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liketheday's review against another edition
2.0
There's... kind of a lot going on. And it happens really really fast, because there are not many pages in this book and they have to invent time travel and then use it and then solve some puzzles and then fix this first problem in history. So the last part is like, look! We're in Spain in 1492! The voyage to America must be the problem! Oh no, we're being attacked by an SQ operative! Oh, good, we're saved by a Hystorian! Now we're on a boat! Now we know how to solve the problem! Now we're in the brig! Now we're not in the brig! Now we've saved the day!
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mitalireads's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
2.75
While not a bad book I found that it was lacking.
karola_smd's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
bookgirl4ever's review against another edition
1.0
For fans of Dashner's Journal of Curious Letters series.
advocatebreathecollaborate's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book in efforts to connect with one of my Autistic students because he loves this series. The premise is interesting and I can understand why he is so taken with the series. Three kids traveling through time to fix humanity's broken history. Definitely a good plot. I found Dak to be annoying, but I would still be interested in reading more of the series to see what other historical events are featured.
thebestofaly's review against another edition
3.0
Okay, I give this a 3.5 star rating. I liked this book! However, its story didn't make it a page-turning book—at least, not to me. It was different (and in so many ways, I may add) from [b:The Maze of Bones|2921082|The Maze of Bones (The 39 Clues, #1)|Rick Riordan|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1385117877s/2921082.jpg|2948317]—the first title of the 39 Clues, a series which people compare a lot to the Infinity Ring one. The historical plot combined with adventurous characters might be their only similarities. I liked Riordan's better, but I can't quite put a finger on why A Mutiny in Time wasn't all that to me... Sorry. I wish I could write a much better review about this.
Something I'd like to comment about this though is its connection with the online game. I think that the map you get to get at the end of the book (available for the printed copy) is very interesting and fun and many kids would like to read it so they could play it. It's a good stimulant for early-age readers.
Something I'd like to comment about this though is its connection with the online game. I think that the map you get to get at the end of the book (available for the printed copy) is very interesting and fun and many kids would like to read it so they could play it. It's a good stimulant for early-age readers.
mollymortensen's review against another edition
2.0
My first impression was that this book was too immature for me. But then they started hinting about the future government, (I totally didn't realize it was a dystopian) and why history was messed up and it kept me reading. The Remnants thing was probably the best bit of world building, even if it's sad. (How they remember changed history.)
The Bad:
I really should've listened to my instincts. Both Dak and Sera are completely unrealistic and just so strange. Jak is obsessed with history, and Sera with science. But other than a character quirk, it doesn't really play much of a role in the story. The only other thing I know about them is that he's oddly fascinated with cheese, and that she's way too fond of saying "For the love of mincemeat." (What does that even mean?)
For two supposed geniuses, they were such idiots! Way too often (at least in the middle grade books I've chosen lately) the kids don't do enough for themselves. Here the adult has to save them, then comes up with the plan.
For being such opposite characters they really sounded a lot alike. I kept getting confused about whose head I was supposed to be in and had to flip back.
Despite this being a short book, it didn't feel like it. No time was even spent on descriptions or "boring stuff". But too much was skipped over. Way too often everything is tense, then the book jumps ahead, and it's all okay now, and we're on to the next scene. It even happened in the final battle!
Will I read book two? Probably not. I liked the idea of this book, and the next one has a different author, so I was tempted, but I don't think I can do another one right now.
The Bad:
I really should've listened to my instincts. Both Dak and Sera are completely unrealistic and just so strange. Jak is obsessed with history, and Sera with science. But other than a character quirk, it doesn't really play much of a role in the story. The only other thing I know about them is that he's oddly fascinated with cheese, and that she's way too fond of saying "For the love of mincemeat." (What does that even mean?)
For two supposed geniuses, they were such idiots! Way too often (at least in the middle grade books I've chosen lately) the kids don't do enough for themselves. Here the adult has to save them, then comes up with the plan.
For being such opposite characters they really sounded a lot alike. I kept getting confused about whose head I was supposed to be in and had to flip back.
Despite this being a short book, it didn't feel like it. No time was even spent on descriptions or "boring stuff". But too much was skipped over. Way too often everything is tense, then the book jumps ahead, and it's all okay now, and we're on to the next scene. It even happened in the final battle!
Will I read book two? Probably not. I liked the idea of this book, and the next one has a different author, so I was tempted, but I don't think I can do another one right now.
jscarpa14's review against another edition
3.0
I'm pretty sure I've read this book before, but this is my first time listening to all of the audiobook. I really enjoyed the voicing on the audiobook, especially that of the sailor Eyeball. It kept the audiobook interesting, alive and attention drawing.
As far as the story goes, when I picked this up I was expecting something a little more like the 39 Clues. While the book shares some historical and scientific lessons it's so far not as in depth as that of it's predecessor in this type of series. Not to mention most of the information offered is lessons many kids already know. Also because of how it's taught you sort of know what the plot is. Dak, Sera and Riq are sent back into the past to repair the historical events broken by the group that currently controls the world, the SQ. As soon as Dak mentions that historical event that's supposed to have taken place as he knows it, any child with even the slightest historical knowledge will know exactly what the characters need to do to save the day. In this case the break the trio is sent to repair is the voyage of Christopher Columbus, though while the reader should know already what they're supposed to do on the voyage, the characters themselves don't realize it until it's almost too late.
Because the story moves so quickly, as of yet it's hard to form any sort of emotional connection to the characters. However it's possible I feel that way because this is a novel clearly written for a younger reader, something I haven't been for more years than I care to admit. Unlike many young adult or middle grade novels that are easy to get into even as an adult, this one doesn't quite fit that mold and it might even an entirely different reading experience for a younger reader. This is one of those books that as an adult it's impossible to forget that you're way too old for this book. It's hard to explain the why of that, or at least it's hard to explain for me. What I can say though is that a young reader whose knew to chapter books could most likely easily grasp the material and really enjoy the story.
For what it is it's a good story, though I don't so far like this series as much as I enjoyed the 39 Clues. Honestly though even though I'll probably continue on with the series I'm not really sure it's the story for me.
As far as the story goes, when I picked this up I was expecting something a little more like the 39 Clues. While the book shares some historical and scientific lessons it's so far not as in depth as that of it's predecessor in this type of series. Not to mention most of the information offered is lessons many kids already know. Also because of how it's taught you sort of know what the plot is. Dak, Sera and Riq are sent back into the past to repair the historical events broken by the group that currently controls the world, the SQ. As soon as Dak mentions that historical event that's supposed to have taken place as he knows it, any child with even the slightest historical knowledge will know exactly what the characters need to do to save the day. In this case the break the trio is sent to repair is the voyage of Christopher Columbus, though while the reader should know already what they're supposed to do on the voyage, the characters themselves don't realize it until it's almost too late.
Because the story moves so quickly, as of yet it's hard to form any sort of emotional connection to the characters. However it's possible I feel that way because this is a novel clearly written for a younger reader, something I haven't been for more years than I care to admit. Unlike many young adult or middle grade novels that are easy to get into even as an adult, this one doesn't quite fit that mold and it might even an entirely different reading experience for a younger reader. This is one of those books that as an adult it's impossible to forget that you're way too old for this book. It's hard to explain the why of that, or at least it's hard to explain for me. What I can say though is that a young reader whose knew to chapter books could most likely easily grasp the material and really enjoy the story.
For what it is it's a good story, though I don't so far like this series as much as I enjoyed the 39 Clues. Honestly though even though I'll probably continue on with the series I'm not really sure it's the story for me.