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The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd

jpeirce's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

So good! And so cinematic that I don’t know how it’s not a movie yet. Absolutely captivating! Ok, so there are some plot holes and a few unrealistic decisions made by characters, but I can overlook those for an outstanding premise (based in reality-read the acknowledgments) that is well-written and highly compelling. 

lexhayz's review

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4.0

This might be one of the most creative concepts for a book that I have ever read. I had so much fun learning about the world of cartography. And with a touch of magic thrown in? It was almost perfect. I just found the pacing of this book to be off a bit. I found some parts tough to get through because the pacing was so slow. Overall though, would definitely recommend!

forgottentoon's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious 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? Yes

4.5

bluesungod's review against another edition

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mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

esavanni8's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

bbluebird916's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • 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

malhensel's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

katymat18's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

When I first picked up this book and read the synopsis I said to my friend “Maps, mystery, and murder. SOLD! I have to read this.” The museum/history nerd in me loved every minute! 

torifreeman17's review against another edition

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mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No

4.0

setodji's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

4.0