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kim_j_dare's review against another edition
4.0
Eight-year-old Noah Barleywater is leaving home. Although he tries to convince himself that it is only because he's ready for the adventure of being on his own, it quickly becomes apparent that he is running away from circumstances at home: circumstances about his mother and an illness that he can't quite face. As he travels from village to village, he tells himself that his leaving is all for the best, but it's not until he meets a kindly woodcarver in a strange toyshop that he realizes how much he has left behind. A thought-provoking and fanciful tale.
pinkpopprincess's review against another edition
3.0
To be very honest,
I would have given this book two stars, because I didn't like it at all. The story was incoherent. I struggled with following the story without getting distracted.
I kept reading, I don't really know why but I most defintely DON'T regret it.
The last quarter or so is an explanation with makes you understand a lot of what this book is really about. It has been written to relate for any kind of ages. Children could easily understand the story and it would be a great activity to read with your child/sibling/cousin or so.
I didnt read any of Boyne's work but I am very curious to read more of him especially another genre of a more adult reading.
3 out if 5 stars!
I would have given this book two stars, because I didn't like it at all. The story was incoherent. I struggled with following the story without getting distracted.
I kept reading, I don't really know why but I most defintely DON'T regret it.
The last quarter or so is an explanation with makes you understand a lot of what this book is really about. It has been written to relate for any kind of ages. Children could easily understand the story and it would be a great activity to read with your child/sibling/cousin or so.
I didnt read any of Boyne's work but I am very curious to read more of him especially another genre of a more adult reading.
3 out if 5 stars!
finnm4's review against another edition
4.0
A beautiful version of a fairy tale with a twist. The writing and illustrations are beautiful as the tale deals with topics such a childhood, ageing and grief from the perspectives of an elderly man and a young boy. A book for adults and children to enjoy.
fairycaro24's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
hedwig2's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
emmagray13's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
ansl's review against another edition
4.0
Heel mooi boek. Een klein beetje treurig op het einde, maar voor de rest wel vrolijk :). Snel uit te lezen.