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jjahnavi's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I loved it. The whole adventure of the Forbidden Library series, and this book.
If I was in high school, I would be crazier about this book. Nevertheless, I am glad I discovered & read it.
It now holds a special place in my book-heart alongside other series I have loved and grown with.
A note to Django Wexler:
Perhaps because I am older now, I see this book in a different light than merely a fantasy. I find that it is a great book to confront gender biases in, especially, the most staunchest of feminists. How do we react to a girl vs a boy leading the charge on all fronts? How do we react to a girl vs a boy on choosing their personal mission over personal longing for a love interest? How do we react to a girl vs a boy snapping at their love interest because they're overwhelmed? Do we react the same way? I didn't. And I kept puzzling over why few actions made me uncomfortable or support/disapprove of an action differently per gender. I felt surprised & bad at Alice snapping at Isaac - feeling defensive for Isaac, but I saw it coming when Harry snaps at Ginny/Hermione (Harry Potter series) and understood it. It is bizarre how ingrained some gender notions are - and it is sad that it is this way. I for one want to change this - and, thanks to Django Wexler, this book has helped greatly in realizing this. However, I also know that I won't be able to root out all my biases unless faced by such simply fascinating literature periodically.
Reiterating my review on the previous books in this series, I am fondly impressed at the character of Alice & Django's ability to do a lead hero justice, irrespective of this hero being a heroine. Hats off, and thank you, Django.
If I was in high school, I would be crazier about this book. Nevertheless, I am glad I discovered & read it.
It now holds a special place in my book-heart alongside other series I have loved and grown with.
A note to Django Wexler:
Perhaps because I am older now, I see this book in a different light than merely a fantasy. I find that it is a great book to confront gender biases in, especially, the most staunchest of feminists. How do we react to a girl vs a boy leading the charge on all fronts? How do we react to a girl vs a boy on choosing their personal mission over personal longing for a love interest? How do we react to a girl vs a boy snapping at their love interest because they're overwhelmed? Do we react the same way? I didn't. And I kept puzzling over why few actions made me uncomfortable or support/disapprove of an action differently per gender. I felt surprised & bad at Alice snapping at Isaac - feeling defensive for Isaac, but I saw it coming when Harry snaps at Ginny/Hermione (Harry Potter series) and understood it. It is bizarre how ingrained some gender notions are - and it is sad that it is this way. I for one want to change this - and, thanks to Django Wexler, this book has helped greatly in realizing this. However, I also know that I won't be able to root out all my biases unless faced by such simply fascinating literature periodically.
Reiterating my review on the previous books in this series, I am fondly impressed at the character of Alice & Django's ability to do a lead hero justice, irrespective of this hero being a heroine. Hats off, and thank you, Django.
simplymeh's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a fun series to read. It's the perfect example of a young adult series that is well written, without glaringly focusing on the age of the protagonist. The characters are believable and likable, and I love the world that's been built. To be honest, I'm sad it's over - could definitely read more books set in the multitude worlds in the books.
booksnorkel's review against another edition
4.0
Great read, love the series. The ending was fun and you know that when you make a deal with a cat, even if it's a labyrinth you are not making the deal that you thought you were making. I would love to have a book about what happens next. How people are handling the change and if Alice's efforts are making a difference.
Good ending to a series sixth grade on up who have read the rest and want to see how it all ends.
Good ending to a series sixth grade on up who have read the rest and want to see how it all ends.
jenniehenn's review against another edition
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? Yes
4.75
gavinsteyn's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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
squishies's review against another edition
4.0
I was holding back from reading it because I didn't want it to end - I wanted to read more about the different worlds and its inhabitants that Wexler's dreamt up and the adventures Alice and the gang gets up to.
But all good things comes to and end, I suppose, and it was a good one.
Would have to say that Alice being part labyrinthe was a nice twist and I giggled a little when her mother sent the rest home and decided to go back to sleep for a hundred years. It was a sweet scene.
But all good things comes to and end, I suppose, and it was a good one.
Spoiler
Although we had plenty of warning about Ending's real motives, I was still a bit surprised when she revealed her plans to Alice. Bit of a "oh damn" moment for me. Yet another "I should have seen it coming".Would have to say that Alice being part labyrinthe was a nice twist and I giggled a little when her mother sent the rest home and decided to go back to sleep for a hundred years. It was a sweet scene.
dragontomes2000's review against another edition
5.0
What a fun, whimsical, and entertaining conclusion to the Forbidden Library Quartet!!!! I discovered Django Wexler about 3 1/2 years ago when I stumbled upon 2 books, The Forbidden Library and The Thousand Names. I started with the Forbidden Library and man did it ever impress me for being a middle grade. It had an easy to follow story, a wonderfully crafted world that any book lover would want to be a part of, and also a colorful ensemble of characters. Here we are with the Fall of the Readers and Wexler does everything in his power to create a satisfying conclusion and man does he deliver. From the very first page it was action packed, we had a couple plot twists, we also had maybe a slight window to carry on with the story, but if not I am satisfied either way. I highly recommend this series to anyone. I believe this series is very underrated and would like to see it soar and be loved by more people. 5 out of 5 stars to the entire series. Now the wait continues for the finale of the Shadow Campaign series but not too much longer now.
buuboobaby's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
I loved this series. What a wonderful surprise. I don't even know why I checked the first book out of the library, but when it was over, I had to immediately listen to all of the rest of them, and I usually don't like to do that. Loved the protagonist and how her character developed, and Ashes the half-cat was also a favorite. Highly recommended.
I loved this series. What a wonderful surprise. I don't even know why I checked the first book out of the library, but when it was over, I had to immediately listen to all of the rest of them, and I usually don't like to do that. Loved the protagonist and how her character developed, and Ashes the half-cat was also a favorite. Highly recommended.