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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
3.5 rounding up to 4. This book is a unique concept and well told. There were fun characters and it was a good adventure. I did feel like the pictures were interjected poorly. I would have preferred the pictures simply as an accompaniment rather than the characters blatently referencing them. The plot was also fairly predictable. Though I did enjoy it, I do not see myself continuing with the sequels.
It was an okay book, but I wasn't overly impressed.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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:
Complicated
This book was really amazing. The characters are interesting, the lore great, and the writing great too. Definitely going to be reading the rest of the series when I can get my hands on it.
adventurous
dark
tense
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:
No
Cute. Not very creepy, somewhat predictable.. but a cute story with cute characters nonetheless. Four stars.
This is an ARC I got through a library. I really loved this book. It took a little while to get going, but then I couldn't put it down. It also dragged a little at the end, but picked up again to let you finish on a high note. The characters are all wonderfully written and developed. I don't know if this will be the first in a series, but it definitely could be, and I would absolutely love to read more about the peculiar children. :) I loved all the photos throughout the book. Because it was an ARC there were some photos missing and I wonder what they were. There were also some typos and wrong words, but I'm expecting they'll be fixed for the final published copy. Lastly, there was a Bronwyn in the book which I just loved. :) I don't find my name in books often, and when I find it accidentally it's that much more fun. My only quibble with Bronwyn here was that she's described at one point as brawny (she can lift boulders, etc.). I just wonder how clever the author thought he was for that one; it's a tired play on the name that I've dealt with more than a few times and so that bugged me. But that's such a minor issue with the book, and a personal one at that, that I definitely recommend this book. It was just so much fun and full of such great characters.
You can read a further review/synopsis at: http://www.suite101.com/content/book-review-miss-peregrines-home-for-peculiar-children-a372063
You can read a further review/synopsis at: http://www.suite101.com/content/book-review-miss-peregrines-home-for-peculiar-children-a372063
Just a few words for those who are iffy about reading this:
Don't let the pictures and reviews scare you. It is actually a pretty cool book. I was intimidated at first but I mustered up, forgot about being paranoid from reading this at night, and ended up loving the story. Can't wait to get my hands on book two.
Don't let the pictures and reviews scare you. It is actually a pretty cool book. I was intimidated at first but I mustered up, forgot about being paranoid from reading this at night, and ended up loving the story. Can't wait to get my hands on book two.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
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:
No