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A review by vhenderson93
Shell Game by Ridley Pearson
1.0
In my review for the first book of the series, I said that the only reason I started reading these was because we're going to Disney World in the Fall and I thought it would be fun to read them before going. As promising as the entire plot sounds, I don't believe the books are living up to what it could be.
I've tolerated books 1-4 but this one...this one was just annoying. The idea of the Kingdom Keepers leaving the parks and taking their adventures on the Dream sounded cool. A change of scenery, new obstacles, etc. The further I read, the more I didn't even want to finish it. I had to make myself finish it because I was reaching my renewal limit at the library.
My main problem was the way Philby was being portrayed. I actually liked his character. His role as the official tech person was very important. But all of sudden, everyone started hating him for pretty much doing his job. So he's smart and he gives a more detailed answer than necessary. Why is that such a bad thing? It's who he is. The entire DHI thing is ALL about technology, so of course Philby would know more and be able to master 2.0 quicker. Finn was so worried about keeping his title as leader for the majority of the book. And what's with all the 'professor Philby'?? The author has done this numerous times in all the books and it's irritating.
There were other things I didn't like, but that was my main issue. I did get through this one but I'm not continuing the series. Especially after finding out that book 6 continues at sea. I've had about as much of the Keepers as I can take. And I mean that in the best way possible.
I've tolerated books 1-4 but this one...this one was just annoying. The idea of the Kingdom Keepers leaving the parks and taking their adventures on the Dream sounded cool. A change of scenery, new obstacles, etc. The further I read, the more I didn't even want to finish it. I had to make myself finish it because I was reaching my renewal limit at the library.
My main problem was the way Philby was being portrayed. I actually liked his character. His role as the official tech person was very important. But all of sudden, everyone started hating him for pretty much doing his job. So he's smart and he gives a more detailed answer than necessary. Why is that such a bad thing? It's who he is. The entire DHI thing is ALL about technology, so of course Philby would know more and be able to master 2.0 quicker. Finn was so worried about keeping his title as leader for the majority of the book. And what's with all the 'professor Philby'?? The author has done this numerous times in all the books and it's irritating.
There were other things I didn't like, but that was my main issue. I did get through this one but I'm not continuing the series. Especially after finding out that book 6 continues at sea. I've had about as much of the Keepers as I can take. And I mean that in the best way possible.