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sevenlefts's review against another edition
3.0
Another YA novel suggested for my friends' family book group. They pick such great titles! A fun romp in an alternative history with lighter-than-air travel, strange new beasts, pirates and an uncharted island. What's not to like? I totally agree with everything that Janelle says in her review.
thedigitaldiarist's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
pinballzo's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The perfect adventurous, easy but well written read. Was a favourite when I was young, and rereading as an adult I loved it just as much.
sadalababa's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
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
5.0
bellevan's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-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
4.75
austengal's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jadajing's review against another edition
4.0
A patron at the library just asked me to create a booklist for teen boys and this one will definitely be on it.
calbowen's review against another edition
4.0
This is an enjoyable young adult read.
The story follows a cabin boy on an airship and his adventures involving a trans-ocean voyage, air pirates, and mysterious new creatures that take to the sky.
On the up side, being a young adult novel this is a fast read, and easy, without an overbearing of jargon outside of air nautical terms.
The downside for me was the overly British feel of the language and the first person point of view.
All of that aside, I feel that this is actually a fun read, and I could see this more as a Disney style movie than real life, because of the involvement of the mystical creature, though I know that they would do well with airships using CGI. This had a very Treasure Planet style vibe to it for me, and that is what made it fun.
4 out of 5 stars.
The story follows a cabin boy on an airship and his adventures involving a trans-ocean voyage, air pirates, and mysterious new creatures that take to the sky.
On the up side, being a young adult novel this is a fast read, and easy, without an overbearing of jargon outside of air nautical terms.
The downside for me was the overly British feel of the language and the first person point of view.
All of that aside, I feel that this is actually a fun read, and I could see this more as a Disney style movie than real life, because of the involvement of the mystical creature, though I know that they would do well with airships using CGI. This had a very Treasure Planet style vibe to it for me, and that is what made it fun.
4 out of 5 stars.
trin's review against another edition
3.0
Mystery box book #36!
Finished this one back in November but forgot to review. I also initially gave it four stars, but it has not sat particularly well with me so it's dropping down one. Essentially: this is an old-school adventure in the style of Treasure Island, but with zeppelins and dragons and one (1) female character. It's fine, and maybe especially fine if you are a twelve-year-old boy, but I don't think Oppel really adds much to the genre with his updates, and in fact, Stevenson makes more interesting character choices, in my mind, than Oppel does; in fact, Oppel seems to default to. Glad to have finally read this -- it had been on my TBR for forever -- but I won't be continuing with the series.
Finished this one back in November but forgot to review. I also initially gave it four stars, but it has not sat particularly well with me so it's dropping down one. Essentially: this is an old-school adventure in the style of Treasure Island, but with zeppelins and dragons and one (1) female character. It's fine, and maybe especially fine if you are a twelve-year-old boy, but I don't think Oppel really adds much to the genre with his updates, and in fact, Stevenson makes more interesting character choices, in my mind, than Oppel does; in fact, Oppel seems to default to
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killing characters off rather than continuing to develop them or leaving things open to ambiguitylfsalden's review against another edition
4.0
Delicious! Fun! How much did I enjoy it? I'm reading the next one very eagerly! (also, "reading" = "listening to the fabulous Full Cast audio recording. Really well done.)