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jacko77's review against another edition
4.0
A really good book with an interesting concept and a chilling ending.
crystalvyces's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
rashawna_93's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
meginsanity's review against another edition
3.0
Full Tilt is an interesting book. At first glance it looks like a typical Goosebumps-style young adult novel about teenagers being sucked into a paranormal amusement park. Fortunately (although that could be cool), this book goes beyond that to explore its characters, or at least its protagonist, in more depth.
Blake is a sort of bland, generic overachiever with some secrets in his past when the book opens. Using the plotline of an amusement park run by a mysterious, otherworldly figure, Shusterman follows Blake through growth and a new understanding of himself and his strange, not-quite-there brother.
I thought this book felt a bit flat, particularly compared to Shusterman's other works, but I did enjoy it. The character of Blake's brother, Quinn, especially rang true for me since I knew several teenage boys very similar to him. At times the action was either too toned down and rattled off too quickly or dense and difficult to follow, but the book read quickly and I enjoyed it.
Blake is a sort of bland, generic overachiever with some secrets in his past when the book opens. Using the plotline of an amusement park run by a mysterious, otherworldly figure, Shusterman follows Blake through growth and a new understanding of himself and his strange, not-quite-there brother.
I thought this book felt a bit flat, particularly compared to Shusterman's other works, but I did enjoy it. The character of Blake's brother, Quinn, especially rang true for me since I knew several teenage boys very similar to him. At times the action was either too toned down and rattled off too quickly or dense and difficult to follow, but the book read quickly and I enjoyed it.
ihateprozac's review against another edition
3.0
I will always be here for horror books set at the circus! This reminded me of a Goosebumps Choose Your Own Adventure book that I owned as a child, so nostalgia played a big part in how much I enjoyed this.
It's enjoyable if pretty formulaic, as most YA horrors at the time tended to be. I think it would've benefited from being shorter; maybe if the protag had had to survive 3-4 rides rather than 7.
I liked the lessons here about being courageous and also dealing with grief.
3 stars. Nothing mindblowing but it was a decently enjoyable audiobook while I was on a walk.
It's enjoyable if pretty formulaic, as most YA horrors at the time tended to be. I think it would've benefited from being shorter; maybe if the protag had had to survive 3-4 rides rather than 7.
I liked the lessons here about being courageous and also dealing with grief.
3 stars. Nothing mindblowing but it was a decently enjoyable audiobook while I was on a walk.
austinpowersbooks's review against another edition
3.0
A fun little book but was very predictable. I found myself having to take a break which shouldn’t happen since it’s only a 201 page book.
kittynovaaaa's review against another edition
3.0
3.9
an acid trip from start to finish. this book is older than me yet i still wonder why movie rights were never sold; i’d watch the hell out of this!
an acid trip from start to finish. this book is older than me yet i still wonder why movie rights were never sold; i’d watch the hell out of this!
thegoodsir's review against another edition
4.0
This book surprised me. I loved the Haunted Carnival Theme, and the message of dealing with past trauma and how it can hold a person back. 4
jnfilippelli's review against another edition
4.0
Four kids get stuck in an amusement park with rides that represent their greatest fears. Great action pack book for anyone looking for a thrill.
fox_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75