A review by crusoe
The Extraordinaries by TJ Klune

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Half of the reading experience is truly just going: no Nicky, no! In your brain. But if you're able to handle that, you'll find a story that's full of great characters, laugh out loud moments and a lot of heart. I especially like how the character  are architypical but who they are goes beyond that; makes them easy to connect to. Can't wait to read about them again in the next part. 

That said, TJ Klune does have the very unfortunate habit of not thinking through how his reader base will react to certain scenes. Like
the fallout of Nick's dad punching a wittness is not truly adressed. Yes, he is demoted, but it feels like we don'tget to see the impact of his actions. This makes the whole idea of policemen being heroes seem rather forced.
It's icky. 
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