avery5683's review against another edition
4.0
Really well-written, but lacked emotional resonance for me personally.
emma_liz's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
jonwesleyhuff's review against another edition
3.0
I read the book because I enjoyed the movie, and I'd heard the book was different. Well, that and I'd been intrigued by the book since it came out, but never got around to reading it. I have to say, this is one of those rare cases where I think I found the movie a more entertaining experience all around. That isn't to say the book is close to bad, but it feels like it's very much the start of a story rather than a complete story in and of itself. I got the hardcover set of all three books, so I do plan to continue on. So it'll be interesting to see if the latter half of the movie (which is very different from the ending here) draws any inspiration from that. This is a bit of an unfair criticism, though, as the movie has the luxury of refining something that has come before it whereas the book was something new.
The basic idea here is very clever and (like the movie) certainly feels quite a bit like a gothic twist on the X-men. I don't hold that against it at all. There's a coarser feel to the book than I expected. I'd say the movie matches the cover of the book more in tone than the book itself, strangely, and I preferred that. That being said, I kind of liked that contrast between the world of the loop and the grubby world of the present day. The use of the photos throughout is more of a mixed bag. It's a fun hook, and the presentation of the book in general is very nicely done. But some of the photos are intriguing and mysterious and some feel kind of shoehorned in.
The basic idea here is very clever and (like the movie) certainly feels quite a bit like a gothic twist on the X-men. I don't hold that against it at all. There's a coarser feel to the book than I expected. I'd say the movie matches the cover of the book more in tone than the book itself, strangely, and I preferred that. That being said, I kind of liked that contrast between the world of the loop and the grubby world of the present day. The use of the photos throughout is more of a mixed bag. It's a fun hook, and the presentation of the book in general is very nicely done. But some of the photos are intriguing and mysterious and some feel kind of shoehorned in.
canadianbookaddict's review against another edition
4.0
I had been wanting to read this book for a few years but it isn't something I would usually read so I had put this book way down on my books to buy and read list.
The premise of the story was pretty fun and I think it was well thought out. The reader gets excitement, mystery, and terror .
I did think the story was a little slow at first but after a while, it picks up and I just couldn't put it down . I am so glad I finally read it because I absolutely loved it. I was able to imagine all the characters, what they were doing and all that. I just loved the photos. Some were a little creepy but that is fine by me. The photos were a wonderful touch to this book.
As soon as I was finished reading this book I just had to buy the next book in the series and hopefully I will be able to read the second book soon . Also, I do want to watch the movie as soon as it is out on DVD.
I highly recommend .
I give this book 4 out of 5.
If you would like to purchase this book, here is a link to SocialBookCo 's page to where you can purchase Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.
The premise of the story was pretty fun and I think it was well thought out. The reader gets excitement, mystery, and terror .
I did think the story was a little slow at first but after a while, it picks up and I just couldn't put it down . I am so glad I finally read it because I absolutely loved it. I was able to imagine all the characters, what they were doing and all that. I just loved the photos. Some were a little creepy but that is fine by me. The photos were a wonderful touch to this book.
As soon as I was finished reading this book I just had to buy the next book in the series and hopefully I will be able to read the second book soon . Also, I do want to watch the movie as soon as it is out on DVD.
I highly recommend .
I give this book 4 out of 5.
If you would like to purchase this book, here is a link to SocialBookCo 's page to where you can purchase Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review against another edition
5.0
Miss Peregrine has been on my shelves for ages. It wasn't until a few days ago, when my youngest started listening to the audiobook that I finally picked it up so we can discuss it.
And oh my goodness, what a peculiar trip this story was.
Monsters, time travel, a paramore, death, fights, survival... Well written, and quite a bit spooky, I loved it!
And oh my goodness, what a peculiar trip this story was.
Monsters, time travel, a paramore, death, fights, survival... Well written, and quite a bit spooky, I loved it!
lukija's review against another edition
Harry Potter / Mary Poppins / Peter Pan & The Lost Boys / X-men / Dr Who yhdessä nuorten fantasiaseikkailussa. Nopeasti nautittu. Kumman väkivaltainen episodi kirjan loppupuolella, mutta menee selkeäksi tehdyn hyvis-pahis -ajattelun piikkiin. Kiinnostavaa, että kirjan kerrontaa inspiroivat vanhat valokuvat. Jotain tässä oli liikaa, mutta kaiken kaikkiaan oikein viihdyttävä.
maaike96's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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
3.5