zanosgood's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
suedweiser's review against another edition
4.0
Wunderschönes Worldbuilding mit vielen fantastischen Kreaturen und einem Steampunk-Setting. Das alles aber sehr originell in einem eigenen Kosmos mit seinen eigenen physikalischen Gesetzen.
Charaktertiefe, Charakterentwicklung und zwischenmenschliche Beziehungen könnten meiner Meinung nach deutlich ausführlicher gestaltet werden.
Charaktertiefe, Charakterentwicklung und zwischenmenschliche Beziehungen könnten meiner Meinung nach deutlich ausführlicher gestaltet werden.
billd's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
The Curse of the Gloamglozer is the first book in the Edge Chronicles and also the first book in the Quint trilogy by Paul Stewart. I have to admit that it's somewhat confusing when you look up the series to ascertain which one to start with. As I understand it, it's not critical which one you read as they all work as standalones. Anyway.....
In this introduction we meet Quint, son of a sky pirate, who is placed with the High Academe of Sanctaphrax, a great rock (planet) that floats in space. Quint will go to school with Linius Pallitax's daughter, Maris. As Quint goes to school and adjusts to the intrigues and classes in Sanctaphrax, he will also help Linius in a special secret project in the center of the big rock. This project will also almost kill Linius and will result in Quint and Maris risking their own lives to discover what it is in the center that Linius was doing.
It's a wonderful, rich fantasy, with great characters, great adventure and mystery and an entertaining story. As well you've got the excellent drawings of Chris Riddell (Goth Girl and Ottoline) to make it even richer. I've got the next two books in the Quint trilogy on my bookshelf and look forward to reading the complete Edge Chronicles. (4.5 points)
In this introduction we meet Quint, son of a sky pirate, who is placed with the High Academe of Sanctaphrax, a great rock (planet) that floats in space. Quint will go to school with Linius Pallitax's daughter, Maris. As Quint goes to school and adjusts to the intrigues and classes in Sanctaphrax, he will also help Linius in a special secret project in the center of the big rock. This project will also almost kill Linius and will result in Quint and Maris risking their own lives to discover what it is in the center that Linius was doing.
It's a wonderful, rich fantasy, with great characters, great adventure and mystery and an entertaining story. As well you've got the excellent drawings of Chris Riddell (Goth Girl and Ottoline) to make it even richer. I've got the next two books in the Quint trilogy on my bookshelf and look forward to reading the complete Edge Chronicles. (4.5 points)
sammys_shelves's review against another edition
5.0
This series came highly recommended to me by several people. I've been putting it off because it's such a big series that it's a little intimidating! But I finally got started and it turns out, if they're all like this one then I would speed through the whole series in just a few weeks!
I really enjoyed the world building, greatly helped by the illustrations. There was always something going on, it reminded me a little of the vibes in the Discworld series, a little chaotic, a little bizarre and lots of fun characters.
I liked the fact that the children were just that, children. It's seems so normal these days for 13 and 14 year old to act twice their age and be easily mistaken for being older. Quint and Maris act like children, they bicker and snipe and even when circumstance forces them to grow up a little they still are very much the young teens they should be.
Really strong start to a new series for me!
I really enjoyed the world building, greatly helped by the illustrations. There was always something going on, it reminded me a little of the vibes in the Discworld series, a little chaotic, a little bizarre and lots of fun characters.
I liked the fact that the children were just that, children. It's seems so normal these days for 13 and 14 year old to act twice their age and be easily mistaken for being older. Quint and Maris act like children, they bicker and snipe and even when circumstance forces them to grow up a little they still are very much the young teens they should be.
Really strong start to a new series for me!
ssjonoyoung's review against another edition
4.0
I'm giving it the benefit of the doubt but more of a 3.5. One of the slowest stories but sufficiently entertaining and had some of my favourite character interactions of the whole series.
thatgothbookbrat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bookshelfmonkey's review against another edition
4.0
Another exciting novel by Paul Stewart. I thoroughly enjoyed the world this was set in and the general world-building. The plot flowed nicely and all the characters were very interesting, each with their own motivations and flaws. I hope to read the sequel soon.
asukaya's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
slow-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? No
4.5
dcommet's review against another edition
5.0
Perfect children's fiction. An isolated story that can be read all on it's own with little to no hiccups, strong characters that manage to stick around and all contrubte to the plot. Tons of intrigue and setting building, with plenty of weaving threads that continually pull at eachother in ways that feel natural and easy to follow. As for it's place in the series, it's tons of fun to get a closer look into Santaphrax before the events of the original trilogy and the way it and it's citizens functioned. Just an incredible children's book.