merlendechien's review against another edition
3.0
These are cute stories. A few parts were laugh out loud moments even for an adult. I read #1 as a child in elementary school. For the sake of nostalgia I wanted to experience the collection. It was enjoyable.
susanknights's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
samwescott's review against another edition
4.0
Adding this book to the pile of books that I really wish I would have read as a kid. I would have LOVED this. The narration voice is so fun and charming and the concept itself is adorable. The audiobook is read by Victor Garber and I can't recommend it enough. Really charming and I'm excited to see that there are more.
Such a cute book, although I was a bit bummed that Bunnicula wasn’t really in it at all. But oh, boy, that cast of side characters was really fun and the Victor Garber narration gave the ridiculous characters a lot of heart.
Súper cute, although I’m still laughing at how little Bunnicula is actually in the story. Also, I’m very concerned about how much chocolate this dog is eating!
Such a cute book, although I was a bit bummed that Bunnicula wasn’t really in it at all. But oh, boy, that cast of side characters was really fun and the Victor Garber narration gave the ridiculous characters a lot of heart.
Súper cute, although I’m still laughing at how little Bunnicula is actually in the story. Also, I’m very concerned about how much chocolate this dog is eating!
jesthemess's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping, Murder, and Violence
specificwonderland's review
3.0
Recommend for the audiobook read by Professor callahan, and for the afterword from the author.
mferber's review against another edition
3.0
Couldn't quite make it through all three. These books are cute, and it was nice to be reacquainted with the story of Bunnicula, which totally cracked me up in fourth grade, but they're just not quite snappy enough for these adult ears, especially at audiobook speed (Victor "Spy Daddy" Gerber, sadly, turns out to be a more effective badass than narrator). I was amused how seamlessly "Howliday Inn," switching genres from horror to mystery, transposed all the familiar Agatha Christie conventions into the animal world: instead of a country house full of invited guests, we have "Chateau Bow-Wow," a kennel full of boarded pets; we have intrigue, a hint of marital infidelity, and possible suspects of dubious sanity; we have the not-so-bright sidekick trying to solve crimes in the absence of the capable detective; etc. Great fun; just probably one of those books that, again, for a grownup, would have made a better quick read than audiobook.
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