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A review by cerise_floryn
One False Note by Gordon Korman
5.0
Before getting involved in this series, I hadn't realized that each proceeding novel was written was finished by separate authors. A series crafted by the efforts of a great many talented writers. The second novel, written by Gordon Korman, was a beautifully crafted pairing of the first novel. My main concern going into this series after discovering that it was being written by different authors, was that there was the great possibility that the integrity of who the characters and what they stood for would change. And yet, here I am writing this review in solidified elation knowing that Gordon put my fears to rest.
Not only did the stories, characters, mysteries, and captivating plot remain true to what was written in the first novel, it was improved. I'll admit that in the original there were some factors that made the storyline less realistic BUT with this being a novel written for children, I let it go and enjoyed the story as it was. That said, in reading the second adaptation of this series, those unrealistic factors seemed more grounded and had more rational sense that made the storyline easier for even an adult to follow. In this fact being mentioned, I should preface that I've been on a journey to read the novels thay I never got the chance to read when I was younger. This series, is one.
"Amy and Dan" in the word of Gordon Korman, while still the "well in over their head" teens, were written with a more matured tone. Still childlike and thrown into a world unknown to them, the two siblings spoke to one another with a deeper respect and trust than I can recall being shown in the first novel. It was as if the characters had become weathered with what can be assumed with enough life experience from having almost died more than a handful of times. As well, Amy and Dan alike appeared to take more risks with less hesitation than before. Dan especially being presented in being more witty, sarcastic, and with more intellectual spunk than before. His character was well enjoyed in this novel. I'll gladly admit that had me laughing with a few of his quick-witted remarks.
I can say, with certainty, that my inner child is excited to be on the journey of what has yet to unfold. I can't wait to continue onto the third book in this series.
Not only did the stories, characters, mysteries, and captivating plot remain true to what was written in the first novel, it was improved. I'll admit that in the original there were some factors that made the storyline less realistic BUT with this being a novel written for children, I let it go and enjoyed the story as it was. That said, in reading the second adaptation of this series, those unrealistic factors seemed more grounded and had more rational sense that made the storyline easier for even an adult to follow. In this fact being mentioned, I should preface that I've been on a journey to read the novels thay I never got the chance to read when I was younger. This series, is one.
"Amy and Dan" in the word of Gordon Korman, while still the "well in over their head" teens, were written with a more matured tone. Still childlike and thrown into a world unknown to them, the two siblings spoke to one another with a deeper respect and trust than I can recall being shown in the first novel. It was as if the characters had become weathered with what can be assumed with enough life experience from having almost died more than a handful of times. As well, Amy and Dan alike appeared to take more risks with less hesitation than before. Dan especially being presented in being more witty, sarcastic, and with more intellectual spunk than before. His character was well enjoyed in this novel. I'll gladly admit that had me laughing with a few of his quick-witted remarks.
I can say, with certainty, that my inner child is excited to be on the journey of what has yet to unfold. I can't wait to continue onto the third book in this series.