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andyhambleton's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
sophiedavenport's review against another edition
4.0
I was expecting this book to fill in the blanks of 'Frankenstein', which I think it did in a really imaginative and heart-rending way. I loved how towards the end we realised we were discovering the back stories of Fagin and Bill Sykes from Dickens' 'Oliver Twist'.
I would recommend this book to anyone who loved the original novels, but warn them not to take the plot too seriously (I.e. just ignore the bits that don't make sense in light of the origionals).
An interesting read ****
I would recommend this book to anyone who loved the original novels, but warn them not to take the plot too seriously (I.e. just ignore the bits that don't make sense in light of the origionals).
An interesting read ****
nicolatte's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
1.25
tom_barnard's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
Frankenstein fanfiction, which wouldn't be a problem if it didn't misunderstand both the creature and Frankenstein. Billy is also just very annoying.
jaidynlattard's review against another edition
4.0
CONTAINS SPOILERS
I just finished reading Mister Creecher by Chris Priestley and I'm so satisfied because I realised the protagonist isn't just Billy. Turns out he's Bill Sikes on his way to meet Fagin. This is literally the story of how young thief Billy became the asshole he is in Oliver Twist.
Amazing.
I just finished reading Mister Creecher by Chris Priestley and I'm so satisfied because I realised the protagonist isn't just Billy. Turns out he's Bill Sikes on his way to meet Fagin. This is literally the story of how young thief Billy became the asshole he is in Oliver Twist.
Amazing.
_somanybookstoread_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
ziwxbhld's review against another edition
5.0
Aside from one very, very minor niggle, this was a triumph with an absolutely superb ending. Great stuff. (The minor niggle? One very will conversation between two girls about a servant. It was supposed to be funny but really needs to be cut...)
bsleeman25's review against another edition
2.0
An interesting take on a classic story. I was a little disappointed and found this one a little difficult to read from start to finish. Just OK.