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Dračí kniha by Matthew Skelton

daniellesalwaysreading's review against another edition

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2.0

This book was very similar in subject, tone, and pacing to Inkheart. It was pretty boring. It takes place in modern England and 15th century Germany. There is a book containing all knowledge. Everyone is looking for it. If you liked Inkheart, give it a try.

roshk99's review against another edition

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3.0

A book about a book that leads to a book that could be used to take over the world. Books are good and all but that`s a bit too many books. A typical save-the-world novel with a bit of flashback.

storiedadventures's review against another edition

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2.0

Read this book years ago and definitely forgot about it until now!

walkingreaderreview's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional 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

4.5

sharonskinner's review against another edition

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2.0

This was a well developed story with plenty of creative elements and some excellent history mixed in, but it seemed a bit wordy and the pacing didn't quite work for me.

hissingpotatoes's review against another edition

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2.0

I'm not sure who the audience for this book is, because the main characters' ages and the simplicity of the villain and plot indicate middle grade, but the vocabulary used and references to literary and historical figures indicate older readers.

The whole thing just fell flat. A lot of details seem glossed over. The characters were one dimensional. Blake's parents' relationship was super problematic, especially during the "resolution" at the end. Endymion's storyline was interesting, but otherwise I kept waiting for a hook that never came. 

orbae's review against another edition

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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? No

3.75

kmuttschall's review against another edition

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4.0

I couldn't put this down! An amazing book with no negative points whatsoever. Up there with 'The Thief Lord' and 'His Dark Materials'!

mpetruce's review against another edition

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3.0

This book took a little while to get going for me, but not bad. I didn't like it as much as Inkheart or The Shakespeare Stealer, but it's still neat. What is especially good is the subtle literary references that kids will get.

somewheregirl7's review against another edition

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3.0

Like many books, Endymion Spring began with a lot of promise and never quite delivered on it. The main characters felt rather flat and in the end there was no great revelation as it felt like we'd been building to. The end was all to predictable and bland. Was it really an end at all? The story swings wildly from the middle ages and Endymion to the present day and Blake and Duck the two young protagonists who stumble into the story. The parts set in the middle ages were intriguing but they never played out - the movement was jerky and hodge podge, leaving out a great deal and never really answering some key questions. There were lots of loose threads that never tied together.

At times the description and prose were beautiful and lyric and at times it fell flat and cliche. This definitely felt like a freshman effort and perhaps the author's next work will be better. As I said, this had promise. The pace was just not fast enough, book too choppy and the whole not knitted together well enough.