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A review by middle_name_joy
The Aquanaut by Dan Santat
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Never have high hopes because you're almost always disappointed. That's the case here. Halfway through I was still confused about character names!!
Another reviewer on StoryGraph said it best, and I paraphrase: it's okay for fantasy to be illogical or surprising, but it needs to make sense within its world's boundaries. This world was not constructed well.
I was most disappointed in the lack of emotional depth. This girl lost her father and I wasn't feeling the grief. I couldn't help but think of the film, Big Hero 6, and how beautifully they handled losing a loved one and carrying on their legacy.
Another reviewer on StoryGraph said it best, and I paraphrase: it's okay for fantasy to be illogical or surprising, but it needs to make sense within its world's boundaries. This world was not constructed well.
I was most disappointed in the lack of emotional depth. This girl lost her father and I wasn't feeling the grief. I couldn't help but think of the film, Big Hero 6, and how beautifully they handled losing a loved one and carrying on their legacy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent