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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
Reading through my personal library as I decide which books to donate.
Writings a bit dry. I feel like the descriptions could be better, the fight scenes especially. The author could have written more of the characters’ reactions TO things instead of describing the things themselves.
The kids are also not kid-like, like they don’t talk like teens. I wish their personalities were explored further in the writing.
I don’t really understand the twins’ trust in Flamel. If the exposition took more time in fleshing out the relationship balance, their initial trust of him would be more believable.
Honestly, I just kept thinking this is a poorly written version of Percy Jackson.
Writings a bit dry. I feel like the descriptions could be better, the fight scenes especially. The author could have written more of the characters’ reactions TO things instead of describing the things themselves.
The kids are also not kid-like, like they don’t talk like teens. I wish their personalities were explored further in the writing.
I don’t really understand the twins’ trust in Flamel. If the exposition took more time in fleshing out the relationship balance, their initial trust of him would be more believable.
Honestly, I just kept thinking this is a poorly written version of Percy Jackson.
This book had an interesting basis, but I felt like it was just too much like reading Harry Potter only not as believable and well-written. It was an ok read and I will read the sequel since it ended in a way that makes me curious to see how the whole thing turns out.
I really wanted to like this book but there was just something off about it. It seemed very stilted. Details were thrown in and they didn’t seem to fit. For example, there is a place in the book where Josh talks about looking up to Nick like a big brother which doesn’t make sense because Nick is older than his dad. And then he goes on to talk about music and movies they both enjoy. It just doesn’t flow. The author spent a lot of time helping us know Josh but didn’t really give any insight into Sophie.
Eh. All characters seemed one-dimensional. Instead of developing a plot based on character motivation, the author simply chose to indroduce a new character each time he wanted to advance the story forward. Kind of lame. I made it through the whole book, but I will not be reading the rest of the series.
I liked it quite a bit. It does leave you hanging. Good book for children age 11 and up.
Ik heb het boek 3 sterren gegeven. Het was bijna 4, maar het is qua snelheid van actie me echt wat over de top. Wel is het lekker leesbaar en de vele mythische figuren geven er een extra smakelijk tintje aan.
De overige delen hebben overigens ook last van een net wat te hoog tempo om het geloofwaardig te houden. Ik vind het een leuke serie maar geen hoogvlieger. Daarvoor is het allemaal net wat te ongebalanceerd.
De overige delen hebben overigens ook last van een net wat te hoog tempo om het geloofwaardig te houden. Ik vind het een leuke serie maar geen hoogvlieger. Daarvoor is het allemaal net wat te ongebalanceerd.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book was amazing!! I loved this and it is so my type of book. I really liked all the characters and I can't wait to find out what happens next. Oh yes... I will read this series!!
Not quite what I expected. An interesting story and fairly entertaining. Not quite sure why but something just felt off about the story and it was a little annoying.