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The Visitor
by K.A. Applegate
I had already read the graphic novel version of this book, but once again, I enjoyed the original more. The story is more suspenseful and immersive in the mind's eye, and because Rachel's perspective is essential to the events of the story, I enjoyed access to more of her thoughts.
This installment requires significant suspension of disbelief for two reasons. Firstly, even though the characters process and cope with the final twist from the first book, they don't face any of the inevitable consequences that would happen in real life. It's possible that some of this occurs in the next book, and maybe I forgot some kind of plan from the first book about how to handle this, but it's weird that it isn't addressed here.
Secondly, it is difficult to believe that the characters could survive all of their impulsive, dangerous actions. It's part of Rachel's character that she tends to rush into things without thinking them through, and the story engages with this in interesting ways, but it's hard to believe that they could keep coming out on top.
Nonetheless, I am rating this book four stars because of its deep emotional poignancy. I found the emotional elements of the graphic novel unforgettable, and they are just as meaningful here. I relate to Rachel's seething anger at injustice, and the book honors a father's love for his daughter in an incredibly unexpected, moving way. The emotional elements make this much more than pulp fiction, and I'm very interested in continuing with the series.
This installment requires significant suspension of disbelief for two reasons. Firstly, even though the characters process and cope with the final twist from the first book, they don't face any of the inevitable consequences that would happen in real life.
Spoiler
Even though Tobias doesn't have parents and gets shuttled between different relatives, people would still notice his disappearance after he permanently becomes a hawk. There should be missing child posters around town, and the other Animorphs would be questioned by the police about their missing friend.Secondly, it is difficult to believe that the characters could survive all of their impulsive, dangerous actions. It's part of Rachel's character that she tends to rush into things without thinking them through, and the story engages with this in interesting ways, but it's hard to believe that they could keep coming out on top.
Nonetheless, I am rating this book four stars because of its deep emotional poignancy. I found the emotional elements of the graphic novel unforgettable, and they are just as meaningful here. I relate to Rachel's seething anger at injustice, and the book honors a father's love for his daughter in an incredibly unexpected, moving way. The emotional elements make this much more than pulp fiction, and I'm very interested in continuing with the series.