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h34rtify's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
eaird's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Violence
mcampany's review against another edition
1.0
Felt really slow and dull. Might try again another day.
lex1may's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-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? Yes
3.0
elementarymydear's review against another edition
3.0
As always with Marcus Sedgwick, the writing was beautiful, eerie and captivating, with a story to match. The premise, the plot, the characters; I love them all.
The thing that let it down was the pacing. It wasn't long enough - partly just because I always want to read more Sedgwick, but also because the story deserved a proper novel rather than short story, even if it's for children. While all the key moments were brilliant, it was the bits in between that felt rushed, pushing forwards to the next bit of action.
The thing that let it down was the pacing. It wasn't long enough - partly just because I always want to read more Sedgwick, but also because the story deserved a proper novel rather than short story, even if it's for children. While all the key moments were brilliant, it was the bits in between that felt rushed, pushing forwards to the next bit of action.
maartje's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
charliechan21's review against another edition
3.0
An easy and quick read but I didn't like it as much as some of his others.
linzhere's review against another edition
3.0
Have enjoyed listening to the author read this book during Covid19 lockdown period.
hollowspine's review against another edition
3.0
A quick read with an environmental focus. Zoey finds herself left behind when her family tries to escape Norridge, a small island that falls deeper into the sea by the day due to the encroaching waters of the ever rising sea. Is this what our future children will face?
Taking place in the near future, Zoey has never seen a car in use and has never walked in one direction without encountering the ocean. The story follows Zoey as she tries to find her parents. Over the story she has nagging hopes and fears that eat away at her. Why haven't her parents come to find her? Are they dead, or just glad to be rid of her? She encounters people at the ends of their humanity, willing to fight over a morsel of food or a scrap of land.
It has some very good material for discussion and I think would make a very good book for middle-school book clubs or summer reading.
Taking place in the near future, Zoey has never seen a car in use and has never walked in one direction without encountering the ocean. The story follows Zoey as she tries to find her parents. Over the story she has nagging hopes and fears that eat away at her. Why haven't her parents come to find her? Are they dead, or just glad to be rid of her? She encounters people at the ends of their humanity, willing to fight over a morsel of food or a scrap of land.
It has some very good material for discussion and I think would make a very good book for middle-school book clubs or summer reading.
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