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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
Expect this book to become a series. Clever idea of writing a book and have old postcards tell the story.
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
2 stelle e mezzo. NO SPOILER!
Storia originale ma che poteva essere sviluppata molto di più. Fino a più di metà del libro la storia è molto lenta e quasi totalmente descrittiva e introspettiva, il che non sarebbe male se fosse coinvolgente. Non ho apprezzato la storia d'amore, (spoiler! : con la ex di suo nonno??) e secondo me non si và a fondo nella psicologia del protagonista, che, prende decisioni molto importanti e noi non sappiamo il suo ragionamento. Edizione davvero molto bella e curata, ma che secondo me è sprecata con il libro, e mi dispiace che questa sia la mia opinione perché nutrivo molte aspettative. Probabilmente non continuerò la serie.
Storia originale ma che poteva essere sviluppata molto di più. Fino a più di metà del libro la storia è molto lenta e quasi totalmente descrittiva e introspettiva, il che non sarebbe male se fosse coinvolgente. Non ho apprezzato la storia d'amore, (spoiler! : con la ex di suo nonno??) e secondo me non si và a fondo nella psicologia del protagonista, che, prende decisioni molto importanti e noi non sappiamo il suo ragionamento. Edizione davvero molto bella e curata, ma che secondo me è sprecata con il libro, e mi dispiace che questa sia la mia opinione perché nutrivo molte aspettative. Probabilmente non continuerò la serie.
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I thought this was a fun concept and an interesting fantasy YA book.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
I want to be one of their
adventurous
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
I thought this would be more creepy than it was, due to the photos used and the horror labelling but it was more akin to a goosebumps kind of horror - spooky monster gonna get ya kinda horror. Which isn't to say it's bad - I was just expecting something different.
It has an almost X-men feel when it comes to the Peculiar children - a bunch of special powered kids altogether in a house with an adult overseeing them and their education. The use of the vintage photos and time travel, with self made monsters and villains sets it up for a good series. I think it'd be a good book for young readers who are looking to move on from goosebumps. It's got enough spookiness but the reading level is a step up. The fantasy elements and world building set the story up well for future adventures.
I don't think I'll continue it myself just because it didn't really capture my attention but I'm glad to have read it so I can recommend it to younger family members in future.
It has an almost X-men feel when it comes to the Peculiar children - a bunch of special powered kids altogether in a house with an adult overseeing them and their education. The use of the vintage photos and time travel, with self made monsters and villains sets it up for a good series. I think it'd be a good book for young readers who are looking to move on from goosebumps. It's got enough spookiness but the reading level is a step up. The fantasy elements and world building set the story up well for future adventures.
I don't think I'll continue it myself just because it didn't really capture my attention but I'm glad to have read it so I can recommend it to younger family members in future.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Murder, War
Minor: Child death
I thought it was going to be really weird and creepy but boy was I wrong!
Really fun book I actually read this one I loved how the pictures played with the story!
adventurous
funny
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No