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kathaphira's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
hayleybeale's review against another edition
3.0
Following two boys, Nate in the present day and Walt several decades ago, this is a sinister and quite creepy graphic fantasy - there's something about the doll character's blank, shiny face that is very disturbing. The b&w illustrations are very detailed and almost photographic, but so small that I felt I didn't see everything. I also found the plot a little disjointed - I kept thinking I'd missed a page though I hadn't. Both these meant I felt confused, particularly during the climax.The few pages, where the illustrations fill the whole spread, rather than being confined to the frames are very powerful. I liked the relationship between Nate and Tabitha, though I thought the less conventional Walt was more interesting. The ending suggests a sequel but I'm not sure I'll be bothered.
ioana_singh's review against another edition
Got confused between the two timelines
kevin_shepherd's review against another edition
3.0
so there's Crow's Woods, The Kingdom, Buttonfolk, Buglings, Woodlanders, The Shadows, Laamia Trees, The Gate Key, The Gate Tree, Haloran, Curly Bill, Pettibone, The Vespertine, Tamalane, The Barrowlands, Owlrider Clans, Whining Moss, Mousefoot Tribes, Tupperton, Laamia Berries, Morphic Fields, Apelings, Mount Larkin, The Saltless Sea, Willow Women, Baron Tick, Mikken, The Vale of Isobel, The Great Accord, Buttonton, The Outlands, Harker's Drop, Walt, Nate, Tabitha, Ten Men, The Barrowood, The Giant Soldiers, Twirken's Beard, Jeff...
AAAAAAARRRRRGGGHH!!
The artwork is fantastic, but the plot line seemed just a tad convoluted. I feel like I would have enjoyed the story more were it set in a less complicated landscape. As it is, it's as though Harry Potter joined forces with a hobbit on a quest to Oz. Not that that is a horrible thing, it's just a lot to remember.
AAAAAAARRRRRGGGHH!!
The artwork is fantastic, but the plot line seemed just a tad convoluted. I feel like I would have enjoyed the story more were it set in a less complicated landscape. As it is, it's as though Harry Potter joined forces with a hobbit on a quest to Oz. Not that that is a horrible thing, it's just a lot to remember.
amotisse's review against another edition
5.0
J'adore les bandes dessinees!
In Australia they are called comics or graphic novels.
So popular in France, where all age groups and genres are catered for, they seem less common here or maybe it is more of a niche?
Will be looking this one up to see if there is more to come.
Great mystery and suspense and an interesting world.
My son loved it too.
In Australia they are called comics or graphic novels.
So popular in France, where all age groups and genres are catered for, they seem less common here or maybe it is more of a niche?
Will be looking this one up to see if there is more to come.
Great mystery and suspense and an interesting world.
My son loved it too.
sunshynne's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it! I checked it out of the library based on the cover and I'm glad I did!
aoosterwyk's review against another edition
3.0
Dark,but good. A quest story. My students don't often check it out.