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A review by wrentheblurry
This Isn't What It Looks Like by Pseudonymous Bosch
4.0
Closer to 3.5 stars, and Trevor (10) agrees. This is the fourth book in this series, in a row, I've read to the kids, and I'm pleased to have a break (the next one releases in about 3 weeks).
PRO:
* Cass did not bother me as much as she did in the previous two titles; going back in time seems to have adjusted her attitude.
* I liked the Renaissance theme, and particularly enjoyed the Jester, and his interactions with Cass.
* If you like footnotes, this one seemed to have more than the other titles. I liked them, and found them both educational (at times) and amusing.
* One of the chapters made me really laugh out loud. I think it was heavy with the author's self-references, which I like anyway.
CON:
* Yo-Yoji was absent for most of the story, and I like him. OTOH, this meant I didn't have to strain my voice to give him the Keanu-Reeves-in-Bill&Ted's-Excellent-Adventure tone as often.
* Enough already with the Secret and the Midnight Sun. Give it up and move on to a new plot mechanic, ugh!
* I have grown weary of the same-old, same-old. The book felt too long. Familiarity is starting to breed contempt...though what happens with Max-Ernest's family did make me chuckle.
Overall, I liked it better than the 3rd one, and enough to remain committed to reading the 5th one. Perhaps taking a break in between titles will renew my appreciation.
PRO:
* Cass did not bother me as much as she did in the previous two titles; going back in time seems to have adjusted her attitude.
* I liked the Renaissance theme, and particularly enjoyed the Jester, and his interactions with Cass.
* If you like footnotes, this one seemed to have more than the other titles. I liked them, and found them both educational (at times) and amusing.
* One of the chapters made me really laugh out loud. I think it was heavy with the author's self-references, which I like anyway.
CON:
* Yo-Yoji was absent for most of the story, and I like him. OTOH, this meant I didn't have to strain my voice to give him the Keanu-Reeves-in-Bill&Ted's-Excellent-Adventure tone as often.
* Enough already with the Secret and the Midnight Sun. Give it up and move on to a new plot mechanic, ugh!
* I have grown weary of the same-old, same-old. The book felt too long. Familiarity is starting to breed contempt...though what happens with Max-Ernest's family did make me chuckle.
Overall, I liked it better than the 3rd one, and enough to remain committed to reading the 5th one. Perhaps taking a break in between titles will renew my appreciation.