Third Person gave us an insight into Linus and what he was thinking and feeling throughout the entire experience. It appealed to my senses, I could see the colorful island and the dreary rain-plagued city in my head. I could smell the food, hear the waves of the ocean and the forest. It had has painted a picture in our heads of what this could look like in real life. The pace worked very well with the story because it took its time and explained the things the reader needed to know at the right time. It was very slow-paced but wasn’t too slow. It was very easy to read and didn’t feel boring at all. The writing was consistent throughout the story and didn’t feel like it strayed from the direction of the plot. It reminded me of a fairy tale in some ways. Not only did I love the Third Person but I also loved how certain characters went from being called a formal name to eventually being called a casual name. The writing showed us that change in the writing happened very naturally.
This book shows us the journey of Linus Baker and after receiving a special yet secretive assignment from his employers he travels to a mysterious island orphanage to monitor the welfare of the children and the state of their living conditions. His views on his life and what he believes in will be challenged and changed as he starts to form a bond with these children and the charismatic and charming master. Though it was simple in concept it worked very well and had a great emotional impact on me. The island seemed like a paradise but in truth, they were afraid of leaving the island for fear of what the people in the village will do to them should they choose to leave. It was apparent that the villagers believed these children were monsters and dangerous even though they never interacted with them before. Information was given to these villagers of what they should think about these children even if it wasn’t the truth. It eventually lead to a situation between the people and Linus and Arthur which thankfully was handled civilly. In the end, while some changes had been made there still was a long way to go before it would be gone forever. My favorite part of this story has to be the change we see with Linus. We see him go from a by-the-book rule follower to a man who is realizing for the first time in his life who he wants to be and what he wants for his life. This story is so different from others because of its magical elements and its loveable relatable characters. Its greatest strength was its characters and its writing.
One of the main characters of the book was Linus Baker, a mild-mannered by the book middle-aged caseworker. The other character that got some focus was Arthur Parnassus, The master of the Maryas Orphanage. The LGBTQ representation in this book was exquisite! It was subtle yet beautiful and didn’t feel forced at all! It also did well at representing different types of people and how they navigate the world. If you want to see some amazing character development then this book will surely deliver that! It has one of the most amazing character developments I have seen in a book. My favorite character has to be Lucy, I loved his dark sense of humor and his story. A close second has to be Chauncey, He is so pure and sweet and I love his dream of becoming a bellhop! The relationship between Arthur and Linus felt so natural and beautiful. You could believe these two men loved each other! I loved the bond these children had with each other, how they teased and tormented each other but at the end of the day, they loved each other very much. Their bond with Linus and Arthur was great too. These characters felt so real and you feel like you want to meet these characters in real life. One of the things I loved about these characters was how natural the bonds between them felt. They didn’t feel rushed or too slow. It felt like how people in real life would bond and grow.
The book takes place mostly on Marsyas Island, A remote island away from the village of Marsyas. It also takes place in a grey and dull city. The world-building was very good and it described the world in such brilliant detail. The author took the time to describe the world and the colors so that you could get a picture in your head of what this place looked like. I think it was important for us to know the world this book was set in so we could get a good idea of where the children lived and how they lived. The children loved the island and even though they were not allowed to leave it too much they made the best of their situation by using their imaginations to have fun. It also allowed you to start to see the beauty of the world like Linus began to see the beauty around him as he spent more and more time on the island.
This book explores prejudices and how our prejudices change our views on people and the world around us. It shows us how we can see certain people a certain way when in reality it is far from the truth. It also shows how higher powers can influence people to think a certain way about something. I think the themes in this book were portrayed in a very respectable and believable way while not overtaking the story. I think it is great that this book talks about these issues because more people need to know and hopefully understand that these prejudices aren’t right. These issues made me feel sad in some parts knowing that these prejudices still exist and even made me think about how I misjudge certain people and how I have been misjudged myself. It made me think more about the people who have to go through this every day and how awful people must feel. I think this book came at the perfect time as we find our world being more divided than ever before and I think people can learn a lot from this book and enjoy a great and heartwarming story with lovely characters as well.
What I want people to take away from this is hopefully this review inspires you to give it a chance. I think people should read this book because of its wonderful story, Its loveable and unique characters, and its great portrayal of handling different people. This book is 100% worth reading! I think this book can be for everyone no matter what age! I think this book deserves all the praise it has gotten and more!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Xenophobia
Moderate: Body shaming, Confinement
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
I enjoyed reading this a lot - it wasn't groundbreaking, but kind of like a good romance; it makes you giggle and gives serious feel-good vibes at the end.
That said, I understand that the author was directly influenced by the residential schools that kidnapped and abused native/indigenous children. I feel wrong enjoying a book in which the author is profiting from the traumatic history of a people that he does not belong to.
That said, I understand that the author was directly influenced by the residential schools that kidnapped and abused native/indigenous children. I feel wrong enjoying a book in which the author is profiting from the traumatic history of a people that he does not belong to.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse
Minor: Body shaming
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Do you know how it feels to be wrapped in a warm and cosy blanket? It's exactly how it feels when you read this book.
I'll admit it took me a while to actually get into the story (hence the 4/5 rating), but once I did I enjoyed every second of it. This book made me smile like an idiot, but also touched me deep in my soul. It's the kind of book that surprises you again and again.
Definitely a must read!
I'll admit it took me a while to actually get into the story (hence the 4/5 rating), but once I did I enjoyed every second of it. This book made me smile like an idiot, but also touched me deep in my soul. It's the kind of book that surprises you again and again.
Definitely a must read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Xenophobia
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is such an adorable book! So heartwarming and precious. Like a warm hug.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Hate crime
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia