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alesaura's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5.0
Las hermanas viperinas sigue la misma línea de Profesor gárgola. No está mal, pero esperaba un poco más de variedad en cuanto a las situaciones qué se presentaron y cómo se resolvieron; por momentos sentí que estaba leyendo el primer libro nuevamente por los similares que son.
Pero, no todo es malo. Me gusta cómo, poco a poco, la historia se está tornando más oscura, y aunque no hay muchos detalles, el universo lovecraftiano me llama muchísimo la atención.
Las hermanas viperinas sigue la misma línea de Profesor gárgola. No está mal, pero esperaba un poco más de variedad en cuanto a las situaciones qué se presentaron y cómo se resolvieron; por momentos sentí que estaba leyendo el primer libro nuevamente por los similares que son.
Pero, no todo es malo. Me gusta cómo, poco a poco, la historia se está tornando más oscura, y aunque no hay muchos detalles, el universo lovecraftiano me llama muchísimo la atención.
cadbury's review against another edition
5.0
I received book #2 as an ARC. (I also had the wonderful honor of reading book #1)
I thought this book was just as good as the first. The book is written in a way that makes you continuously turn the pages and before you know it you are half way through the book! I liked how there was a little bit of a gap between books being published so Gilman kind of dropped hints of what happened in the previous book.
Basically two twin sisters had been missing and five days later came back with no memory of what happened to them. Everyone loves them, they are so pretty, and popular but always missing at lunch time. Robert, Glenn and Karina finally find out that they are going to the school pool everyday which has a gateway to the mansion.
Sarah(one of the twins) tries to run for student president so she can take over the school. The school librarian tries to help them stop the Sarah from winning the election, and Robert does something amazingly stupid.
Overall the book has great drawings, its a quick read(I read it in less than 2 hours), it has a good plot, with new twists around each corner that you wouldn't expect!
I can not wait for book number three to come out and I will def. be reading that one as well. This is a great series for people of all ages!
I thought this book was just as good as the first. The book is written in a way that makes you continuously turn the pages and before you know it you are half way through the book! I liked how there was a little bit of a gap between books being published so Gilman kind of dropped hints of what happened in the previous book.
Basically two twin sisters had been missing and five days later came back with no memory of what happened to them. Everyone loves them, they are so pretty, and popular but always missing at lunch time. Robert, Glenn and Karina finally find out that they are going to the school pool everyday which has a gateway to the mansion.
Sarah(one of the twins) tries to run for student president so she can take over the school. The school librarian tries to help them stop the Sarah from winning the election, and Robert does something amazingly stupid.
Overall the book has great drawings, its a quick read(I read it in less than 2 hours), it has a good plot, with new twists around each corner that you wouldn't expect!
I can not wait for book number three to come out and I will def. be reading that one as well. This is a great series for people of all ages!
blaarrosir's review against another edition
4.0
This was a great follow-up to the first book. It seemed better suited for a slightly older audience than the first book.
mckenzierichardson's review against another edition
2.0
For more reviews, check out my blog: Craft-Cycle
For the most part, the book was good. In comparison to the first book, the plot is much faster as there is not as much buildup and world building needed. There is quite a bit of explanation as to what happened in the first book so this could be read as a standalone but is best read after the first book.
While the plot was well done and was going for a 3 star review, I really hated how Howard was presented. It is crucial to include characters with disabilities in books, but Howard was not a great example of someone who uses crutches and wears braces on his legs. He is presented as a very pathetic character who Robert feels bad for. He often needs assistance or saving or he is presented as an obstacle for other students because he moves slowly. He is someone to be pitied or an inconvenience to others. This is a terrible representation of characters with disabilities. No progress in made in others' views of him and he is only used as a plot device. This is why I chose to give this book a 2 star review.
As with the first book, this one is not super gory but does contain some animal cruelty. Not really my thing personally. Animal cruelty is continued to be used in the series to mark the "bad" characters.
Overall, the plot and story itself were good, but the representation was terrible. If you liked the first book, you'll probably like this one, but I do think it is important to be mindful of how people with disabilities are presented in books, especially books for a young audience, and moving beyond only showing them as pathetic, an inconvenience, in need of assistance, or villains.
For the most part, the book was good. In comparison to the first book, the plot is much faster as there is not as much buildup and world building needed. There is quite a bit of explanation as to what happened in the first book so this could be read as a standalone but is best read after the first book.
While the plot was well done and was going for a 3 star review, I really hated how Howard was presented. It is crucial to include characters with disabilities in books, but Howard was not a great example of someone who uses crutches and wears braces on his legs. He is presented as a very pathetic character who Robert feels bad for. He often needs assistance or saving or he is presented as an obstacle for other students because he moves slowly. He is someone to be pitied or an inconvenience to others. This is a terrible representation of characters with disabilities. No progress in made in others' views of him and he is only used as a plot device. This is why I chose to give this book a 2 star review.
As with the first book, this one is not super gory but does contain some animal cruelty. Not really my thing personally. Animal cruelty is continued to be used in the series to mark the "bad" characters.
Overall, the plot and story itself were good, but the representation was terrible. If you liked the first book, you'll probably like this one, but I do think it is important to be mindful of how people with disabilities are presented in books, especially books for a young audience, and moving beyond only showing them as pathetic, an inconvenience, in need of assistance, or villains.
mountie9's review against another edition
5.0
The Good Stuff
Fast paced - storyline would keep even the most reluctant reader engaged and not wanting to put book down
Twisted and funny (Alot of Whedon type humour)
Kids act like kids their age should (well except for the paranormal stuff)
Many of the adult characters are realistic and not idiots (yes I know its a pet peeve)
Really how many of us at one time didn't think their teachers were evil (I'm still pretty sure Mr Turcok was)
Robert is a likeable character and many will understand his predicament - lots of changes when you go to a new school and don't know anyone. Also growing up is hard
I'm sorry even if this series sucked I would pick them up for the cover alone -- my preschooler plays with them for hours
In Slither Sisters (mentioned a little in Professor Gargoyle) there is a fantastic Librarian character. Ok they made her old and a tad frumpy, but she still is an awesome character
Great morals/messages worked into the story without making it obvious - love an author who can do that effectively
The library is awesome, I totally want to work there
Will definitely be picking up the next book in the series & will be saving them for Jesse to read when he gets older (and hopefully Jake will eventually read them oo)
The Not So Good Stuff
The cover might freak out the less adventuresome reader (aka my son - won't even pick it up & he would love the story)
Do you have any idea how many post it notes I used while reviewing and how hard it was to just pick only 6 quotes (since I am reviewing both at once)
Favorite Quotes/Passages
"He knew the only thing more embarrassing than sitting alone at his new middle school would be sitting with his mommy" from Professor Gargoyle
"These can be filled with downloaded books and checked out from the library - as long as you are very careful with them of course. Personally I'm a little old fashioned. I still prefer the feel of a real book with real pages. The best feeling in the world if you ask me. But we have to embrace the future don't we children?" Professor Gargoyle
"No one chooses to go to the principal's office," Glenn continued. "You avoid this place. You don't volunteer to come here and hang out." The Slither Sisters
"But I can't win," Robert insisted. "I'm not a leader."
Ms Lavinia shrugged. "Well, I'm afraid you need to become one." The Slither Sisters
"If my brother learns I'm helping you, he'll rip my head off," she said. "And that's not what your language arts teachers call hyperbole.
Who Should/Shouldn't Read
Perfect for the reluctant reader
This is one that would even appeal to the stronger middle school reader as it is just such a fun and wicked read
Adults will even get a kick out of the series (I sure did -- but lets face it I'm not really an adult - even-though I am 42)
4.75 Dewey's
I received The Slither Sisters from Random House in exchange for an honest review & I purchased Professor Gargoyle because no matter what I always have to read a series in order (but you don't have to read them in order)
Fast paced - storyline would keep even the most reluctant reader engaged and not wanting to put book down
Twisted and funny (Alot of Whedon type humour)
Kids act like kids their age should (well except for the paranormal stuff)
Many of the adult characters are realistic and not idiots (yes I know its a pet peeve)
Really how many of us at one time didn't think their teachers were evil (I'm still pretty sure Mr Turcok was)
Robert is a likeable character and many will understand his predicament - lots of changes when you go to a new school and don't know anyone. Also growing up is hard
I'm sorry even if this series sucked I would pick them up for the cover alone -- my preschooler plays with them for hours
In Slither Sisters (mentioned a little in Professor Gargoyle) there is a fantastic Librarian character. Ok they made her old and a tad frumpy, but she still is an awesome character
Great morals/messages worked into the story without making it obvious - love an author who can do that effectively
The library is awesome, I totally want to work there
Will definitely be picking up the next book in the series & will be saving them for Jesse to read when he gets older (and hopefully Jake will eventually read them oo)
The Not So Good Stuff
The cover might freak out the less adventuresome reader (aka my son - won't even pick it up & he would love the story)
Do you have any idea how many post it notes I used while reviewing and how hard it was to just pick only 6 quotes (since I am reviewing both at once)
Favorite Quotes/Passages
"He knew the only thing more embarrassing than sitting alone at his new middle school would be sitting with his mommy" from Professor Gargoyle
"These can be filled with downloaded books and checked out from the library - as long as you are very careful with them of course. Personally I'm a little old fashioned. I still prefer the feel of a real book with real pages. The best feeling in the world if you ask me. But we have to embrace the future don't we children?" Professor Gargoyle
"No one chooses to go to the principal's office," Glenn continued. "You avoid this place. You don't volunteer to come here and hang out." The Slither Sisters
"But I can't win," Robert insisted. "I'm not a leader."
Ms Lavinia shrugged. "Well, I'm afraid you need to become one." The Slither Sisters
"If my brother learns I'm helping you, he'll rip my head off," she said. "And that's not what your language arts teachers call hyperbole.
Who Should/Shouldn't Read
Perfect for the reluctant reader
This is one that would even appeal to the stronger middle school reader as it is just such a fun and wicked read
Adults will even get a kick out of the series (I sure did -- but lets face it I'm not really an adult - even-though I am 42)
4.75 Dewey's
I received The Slither Sisters from Random House in exchange for an honest review & I purchased Professor Gargoyle because no matter what I always have to read a series in order (but you don't have to read them in order)
oakleighsawyer's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
deanis23's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
avanders's review against another edition
5.0
Fun, fast, and great.
Again, this series is aimed at a younger audience. Unsurprisingly, middle school would be the perfect age range -- although the writing may be too simple for many middle-schoolers, it will be perfect for others and it has the added benefit of having middle-school protagonists. But I would recommend as young as 7/8. Although the topic is monsters and beasts, it's a mildly presented form of monsters and beasts and (I don't think I'm spoiling anything here) the hero always wins.
Robert, his best friend Glenn, and his best ghost friend Karina delve deeper into the mystery of the school and the Tillinghast Mansion in the crossover dimension.
The characters encounter monsters, as expected, and must run from a fate-worse-than-death, as expected. But this second book offers more background into the story, the mansion, and various characters. Robert, Glenn, and Karina get to know each other and their classmates better, as well as seemingly minor characters who ultimately prove to have a much stronger roles to play.
The Price twins have returned from being missing and, as revealed in the first book, have done so as monsters from Tillinghast, albeit in human form. The heroes never know who to trust - and they must resolve how to save the school despite the fact that any of its teachers, parents, or students could be involved in the Tillinghast plot. As expected, this book satisfying closes the "chapter," but leaves a solid cliff-hanger for the next book. (Eagerly awaiting!)
An excellent new series and I highly recommend (particularly so to the appropriate age range).
(four and a half stars, rounded to 5 for sites that cannot do halves)
(read on kindle)
Again, this series is aimed at a younger audience. Unsurprisingly, middle school would be the perfect age range -- although the writing may be too simple for many middle-schoolers, it will be perfect for others and it has the added benefit of having middle-school protagonists. But I would recommend as young as 7/8. Although the topic is monsters and beasts, it's a mildly presented form of monsters and beasts and (I don't think I'm spoiling anything here) the hero always wins.
Robert, his best friend Glenn, and his best ghost friend Karina delve deeper into the mystery of the school and the Tillinghast Mansion in the crossover dimension.
The characters encounter monsters, as expected, and must run from a fate-worse-than-death, as expected. But this second book offers more background into the story, the mansion, and various characters. Robert, Glenn, and Karina get to know each other and their classmates better, as well as seemingly minor characters who ultimately prove to have a much stronger roles to play.
The Price twins have returned from being missing and, as revealed in the first book, have done so as monsters from Tillinghast, albeit in human form. The heroes never know who to trust - and they must resolve how to save the school despite the fact that any of its teachers, parents, or students could be involved in the Tillinghast plot. As expected, this book satisfying closes the "chapter," but leaves a solid cliff-hanger for the next book. (Eagerly awaiting!)
An excellent new series and I highly recommend (particularly so to the appropriate age range).
(four and a half stars, rounded to 5 for sites that cannot do halves)
(read on kindle)
scarlettlovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This book took off with a bang and I was immediately pulled into Robert & company's adventures. It is definitely loads better than the first book, which started off really slow. There were more strange and mysterious monsters introduced in this book, but they're not quite so scary - just appropriately enough for readers that are in the middle-grade age group, and even younger.