roshk99's review against another edition
2.0
Very odd book, seemingly classic fantasy with the fanciful creatures and plan to save the town from an evil man, but leaves you with a sense of weirdness
msjaquiss's review against another edition
3.0
This was a very silly book which I found amusing and know that children will find highly entertaining. I picked it up because the movie was so enjoyable and I try to always read the book upon which a movie is based. They are very different, so different that I never knew exactly what to expect from the book. It is exactly the sort of fantastical, crazy adventure that a child will love.
morgakar's review against another edition
4.0
A solid 4.5! I read this in preparation for the new Laika movie coming out in September, "The Boxtrolls". It didn't disappoint! The story is very quirky with quite the motley crew of characters, but they were all so loveable in their own right. A story to be enjoyed for readers of all ages. With about 500 illustrations scattered throughout the 530-page story, the off-beat world and characters were easily conceptualized and understood. Loved it!
fearnleyface's review against another edition
5 Star rating chosen by my 7 year old.
granolagina's review against another edition
3.0
Andrew and I just finished this book. He really liked it. I don't know if I liked it well enough to read the sequel.
squishies's review against another edition
3.0
I only picked up this book because I adored the movie "The Boxtrolls"... yeah, the book is nothing like the movie (just like how Howl's Moving Castle and World War Z book and movie versions were vastly different).
... And in a way, I think that's a good thing. Some of the stuff in the books seemed a little dark for a kid's movie - what with the cheese / creature abuse and all that - and don't know if that would translate well to the big screen.
I mean, I was a bit shocked with that they were doing with the cheese. Poor cheese.
The illustrations were pretty cute and Snatcher somehow seems less redeemable in the book than in the movie (where I actually felt sorry for him, horrible as he was).
... And in a way, I think that's a good thing. Some of the stuff in the books seemed a little dark for a kid's movie - what with the cheese / creature abuse and all that - and don't know if that would translate well to the big screen.
I mean, I was a bit shocked with that they were doing with the cheese. Poor cheese.
The illustrations were pretty cute and Snatcher somehow seems less redeemable in the book than in the movie (where I actually felt sorry for him, horrible as he was).
cmbohn's review against another edition
4.0
Full of box trolls, cabbage heads, cheese thieves, pirates, lawyers, and more. Great fun, something out of the ordinary. Although it's in a series, this book wraps up nicely, so you don't feel you have to read the next one for this one to be complete.
thehodgenator's review against another edition
3.0
The art work with this story is fabulous. The story itself is not for me, but I can see younger readers falling into this world.
jcbmathcat's review against another edition
3.0
I think I read about this book on Tumblr because it was to be made into an animated feature film and it sounded interesting.
I don't even know how to describe this book. It takes place in Ratbridge and the adventure begins when Arthur, equipped with his wings and flying box, comes up from underground where he lives with his adoptive grandfather. Boxtrolls and cabbageheads also live underground. Arthur has come up to find food. Stealing bananas is the beginning of his trouble.
The formerly defunct Cheese Guild is secretly at work again, rounding up cheeses and melting them in order to serve the Great One.
I know. I know. This sounds bizarre, and it is, but it was also an interesting story.
There are over 500 black and white drawings to help illustrate the story.
I do like strange books, and this one is definitely in that category!
I don't even know how to describe this book. It takes place in Ratbridge and the adventure begins when Arthur, equipped with his wings and flying box, comes up from underground where he lives with his adoptive grandfather. Boxtrolls and cabbageheads also live underground. Arthur has come up to find food. Stealing bananas is the beginning of his trouble.
The formerly defunct Cheese Guild is secretly at work again, rounding up cheeses and melting them in order to serve the Great One.
I know. I know. This sounds bizarre, and it is, but it was also an interesting story.
There are over 500 black and white drawings to help illustrate the story.
I do like strange books, and this one is definitely in that category!