Reviews tagging 'Kidnapping'

The Secret of Platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson

4 reviews

dblue236's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.0

I made it through about 50 pages of this meandering dreck before I gave up. The characters weren't likeable and there was no discernible plot. The whole thing felt like a poor imitation of Roald Dahl. DNF. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Kidnapping

booksandbabble's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Kidnapping

foreverinastory's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Not as cute as the dog book, but it was fun.

Rep: white rich fat male MC, white poor orphaned male MC, various magical creatures.

CWs: Bullying, Kidnapping. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Kidnapping

fionac326's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Fatphobia, Violence, and Kidnapping