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situationnormal's review against another edition
3.0
A decent book, but too short to pack much of a punch. I'm glad I finally read it, though, since it was on my middle school reading list 1000 years ago (or however long it's been sixth grade) and the only book I didn't read that year.
The relationships were decently well rounded, and the descriptions of the pottery were beautiful, but the plot took a little too long to kick off in such a short book and the conclusion was wrapped up way too quickly.
The relationships were decently well rounded, and the descriptions of the pottery were beautiful, but the plot took a little too long to kick off in such a short book and the conclusion was wrapped up way too quickly.
daines's review against another edition
5.0
Although I didn't take to Tree-ear as a character when I started the book, there is something utterly compelling about the writing. It is an addictive and easy read, which provides a pleasant amount of historical information as well.
dude_watchin_with_the_brontes's review against another edition
4.0
I picked up this book at the library without realizing it was the same author as Archer's Quest. I'm glad I did, because, while Archer's Quest failed to interest me, and I abandoned it after a chapter or so, A Single Shard captivated me the whole way through. Set in 12th century Korea, it feels familiar enough so that the characters and story are completely accessible, and different enough to feel almost like reading a fantasy novel (why are so many fantasies set in vaguely medieval settings?) I think the fact that I listened to the audiobook, which was narrated by an older-sounding British man, really reinforced the fantasy-feel for me.
Would recommend to middle-grade readers and to others who like reading middle-grade fiction.
Would recommend to middle-grade readers and to others who like reading middle-grade fiction.
tarugani's review against another edition
4.0
Most of my library's English collection is Newberry winners and miscellaneous YA, so that'll help my reading challenge total...
This though, I liked this.
This though, I liked this.
mercin's review against another edition
5.0
Great shorter story for the whole family. We listened to this in the car. 3 discs long.
beatricetwilliams's review against another edition
3.0
This was a nostalgia re-read for me. Man, this book was absolutely fire when I was a kid. I found it a bit slow this time which is odd for a book that's only 100 pages, but yknow, being the actual target age group for the audience (which is seven) would probably help with the enjoyment of reading it lol. I would recommend this for the youth 100%