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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Cannot stop to write review- must get next book ASAP!! *runs off*
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
From what I remember, it had a decent plot and just okay characters. The explanation for how magic worked, such as awakening and the ways it was used, as well as the creatures, were more interesting and is what kept me reading.
But, aside from that, the characters just didn't click with me. Maybe I'll continue the series if I know how they grow and develop.
But, aside from that, the characters just didn't click with me. Maybe I'll continue the series if I know how they grow and develop.
Not a bad book but most def would’ve been my fav of all time if I read when I was 10.
I've been dying to get my hands in this book for a very long time.
And after reading six chapters, I couldn't help but to feel a huge pang of disappointment.
No matter how much I tried to get on with the plot of the story, I just couldn't grasp it thus making me put it down.
Usually Mythology and Young Adult Fantasy books get along with my taste but The Alchemyst totally didn't comply with my liking.
And after reading six chapters, I couldn't help but to feel a huge pang of disappointment.
No matter how much I tried to get on with the plot of the story, I just couldn't grasp it thus making me put it down.
Usually Mythology and Young Adult Fantasy books get along with my taste but The Alchemyst totally didn't comply with my liking.
Sorely disappointing; perhaps it was not the right time for me to read it. I read this based on strong recommendations from multiple friends and I wonder if they maybe read it when they were younger (maybe when it first was published?).
The contradictory and repetitive language is really unnecessary. How many times does Scott need to note that Flamel is the Alchemyst? Once should be sufficient.
I like that Scott incorporates many belief systems and history, but not how he creatively and explicitly assigns historical events to mystical origins. Leave it to the reader's imagination. It's exactly what teachers repeat over and over, "Show the reader, don't tell them!" Informing is important, but the reader probably isn't dumb. Maybe it's really for 9 year olds, but even the Harry Potter books aren't this dumbed down.
Scott's intention is on point, but, for me, his writing misses the mark.
P.S. Fave quote, "There were just holly empty sockets where eyes should have been, and nestled in the sockets were perfect ovals of reflective glass." ARE THEY EMPTY OR NOT? And what is that comma doing in the middle of the sentence? Just hanging out?
The contradictory and repetitive language is really unnecessary. How many times does Scott need to note that Flamel is the Alchemyst? Once should be sufficient.
I like that Scott incorporates many belief systems and history, but not how he creatively and explicitly assigns historical events to mystical origins. Leave it to the reader's imagination. It's exactly what teachers repeat over and over, "Show the reader, don't tell them!" Informing is important, but the reader probably isn't dumb. Maybe it's really for 9 year olds, but even the Harry Potter books aren't this dumbed down.
Scott's intention is on point, but, for me, his writing misses the mark.
P.S. Fave quote, "There were just holly empty sockets where eyes should have been, and nestled in the sockets were perfect ovals of reflective glass." ARE THEY EMPTY OR NOT? And what is that comma doing in the middle of the sentence? Just hanging out?
As my experience with books grows, so does the difficulty of giving a high rating. Unlike many other adventure books i have read, this book, although quite enjoyable and creative, was not as good as i was hoping for.
My rating: 3.5
My rating: 3.5
This is the second or third time I've read this. It's a very quick read. The books covers about three days in the lives of our main characters. There are six books in the series and this is the first.
I started this series because it was on the list of "what to read next if you like Harry Potter". There was at some point a plan to turn it into a movie. I don't think there's enough in one book for a movie.
I like how this book weaves myths and legends into the real world. It's full of info on mythical creatures, places, and times. The characters seem accurately drawn. I find Josh to be petulant and annoying, but that's probably a good thing.
Will probably definitely read this again.
I started this series because it was on the list of "what to read next if you like Harry Potter". There was at some point a plan to turn it into a movie. I don't think there's enough in one book for a movie.
I like how this book weaves myths and legends into the real world. It's full of info on mythical creatures, places, and times. The characters seem accurately drawn. I find Josh to be petulant and annoying, but that's probably a good thing.
Will probably definitely read this again.