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Sirkus Misterius by Enid Blyton

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ettegoom's review against another edition

2.0

Finally finished the series, it'll be good to read something else.
In terms of this book, I'm a little sick of the trope where circus people are harbouring criminals.

Also, as this is the last book in the series, I would have liked to have had a conclusion to the kids' story of sorts.
I can't help worrying about George and what it's going to be like for them growing up and having to face adulthood when their body doesn't match their identity.
This is something I'd like to have seen explored further as it's all very well having someone identify as a boy, despite being told to grow out of it throughout their entire life, but it's an entirely other thing to have to go through adolescence and have to deal with your own body doing it to you.
Obviously, at the time the books were written, this wasn't possible, although having that representation there is definitely valuable. It would be interesting to be able to follow that part of their life though.

lisalark's review against another edition

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2.0

Meh. The earlier Fives are much much better and I see why she stopped writing after the last few. Lots of recycled ideas and characters (not like just reused archetypes) and she starts breaking the fourth wall in the last few as a way to avoid exposition. I think Blyton was bored with these by the end too.

Start at beginning of series and stop whenever you feel it gets too weird!

vint4gegh0st's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

zissel's review against another edition

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3.0

Hm, buku ke-21 dari seri Lima Sekawan.
Entah kenapa, berasa datar saja saat membaca buku ini.
Tidak ada yang terlalu mengejutkan walau tetap menyenangkan dibaca.

emmablackthorn's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

harmonyln7's review against another edition

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5.0

Although I don't agree with animals being in circuses, I enjoyed the adventure and mystery. I started with the last book in the series, but this is not a series which has to be read in order.