Reviews

The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep by H.G. Parry

aylajn's review against another edition

adventurous informative mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated

3.0

I may have appreciated this more if I had read more of the classics. It was an interesting concept but I never was particularly excited to pick it back up each night. Maybe it was the writing? Not sure. I continued reading because it was for a book club.

atgerstner's review against another edition

adventurous reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was weirdly fascinating and I loved it. 

ktcp92's review

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

It was a really interesting premise that just didn’t do it for me. I’m sure it would be really great for people who enjoy fantasy adventure books. 

andy2_27's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

friendofgosig's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced

4.75

This book was everything I hoped it would be - where your favourite characters walk off the page and literary criticism is a superpower. Not only that, but it was a powerful study of the relationship between two siblings, full of jealousy, bitterness, frustration, but above all, love. 

I found the pacing in the middle section to be a little off, with repeated conversations and circular discussions, but even this repetition made sense once we got to the thrilling climax, which was both emotionally and intellectually satisfying.

mxjx's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.0

Rob and Charley's brotherly bond feels instantly relatable, anchoring a narrative where the boundary between fiction and reality blurs. In "The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep," Charley's ability to summon literary characters into the real world adds a unique twist to their dynamic. As the story unfolds, it delves into the profound influence of storytelling on our lives and relationships.

What struck me most was the exploration of how our experiences as readers can shape the characters we encounter in literature, mirroring how our interactions with others can influence their growth and development. Characters like Sherlock Holmes and Heathcliff come to life, their personalities evolving in response to the world around them, much like real people.

While the narrative delves into darker themes and encounters pacing issues, its examination of how stories shape our perceptions and interactions resonated deeply with me. Despite its flaws, the book's celebration of storytelling's impact on both fictional and real worlds offers a gratifying reading experience. It serves as a poignant reminder of the profound connection between the stories we consume and the people we become.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death

amandasev's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

bengisue's review against another edition

slow-paced

2.5

leannarapier's review against another edition

5.0

Some books touch me on an intellectual level and make me think. They eloquently express ideas and thoughts. Some books draw me emotionally to the characters. Few books do both and really pull me into their world, making me forget I’m reading a book—make me live the book. How fitting that a book about characters being pulled into the real world would pull me into theirs.

joann3's review against another edition

slow-paced

3.75