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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
3.5/5
This big overarching plot is not present enough.
This big overarching plot is not present enough.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Another brilliant book in this series. Can't wait for the next one
https://hannahcauldronsbookreviews.com/2021/07/15/review-the-conference-of-the-birds-ransom-riggs/
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Conference of the Birds is the fifth, and penultimate, installment in Ransom Riggs’ highly acclaimed series: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. I thouroughly enjoyed this book, and it has made me even more excited to read The Desolations of Devil’s Acre!
The first thing that stood out to me in this book was the incredibly fast-moving plot. Having read all the books in this series, I knew that this would happen, but nothing could prepare me for the feeling of speeding through the book, whilst still noting every detail around the quest to save peculiardom. This really helped to bring the story to life, as I was imagining the story in my head, as if I was a part of it (and given the graphic descriptions and Hollowgasts, I’m thankful that I’m experiencing it through a book, and not in real life)!
From the very first book in this series, I have loved each of the characters, as they are all so unique, and the story could not be the same with the absence of any one of them. This was heightened in The Conference of the Birds, as I felt increasingly protective of each of them, especially when they were putting themselves in danger for the sake of peculiardom. Therefore, the tension was really enhanced, as I wanted the ‘children’ to complete their tasks, but I also wanted them to all stay safe, so that I could read more about their stories in The Desolations of Devil’s Acre. This immediate warmth towards characters is something that I have not seen in any other books, especially on such a large scale. The characters and their family sense/nature really is what makes this series stand out so much.
I think it would be criminal to review The Conference of the Birds without mentioning the signature photos. I loved how these were black-and-white again, as this restated the eeriness that the colour photos in A Map of Days was missing. Each photo shaped the story, and each time that a picture of a new character was introduced, I remembered what they looked like so that they could be added into my internal imagining of the story. I think it would be impossible to choose a favourite photo, as they’re all so eerie and creepy, which was so important for pushing forward the narrative and tension.
The epilogue, for me, was the perfect ending to The Conference of the Birds. The final sentence sent shivers down my spine, as I could only guess who ‘he’ was. If I’d had The Desolations of Devil’s Acre to hand, I would have started it immediately because my mind was racing with who ‘he’ could be. I do have one big guess, however I won’t say it here so that I don’t spoil this book for those that haven’t read it.
Overall, I recommend this series and book to any fantasy and horror fans, as well as fans of the series as a whole.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Conference of the Birds is the fifth, and penultimate, installment in Ransom Riggs’ highly acclaimed series: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. I thouroughly enjoyed this book, and it has made me even more excited to read The Desolations of Devil’s Acre!
The first thing that stood out to me in this book was the incredibly fast-moving plot. Having read all the books in this series, I knew that this would happen, but nothing could prepare me for the feeling of speeding through the book, whilst still noting every detail around the quest to save peculiardom. This really helped to bring the story to life, as I was imagining the story in my head, as if I was a part of it (and given the graphic descriptions and Hollowgasts, I’m thankful that I’m experiencing it through a book, and not in real life)!
From the very first book in this series, I have loved each of the characters, as they are all so unique, and the story could not be the same with the absence of any one of them. This was heightened in The Conference of the Birds, as I felt increasingly protective of each of them, especially when they were putting themselves in danger for the sake of peculiardom. Therefore, the tension was really enhanced, as I wanted the ‘children’ to complete their tasks, but I also wanted them to all stay safe, so that I could read more about their stories in The Desolations of Devil’s Acre. This immediate warmth towards characters is something that I have not seen in any other books, especially on such a large scale. The characters and their family sense/nature really is what makes this series stand out so much.
I think it would be criminal to review The Conference of the Birds without mentioning the signature photos. I loved how these were black-and-white again, as this restated the eeriness that the colour photos in A Map of Days was missing. Each photo shaped the story, and each time that a picture of a new character was introduced, I remembered what they looked like so that they could be added into my internal imagining of the story. I think it would be impossible to choose a favourite photo, as they’re all so eerie and creepy, which was so important for pushing forward the narrative and tension.
The epilogue, for me, was the perfect ending to The Conference of the Birds. The final sentence sent shivers down my spine, as I could only guess who ‘he’ was. If I’d had The Desolations of Devil’s Acre to hand, I would have started it immediately because my mind was racing with who ‘he’ could be. I do have one big guess, however I won’t say it here so that I don’t spoil this book for those that haven’t read it.
Overall, I recommend this series and book to any fantasy and horror fans, as well as fans of the series as a whole.
I've been reading this series ever since it first came out and I have LOVED every single book that Ransom Riggs wrote, every book has been a new & exciting adventure. Except this book, I feel like the author fell flat with this one. I was honestly a little bored with it until the last few chapters; it's one of those books where I kept thinking, "Ok, when are things going to pick up?" Map of Days (book 4) left readers wanting more; there had been so much character development in the last two books, each peculiar changing and growing, maturing and each misson taught each peculiar an important lesson. I was excited where the author was going with it at the end of Map of Days but this next installment of the series, bored me. Loved the new romance aspect, the ending was good, but thats it. I heard the next book in the series is the last one so I am really hoping he ends it on a good note.
Toujours aussi absorbant! Vaut définitivement la peine!
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
2.7 stars. (Generous)
The second book of the second arc, and can I just say? I’m positively OVERWHELMED with this sense of *meh.*
PT: books recommended by a friend, books with black covers, books featuring additional media (e.g. photographs), books with their own “tales,” books heavily featuring lit theory
WIL
1) surprise ending. Boy I REALLY did not see that coming at all good heavens.
2) MAPS!!!!! God bless Millard. What a gem. I adore him.
WIDL
1) jealous jemma/placeholder love interest. I have never in my life been so bothered by a NOTP as I was with Noor and Jacob. I mean YES I will concede they are adorable and wholesome and whatever but the TIMING of it is so off. A love interest??? Introduced in the SECOND TO LAST BOOK???? The FIFTH book of a series??? When the other FOUR books have been all about a DIFFERENT love interest? It’s structurally painful to read. Noor doesn’t stand a chance. It bugs me that this book is treating her like her relationship with Jacob could possibly continue through the last book. There’s no way. The entire series has been built around JEMMA.
2) different tone. The last book was really leading into this one. This whole different tone. It all sounds...heavier. Darker. Which is DEVASTATING. I miss the Jacob of the earlier books.
3) fraying plotlines. It’s just not as compelling anymore? The overall arc from the first three books is mostly completed. What the heck is a PROPHECY doing in this book? A PROPHECY????? No. This would’ve been mentioned in the previous books if it was THAT important. Honestly.
NEUTRAL GROUND
1) after a lengthy and heated discussion with the person who recommended this series, I’ve realized that maybe Joor DOES have a chance. MAYBE. POSSIBLY. I’m still personally on team Jemma because I think lit structure takes precedence over Good Vibe Relationships.
The second book of the second arc, and can I just say? I’m positively OVERWHELMED with this sense of *meh.*
PT: books recommended by a friend, books with black covers, books featuring additional media (e.g. photographs), books with their own “tales,” books heavily featuring lit theory
WIL
1) surprise ending. Boy I REALLY did not see that coming at all good heavens.
2) MAPS!!!!! God bless Millard. What a gem. I adore him.
WIDL
1) jealous jemma/placeholder love interest. I have never in my life been so bothered by a NOTP as I was with Noor and Jacob. I mean YES I will concede they are adorable and wholesome and whatever but the TIMING of it is so off. A love interest??? Introduced in the SECOND TO LAST BOOK???? The FIFTH book of a series??? When the other FOUR books have been all about a DIFFERENT love interest? It’s structurally painful to read. Noor doesn’t stand a chance. It bugs me that this book is treating her like her relationship with Jacob could possibly continue through the last book. There’s no way. The entire series has been built around JEMMA.
2) different tone. The last book was really leading into this one. This whole different tone. It all sounds...heavier. Darker. Which is DEVASTATING. I miss the Jacob of the earlier books.
3) fraying plotlines. It’s just not as compelling anymore? The overall arc from the first three books is mostly completed. What the heck is a PROPHECY doing in this book? A PROPHECY????? No. This would’ve been mentioned in the previous books if it was THAT important. Honestly.
NEUTRAL GROUND
1) after a lengthy and heated discussion with the person who recommended this series, I’ve realized that maybe Joor DOES have a chance. MAYBE. POSSIBLY. I’m still personally on team Jemma because I think lit structure takes precedence over Good Vibe Relationships.
#5 OF MY TOP 10 BOOKS OF 2020
While being shorter than recent entries, the penultimate volume certainly delivers at being so suspenseful as Jacob and the peculiars are on a long search mission to find V, who is someone from his grandfather’s past and might be the key to save the peculiar world from doom. A (100%/Outstanding)
While being shorter than recent entries, the penultimate volume certainly delivers at being so suspenseful as Jacob and the peculiars are on a long search mission to find V, who is someone from his grandfather’s past and might be the key to save the peculiar world from doom. A (100%/Outstanding)