blueberryqueen's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
georgina_bawden's review against another edition
3.0
I'm sure I'd have loved this as a child (although that said it definitely doesn't have enough horse action in it for child me). As an adult my favourite part was probably the old half-starved aunt being prescribed champagne... Would read a whole spin off about Simon and his adventures at art school.
blakehalsey's review against another edition
4.0
A great, classic, gothic children's novel, one of many in a series.
hmetwade's review against another edition
adventurous
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
lostlenore's review against another edition
4.0
Read for a Fantasy Lit class.
Really charming, a classic fairytale. Written well and warmly.
Really charming, a classic fairytale. Written well and warmly.
bookmarkhoarder's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
teegsn's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
Excellent writing and storytelling. A j-fic book that doesn’t write down to kids. Really loved the audiobook read by author’s daughter.
crewman1's review against another edition
5.0
I loved reading this book when I was younger, and listening to it this time around was just as enjoyable.
carstensena's review against another edition
5.0
One of my all-time favorites, I've probably read this 20-30 times. Just re-read it last week and fell in love all over again. Great children's book!
minabix's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0