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The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages by Trenton Lee Stewart
2 reviews
kailiyahknight's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Kidnapping, Murder, Torture, Violence, Death of parent, and Vomit
bisexualwentworth's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This is a book for former gifted kids, and I love that about it.
Is it as good as the original Mysterious Benedict Society books? No. Absolutely not. But how could it be?
The plot is barely existent, the ending is sort of meh, and there are a LOT of info dumps.
But this book really feels like a love letter to fans of the characters who have now grown up somewhat and are trying to figure out what to do with themselves. I loved seeing how everyone has changed or stayed the same as they grew up. I loved that the found family doesn’t completely un-find itself. I even really appreciated the direction Mr Curtain headed in (in terms of character growth, not physical direction).
I did kind of feel like I’d been queerbaited when Rhonda’s spouse was revealed to be a man, though.
Is it as good as the original Mysterious Benedict Society books? No. Absolutely not. But how could it be?
The plot is barely existent, the ending is sort of meh, and there are a LOT of info dumps.
But this book really feels like a love letter to fans of the characters who have now grown up somewhat and are trying to figure out what to do with themselves. I loved seeing how everyone has changed or stayed the same as they grew up. I loved that the found family doesn’t completely un-find itself. I even really appreciated the direction Mr Curtain headed in (in terms of character growth, not physical direction).
I did kind of feel like I’d been queerbaited when Rhonda’s spouse was revealed to be a man, though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping, Confinement, and Violence
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