mehsi's review
2.0
I was drawn in by the cover and the description sounded really fun. However, I can't say I really enjoyed the book that much. Luckily it was short so it was over soon.
I really disliked the main character. I am all for girls getting more rights to just do whatever they want, but sorry it just didn't work in this book. I found the girl more spoiled and a brat than someone trying to get her future right. She didn't at all show compassion for her dad, who just wanted to keep her safe, especially after already losing his wife. He did his best to be there for her and all she did was run away and act like a spoiled little kid who didn't get what she wanted. I am sure if she had waited a bit longer, maybe grow up a bit more, her dad would be willing to let her go or at least see that she might actually mean her obsession with the stars. Because come on, don't all kids have like x number of stuff they really want to do and then change it later on? I can imagine the dad might actually think his daughter is also like this. Now she likes it, but maybe in a few years she actually hates it. Who knows.
The whole North Wind stuff? I saw it coming. Though it was a bit weird that one of the North Wind things was an actual human, or at least in human form... It threw me off a bit and ruined the story further for me.
And during the adventure I just kept hoping the girl would get wounded and get some sense in her head. Her dad warned her and she just didn't give a damn about it. She wanted something and she would get it even if it would kill her.
The character I loved the most in this book was the dad. After the loss of his wife, he did his best to care for his daughter. He tried to help her out, gave her presents and love and tried to make sure she was safe. He is way too kind and I am hoping she will at least get some form of punishment for doing that stupid adventure of hers.
The title is also pretty much a lie. The girl is not yet an astronomer. She is just merely pretending and acting to be one.
I would recommend this book at all. Even if it is short, just pick another short book.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I really disliked the main character. I am all for girls getting more rights to just do whatever they want, but sorry it just didn't work in this book. I found the girl more spoiled and a brat than someone trying to get her future right. She didn't at all show compassion for her dad, who just wanted to keep her safe, especially after already losing his wife. He did his best to be there for her and all she did was run away and act like a spoiled little kid who didn't get what she wanted. I am sure if she had waited a bit longer, maybe grow up a bit more, her dad would be willing to let her go or at least see that she might actually mean her obsession with the stars. Because come on, don't all kids have like x number of stuff they really want to do and then change it later on? I can imagine the dad might actually think his daughter is also like this. Now she likes it, but maybe in a few years she actually hates it. Who knows.
The whole North Wind stuff? I saw it coming. Though it was a bit weird that one of the North Wind things was an actual human, or at least in human form... It threw me off a bit and ruined the story further for me.
And during the adventure I just kept hoping the girl would get wounded and get some sense in her head. Her dad warned her and she just didn't give a damn about it. She wanted something and she would get it even if it would kill her.
The character I loved the most in this book was the dad. After the loss of his wife, he did his best to care for his daughter. He tried to help her out, gave her presents and love and tried to make sure she was safe. He is way too kind and I am hoping she will at least get some form of punishment for doing that stupid adventure of hers.
The title is also pretty much a lie. The girl is not yet an astronomer. She is just merely pretending and acting to be one.
I would recommend this book at all. Even if it is short, just pick another short book.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
drawmejay5233's review
4.0
It's a nice little short story for a quick read. I am especially fascinated with it because I for one, am fond of astronomy. It shows a good moral message for adults and presumption. Read it, it won't take long plus you'll enjoy it
thebreakfastbooks's review
3.0
3.5/5.0
simple but very nicely written with vivid descriptions. The best part, though, was the message of the story. You go girl!!! :D
simple but very nicely written with vivid descriptions. The best part, though, was the message of the story. You go girl!!! :D
isalavinia's review
3.0
Science fairy tale, YAY!!!
Unlike Minka, my parents and family friends showed nothing but support when it came to my science filled future.
Of course, once I actually entered the STEM fields, I was in for a very rude awakening regarding the place of women in science - worse, regarding the place of women of colour in science. But that's a sad story, unlike this book.
Minka's father is a world renowned astronomer. And as such took his family on an expedition which his wife, Minka's mother, did not survive.
Minka's father was over protective but well intentioned, the other adults were the same but they really grated on my nerves (not to mention Minka's!) with their constant dismissal of Minka's scientific interests.
Enter the North Wind and his sister, who changed Minka's life.
Do you even know how awesome it is to have something as precious and creativity building for little minds (and grown-up minds as well) as a fairy tale and then intertwine it with science?
As Einstein said:
"If you want your children to be intelligent read them fairy tales. If you want them to be very intelligent read them more fairy tales."
tja055f6's review
3.0
THE REVIEW
Why this book?
Another short story on The Book Smugglers
What I thought
This was well written and Minka was a determined character she didn't let other peoples opinions affect her. She knew what she wanted to be and stuck to it. This had a interesting premise and kept me interested until the end.
Why this book?
Another short story on The Book Smugglers
What I thought
This was well written and Minka was a determined character she didn't let other peoples opinions affect her. She knew what she wanted to be and stuck to it. This had a interesting premise and kept me interested until the end.
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