nathanjhunt's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
3.5
First time I've read this since I was about 10 years old. It has good world building, and was easy enough to read.
It annoyed me throughout that Twig kept mysteriously escaping from dire situations. The climax at the end was disappointing and frustrating.
I'd be interes ed in digging out the other books in the series from the loft.
It annoyed me throughout that Twig kept mysteriously escaping from dire situations. The climax at the end was disappointing and frustrating.
I'd be interes ed in digging out the other books in the series from the loft.
mxknits's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
itkovian_books's review
5.0
Beyond the Deepwoods was a book I first read back when I was in 6th grade...and then again a couple years later...and again after that. Though the books are written simply enough for younger audiences to read them, I still don't feel weird by reading them now at the age of sixteen. The stories are actually very good, and the illustrations don't make it a picture book, but instead are there to show what the strange world and its inhabitants looks like.
This first book of the series certainly does a great job of starting off a great series. It tells the adventures of a boy who is on a journey through a treacherous forest when he accidentally strays from the path that keeps him safe. After he becomes lost, he is forced to face the many deadly creatures he comes across along his adventure and eventually is faced with the decision of who his identity really is. The story is quick-paced and exciting, with each chapter keeping you wondering what sort of perils he'll face and what new way he'll be able to get out of the awful situations. Though everyone might not agree with my rating, I thought it deserved five stars because this was a book I loved when I was younger and am still able to enjoy to this day.
This first book of the series certainly does a great job of starting off a great series. It tells the adventures of a boy who is on a journey through a treacherous forest when he accidentally strays from the path that keeps him safe. After he becomes lost, he is forced to face the many deadly creatures he comes across along his adventure and eventually is faced with the decision of who his identity really is. The story is quick-paced and exciting, with each chapter keeping you wondering what sort of perils he'll face and what new way he'll be able to get out of the awful situations. Though everyone might not agree with my rating, I thought it deserved five stars because this was a book I loved when I was younger and am still able to enjoy to this day.
dietdrnepper's review
4.0
so incredibly strange...it's almost disturbing to read. at first, the odd names and descriptions just about send you over the edge (no pun intended), but if you keep going you really start to like it.
babyfacedoldsoul's review
3.0
I enjoyed the imagination of this book but I think I would enjoy it more if I was younger or reading it to someone younger than myself.
amelia_d's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Vomit
ssjonoyoung's review against another edition
3.0
Okay this book was an oddity for me but the last 70ish pages seemed to bolster the whole book. The beginning felt so storyless that I was struggling. The formula seemed the same; Twig would get into a situation then narrowly escape. Once that formula finally broke with the sky pirates I was sold.
Paul Stewart's writing I feel left a little to be desired if I'm honest I didn't like the wordy explanations for minor details about creatures that were in 2-3 chapters. Just describe them and move on in my opinion.
Overall did I enjoy it yes, thanks to the ending. Will I continue on? Yes. Hopefully there is a greater story arc to it all that I've somehow missed.
Paul Stewart's writing I feel left a little to be desired if I'm honest I didn't like the wordy explanations for minor details about creatures that were in 2-3 chapters. Just describe them and move on in my opinion.
Overall did I enjoy it yes, thanks to the ending. Will I continue on? Yes. Hopefully there is a greater story arc to it all that I've somehow missed.
hasf1998's review
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Fun fantasy story with great worldbuilding, seemingly never ending spiral of misfortune for the main character, fantastic artwork