hgranger's review against another edition
3.0
The book really deserves 3.5 stars. It’s cute, it has a good plot and some interesting characters, but it always bothers me to read about a protagonist who keeps making the wrong choice. Cat is too bland, too non-confrontational, and his choice of not speaking up when disaster strikes doesn’t make sense.
The obvious comparison to this book is HP, and while that series had a certain gripping magic from book one, I just couldn’t get worked up enough to care much about any of these characters.
The obvious comparison to this book is HP, and while that series had a certain gripping magic from book one, I just couldn’t get worked up enough to care much about any of these characters.
allisoon's review against another edition
5.0
I love Diana Wynne Jones' wrting style. Her books are quirky, imaginative and fun. This was just as good as Howl'S Moving Castle. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
jmm7866's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
nbcknwlf's review against another edition
Ive read this book a zillion times since I was a kid and I still love it.
the_color_of_the_wheat_fields's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
soph22's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Considering it’s an abridged version, it hits all the main point in the plot. I had fun revisiting the world.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming and Fatphobia
Moderate: Death of parent