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rieviolet's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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
4.0
I read the first installment in this series quite a long time ago (end of middle school, beginning of high school?) and really loved it, so I wanted to finally get around to finishing it.
There is certainly a big nostalgia factor involved in my reading experience but I still think that this is a good book and, overall, a good series.
Personally, its main strength is the wonderful and diverse cast of characters, the children (Reynie, Kate, Sticky and Constance) are especially well portrayed and it is a lot of fun to follow them on their adventures.
I think that the first book is still my favourite (in terms of storyline), but I enjoyed the second volume and it was a nice break from reading heavier and more depressing adult books.
There is certainly a big nostalgia factor involved in my reading experience but I still think that this is a good book and, overall, a good series.
Personally, its main strength is the wonderful and diverse cast of characters, the children (Reynie, Kate, Sticky and Constance) are especially well portrayed and it is a lot of fun to follow them on their adventures.
I think that the first book is still my favourite (in terms of storyline), but I enjoyed the second volume and it was a nice break from reading heavier and more depressing adult books.
Moderate: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Chronic illness, and Kidnapping
Minor: Vomit, War, Torture, and Blood
courtneyfalling's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I liked this reread a little more than the first book in the series, mostly because it started delving deeper into the main characters' personalities and friendships. Also some interesting middle-grade philosophy on whether people are fundamentally wicked or redeemable. But the speed was still really fast and I'm not forgiving this series for buying into such an obvious ableist trope with the "reveal" of Mr. Curtain actually being an ambulatory wheelchair user .
Moderate: Ableism, Chronic illness, Kidnapping, Vomit, and Confinement
sophie42's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Violence, Kidnapping, Confinement, and Death
Minor: Vomit and Stalking
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