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lady_mair's review against another edition
5.0
MAY 2021
I still have such a deep love for this trilogy. This time, I was particularly struck how tightly written Book 1 is. So much happens in a short space, but it never feels rushed. The characters also remain a high point for me. Diving directly into Book 2 now!
JULY 2017
This was a repeat listen to the wondrous audiobook version as I now own all three in the series. This was also in preparation for reading the new prequel book, which just released.
I adore these books! It's fun to return to them and hear all the history and the hints setting up for Book 2 & 3. /This/ is fantasy par excellence! Gotta love all the characters, the spectacular world-building, the suspense, the prose, the narrator, etc. etc.
I will always recommend this trilogy!
I still have such a deep love for this trilogy. This time, I was particularly struck how tightly written Book 1 is. So much happens in a short space, but it never feels rushed. The characters also remain a high point for me. Diving directly into Book 2 now!
JULY 2017
This was a repeat listen to the wondrous audiobook version as I now own all three in the series. This was also in preparation for reading the new prequel book, which just released.
I adore these books! It's fun to return to them and hear all the history and the hints setting up for Book 2 & 3. /This/ is fantasy par excellence! Gotta love all the characters, the spectacular world-building, the suspense, the prose, the narrator, etc. etc.
I will always recommend this trilogy!
scorpiobookfairy's review against another edition
3.0
Cute and unique story... I listened to this on cd, I might not have liked it if I had read the book. There were a lot of points where the author was describing things I felt were unnecessary to describe. But I enjoyed the story, and the characters were predictable but I still liked them... Good filler read :)
catladylover94's review against another edition
5.0
really easy read, started it yesterday and finished it last night, good beginning of a book series, cant wait to read the next one
wiseowl33's review against another edition
4.0
What an interesting concept. Good story, ready to get the next in the series!
s_st317's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
almondmilklattes's review against another edition
4.0
It was getting so good! And then it just ended!!!! I love it!!!
cozylittlebrownhouse's review against another edition
2.0
I liked the idea of a young boy uncovering a group of mysterious cupboards that lead to all sorts of places and adventures but the book just didn't hold my interest. This might be a fun one to read aloud to older children, but be warned: there are a couple of scenes that might be a little scary for the younger set. This book is the first in a series that I do not plan on continuing.
julia348's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
4.25
violet97's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
relaxing
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? No
5.0
macfiar's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this a lot. Uncle Frank was by far my favorite character. It was a fun alternate telling of children disappearing into other worlds. Great Read.