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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a really well-written book with compelling and believable characters. Also, as someone who grew up obsessed with Tithe by Holly Black, I noticed a ton of parallels between the two novels which was really interesting. The morals of the story/messages of the book are a little weird though. But I can’t really go into detail without revealing the ending.
I also felt like the ending had potential for more action sequences, or maybe just a more complicated conclusion that involved more aspects that the story had been building on. Idk if that makes any sense, I’m really tired as I write this haha.
But overall I enjoyed this.
I also felt like the ending had potential for more action sequences, or maybe just a more complicated conclusion that involved more aspects that the story had been building on. Idk if that makes any sense, I’m really tired as I write this haha.
But overall I enjoyed this.
I kept trying to like this book but nothing in the plot nor the characters could convince me. So I had to really work hard to finish it. Of course there were some semi-interesting parts but not enough for me to recommend this book. Kids interested in fantasy may find it more interesting than I did.
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was surprised at how good this book was. I'm really sad I never read it as a child. The Scottish dialect and culture weaved into the book was so interesting. I would definitely read it again.
adventurous
mysterious
sad
slow-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Kidnapping
Minor: Alcohol
This book took awhile for me to get into; I think I've read so much realistic fiction lately that the reality of the Folk in the story took me by surprise. These are the fae of whimsy with a hard edge, and a changeling who is neither one nor t'other. But she finds a home by the end, and the resolution is heart-breaking and beautiful.
adventurous
emotional
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
I’m changing the star rating to five stars on the reread. I enjoyed this book so much the second time around, and I’m so glad I read it again.
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(Old review)
4 stars
I found The Moorchild an engaging and easy read. As someone who loves the stories of the Faerie and the Little People, The Moorchild offered me a refreshing dip into faerie lore. The plot was well-written and the characters were very sympathetic. Both the style and the tone reminded me of faerie lore volumes I used to check out at the library, increasing the feelings of nostalgia. On the whole, The Moorchild is an enjoyable read, especially for people who love Faerie lore and stories of the Little People.
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(Old review)
4 stars
I found The Moorchild an engaging and easy read. As someone who loves the stories of the Faerie and the Little People, The Moorchild offered me a refreshing dip into faerie lore. The plot was well-written and the characters were very sympathetic. Both the style and the tone reminded me of faerie lore volumes I used to check out at the library, increasing the feelings of nostalgia. On the whole, The Moorchild is an enjoyable read, especially for people who love Faerie lore and stories of the Little People.
adventurous
medium-paced