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A review by ksophialydia
Rebel Genius by Michael Dante DiMartino
Did not finish book.
I received an ARC of this book for free at San Diego Comic-Con, which has no bearing on this review.
I stopped reading at page 56, which is much earlier than I usually part ways with books I decide not to finish. My reasons for stopping are largely based around this book being geared towards the younger end of the middle grade spectrum. I generally enjoy middle grade as a whole, but I'm too far removed from the target demographic to enjoy this one.
The writing isn't bad, but it's very simple, which made it difficult for me to focus on the story. This is my main reason for not finishing the book. I don't see this being a problem for younger readers, though.
None of the characters seemed like-able to me, but I think this is due to my age, and readers who would be in Giacomo's peer group if he was a real boy may find him and his fellow characters more engaging.
The artwork scattered throughout the story is a nice touch, and felt like a nod to DiMartino's previous television work.
I can't speak very much on the world-building due to stopping the book as early as I have. I expected a bit more than what I got, but I expect that the world is expanded as Giacomo leaves his sewer abode in the fourth chapter, which is right where I stopped. I think it'll be enough to spark the imagination of young readers, though.
I stopped reading at page 56, which is much earlier than I usually part ways with books I decide not to finish. My reasons for stopping are largely based around this book being geared towards the younger end of the middle grade spectrum. I generally enjoy middle grade as a whole, but I'm too far removed from the target demographic to enjoy this one.
The writing isn't bad, but it's very simple, which made it difficult for me to focus on the story. This is my main reason for not finishing the book. I don't see this being a problem for younger readers, though.
None of the characters seemed like-able to me, but I think this is due to my age, and readers who would be in Giacomo's peer group if he was a real boy may find him and his fellow characters more engaging.
The artwork scattered throughout the story is a nice touch, and felt like a nod to DiMartino's previous television work.
I can't speak very much on the world-building due to stopping the book as early as I have. I expected a bit more than what I got, but I expect that the world is expanded as Giacomo leaves his sewer abode in the fourth chapter, which is right where I stopped. I think it'll be enough to spark the imagination of young readers, though.