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kristincaro7's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ruekeyronay's review against another edition
3.0
I really liked the writing, but I felt like the story wasn't built up properly. There was a whole lot of nothing and then the climax.
talesofaliteraryaddict's review against another edition
3.0
(3.5)
I do not agree with this being middle grade at all. It’s sinister and creepy - to an extent it did remind me of the Spiderwick chronicles but everything focusing around death and some of the descriptions really make me feel this should be a YA.
I appreciate I am absolutely not the target market so please take this with a grain of salt but I found Gallant harder to read than I would’ve liked as it didn’t grip my focus. That being said the imagery was beautiful in a gothic way and the concept of their being two Gallants felt like the multiple London’s in ADSOM.
I do not agree with this being middle grade at all. It’s sinister and creepy - to an extent it did remind me of the Spiderwick chronicles but everything focusing around death and some of the descriptions really make me feel this should be a YA.
I appreciate I am absolutely not the target market so please take this with a grain of salt but I found Gallant harder to read than I would’ve liked as it didn’t grip my focus. That being said the imagery was beautiful in a gothic way and the concept of their being two Gallants felt like the multiple London’s in ADSOM.
echtwaarmiet's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
bthadifields's review against another edition
4.0
Hace bastante poco tiempo que me gustan las historias de miedo, pues adoro el sentimiento de adrenalina que siento por una situación ficticia. Este libro en concreto es muy parecido a una producción de Guillermo del toro, tienen las mismas vibes en concreto, con la cumbre escarlata.
Un cuento sobre las sombras, fantasmas, la vida y la muerte. La autora no decepciona, con una narrativa deliciosa e incluso lírica. me ha encantando a pesar de haberme costado un poco, pensaba que iba a entrar en bloqueo!!
Un cuento sobre las sombras, fantasmas, la vida y la muerte. La autora no decepciona, con una narrativa deliciosa e incluso lírica. me ha encantando a pesar de haberme costado un poco, pensaba que iba a entrar en bloqueo!!
angelndpaint's review against another edition
4.0
This book found me at the right time. That's one of the reasons why I ended up loving it. I was drawn to it at the bookstore. I've never even read anything from V.E. Schwab.
To start, I have seen a lot of mixed reviews about this book and I understand that it isn't for everyone. It's a different experience for different people. However, I can make a guess about who might enjoy it.
If you've ever felt extremely alone (Olivia, being an orphan, might know a thing or two about that) then you might appreciate this book. If you've ever dealt with grief, you might appreciate this book. And lastly, if you ever find yourself thinking about how Death takes all of us and how differently people cope with it, you might appreciate this book as well.
For me, reading this gave me perspective about life, about death, about family, and about hope. The characters have shown, time and time again, about how extremely HUMAN it is to hope. And how sometimes, that is enough for us when dealing with life, one day at a time.
To start, I have seen a lot of mixed reviews about this book and I understand that it isn't for everyone. It's a different experience for different people. However, I can make a guess about who might enjoy it.
If you've ever felt extremely alone (Olivia, being an orphan, might know a thing or two about that) then you might appreciate this book. If you've ever dealt with grief, you might appreciate this book. And lastly, if you ever find yourself thinking about how Death takes all of us and how differently people cope with it, you might appreciate this book as well.
For me, reading this gave me perspective about life, about death, about family, and about hope. The characters have shown, time and time again, about how extremely HUMAN it is to hope. And how sometimes, that is enough for us when dealing with life, one day at a time.
sammahackts's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
_fanny_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
gabbymm1003's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This was my first VE Schwab book and I absolutely loved it. This was a beautiful and atmospheric story that I blew through and I know will stick with me.