atomicwizard's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
eitan743's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mckenzierichardson's review against another edition
4.0
For more reviews, check out my blog: Craft-CycleOne thing that I really enjoy about this series is how seamlessly Korman works in various facts and educational tidbits. The adventure and survival aspects of the story are so exciting to read that you don't even realize you are learning as well (mostly thanks to Ian, the information-packed TV-addict). It was interesting to learn about various topics such as history and smuggling. As the survivors learn more about the island they have landed on, things really heat up.I will say I didn't enjoy this one quite as much as the first one. The story was good and well-written, but the plot got so intense that it was hardly believable. Despite my best efforts to suspend my disbelief, there was just too many random hardships thrown in for me not to question. How can anyone's luck be that bad? But it does make for an interesting story.While this book is best read after the first one, I do think it can be read as a standalone as there is a good deal of recap worked into the narration. Although, I do highly recommend the first book, especially if the reader is interested in ships.This was still a very good read filled with adventure, suspense, (sneaky education,) and excitement. I am looking forward to the third book to see how all of this craziness ends.
sillymilly14's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.5
DANGGG THIS IS JUST AS GOOD AS BOOK 1!! I love these characters sm.
ifthebook's review
5.0
I'm not sure why I like this series, but I really, really do. It's about a group of kids, all of whom have serious issues, who end up on an island trying to survive. Things spiral out of control from there, and it stops being just a man versus nature story in pretty incredible (unbelievable?) ways. And I still really like it.
lauralynnwalsh's review
3.0
Similar to the first book in this series - interesting enough to keep going - a bit too incredulous to be really great. Perhaps it is the narrator - either that makes it a bit overawed or that keeps me interested. I can't quite figure it out. At any rate, it will probably interest those who like adventure and action.
amengelking's review
4.0
Some questions were answered. Overall, an improved plot from the first in the series and an interesting bunch of characters.
nxclx's review against another edition
fast-paced
Reread from my childhood. I still love this series, and it's still good writing.
awesome514's review
3.0
This is between a 2.5 and 3 star for me. The first book in the series was pretty strong, but I feel like this one got a little too unbelievable for me to have any interest in continuing to the final book in the series. As a side note, it irritated me to no end that NO ONE EVER SMELLED THE FIRES!!
angelaw's review against another edition
3.0
This is a great book for kids (or adults) that like adventurous and suspenseful books. In the vein of Gary Paulson's Hatchet, this is a survival story where 6 kids are on a boat and the unthinkable happens...a disaster that causes them to have to abandon ship. This is the second in a series of three books where they learn to live on a deserted island. It's a fun read and very engaging for kids in upper elementary school.