katielu's review against another edition
4.0
I found this an interesting read. On the back it describes the story as "spine chilling". I would not have used those words. I read this as it was for a book club, and I would not normally have chosen this genre. Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed the story and found it a real page turner to the end. Stayed awake to finish until 1 a.m.
kgbinks's review against another edition
3.0
A slow book that I liked once it picked up, but even for a short book, it felt long and drawn out.
loriemegistus's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this quick read! Without going into spoilers, the story wasn't what I was expecting but I liked it. Great read for October!
mhorns's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
garret_may's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
thatjoshbarker's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
abbyh1011's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
tmcconnell93's review against another edition
5.0
This book was definitely worth it! I was so skeptical of reading it, but as it keep going I couldn't stop reading it!!!! But the big action scene really really was hard to follow, i don't know why. But either way, this is a 5/5 star book
meririvilla's review against another edition
4.0
El primer libro que leí de la biblioteca online. No lo estaba buscando per se, pero me acordé de haber visto la película en Oviedo para algún cumpleaños y me fascinó la historia, así que ahora estoy en track de leer toda la serie. En este libro se presenta al protagonista, como descubre los peculiar children en las casa en una isla con no mucha gente, su amor con Emma, y como los monstruos que solo él puede ver matan a su abuelo y secuestran a la “headmistress” Ms Peregrine.
jtturpin's review against another edition
2.0
Was really excited to read this book based on the concept. I just didn't feel the author's writing lived up to it. The whole book felt contrived and forced -- like it was trying too hard. Most importantly, I didn't care about any of these characters, especially Jacob.