Reviews

The Monsters of Rookhaven by Pádraig Kenny

readertasha's review

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Honestly it was a decent eerie, gothic, creepy tales of monsters. Took me a while to get into the story but once stuff start to happen, it got interesting!

“Piglet is dangerous.” Is what they were screaming the whole time but yet Piglet was a damn hero & the best of them all. Precious little thing!

The friendships in this was soo wholesome & I loved that part. These kids deserves every happiness..
Also the illustrations in the book was amazing & adds more to the story. I liked how every time it was Piglets POV the page is black with white writing.

Story: 3 STARS
Illustrations: 5 STARS

I might read the second book but I’m not sure just yet…

stw07's review against another edition

3.5

It was fine but I just never felt invested in any of the characters or the plot… 

kelseygraczyk's review

5.0

An absolute dark delight. This book was a mixture of the Adam's Family and Spirited Away. The intricate world building and monster mythology was incredible. I loved the fun family aspect of the town and the family. READ IT NOW!!

juliat2006's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

spookystaircase's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

alexduarte's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

witchy_luz's review against another edition

4.0

4,5 ⭐️
Vraiment très sympa. Les thèmes abordés sont très intéressants et notamment la guerre qu’on voit peu dans ce genre de récit. Tout était assez bien amené, je n’aurai pas dis non à plus de détail.

Par contre y a des fautes, il manque des mots c’est un peu dommage et je ne comprend pas l’intérêt de multiplier les périphrases pour parler des personnages. Leur nom suffit, mais toujours chercher une façon tarabiscotée de nommer un perso c’est nom. C’est alourdi le récit et ça fait lever les yeux. Mais je pense que c’est du à la trad

lothwolfjedi's review against another edition

4.0

Une histoire classique mais remplie de personnages attachants, c’est mignon et plein de bons sentiments. Les illustrations qui jonchent les pages sont très belles et ajoutent quelque chose au récit.

ilaxaria's review

adventurous hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

3.0

munyapenny's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5