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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
The book is clearly of its time (2002) and the language used is irritating me a lot and I can't see past it.
adventurous
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The writing felt a little too much like info dumping most of the time. She explained every action the characters made and why they made it like she didn’t trust us to come to the right conclusion. It felt more like someone was giving a detached account of what happened and not like an actual engaging story. So while this is classified as young adult the writing really is more middle grade.
Also I know this was written in 2002 but im not sure how to feel about the way she wrote about the natives in this book. The tone is definitely not negative but it felt a little icky sometimes idk
Also I know this was written in 2002 but im not sure how to feel about the way she wrote about the natives in this book. The tone is definitely not negative but it felt a little icky sometimes idk
Bildungsroman de un salvador blanco. Alex tiene que viajar con su abuela, una escritora nada amable al Amazonas en busca de un abominable hombre de la selva, en el camino se convierte en el salvador de una tribu perdida.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
informative
sad
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:
Complicated
Kate Cold, journalist-reporter for International Geographic in the Amazon, trains her grandson, Alexander, whose mother has cancer. Professor Leblanc, the famous anthropologist, is also hired by International Geographic. The search for a mysterious creature that the Indians call "the Beast" is the goal of their trip. Two photographers, a guide and his daughter, Nadia, a doctor and an Indian, are also part of the expedition. These are adventures worthy of Tolkien's tales that Alexander and Nadia will experience.
Isabel Allende depicts a lush Amazonia in which perils are multiple. She underlines the danger represented by the exploitation of dishonest men who only want to enrich themselves to the detriment of the native Indians.
Isabel Allende depicts a lush Amazonia in which perils are multiple. She underlines the danger represented by the exploitation of dishonest men who only want to enrich themselves to the detriment of the native Indians.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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
It reads young (as it should). Descriptions are abundant and beautiful. The mystery twist did get me. So much fun.
this book holds a very special place in my heart. my grandma introduced me to the series when I was young. she was a big Isabel Allende fan and she’s sadly no longer with us. I read this book whenever I want to feel more connected to her. I’ve read it about 5 times about the years and it never disappoints.
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
fast-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
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Interesting setting and an adventurous plot. The writing style however gave the characters little emotion.