Reviews

Airborn by Kenneth Oppel

caitlinh311's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious reflective tense 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

4.5

renuked's review against another edition

5.0

First read: November 29 to December 01, 2011
Reread: January 05, 2017

roseleaf24's review against another edition

5.0

This was such a great adventure. I didn't see the twists coming at all, and I was kept on my toes. I listened to the audio book for most of it, and the narration was great. I didn't realize it was the first in a series until I was almost done. It did not end on a cliffhanger, but I look forward to continuing the story. I found Kate unlikable for much of the book, but she ended up growing and changing in good ways.

thebrainlair's review against another edition

3.0

Airborn by Kenneth Oppel (2005)

viccbooks's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

raggedyambush's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

anonymouspossum's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

eveningreverie's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

One of my earliest profound reading experiences, Airborn was handed to me when I was in elementary school and I devoured it. Upon seeing the cover once more at my bookselling job, I was instantly transported back to the world of the story. The gas-powered airships, the airborne piracy, the strange, mystical creatures and the tantalizing mystery behind them... this book had it all for 8-year-old eveningreverie. And, according to many other contemporary readers, it still holds up remarkably well. 

cnidariar3x's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

aliciasirois's review against another edition

5.0

I found this in the Leavitt library (I'm trying to read more from here so I have recommendations to give to my students), but my father-in-law has also been trying to get me to read this book. Up until now, I could not find it, but I am really glad I did! Typically, I do not like Fantasy (with the exception of Harry Potter) but I really enjoyed this book, maybe because it was mostly based in reality. Kate reminded me a lot of Kate on Lost because her good looks and charm messed with the boys and caused trouble. At one point, I found myself very angry with her because of the hurt she was causing the main character, but I realize how necessary it was now. I am excited to read the second book, and my father-in-law gave me the third, so I am excited to get there too!