annabella82's review
4.0
This was a quick but interesting read. The story/plot was engaging with very likeable characters.
It was fun seeing NYC through the eyes of a squirrel named 'Patch' while also getting a lesson in some of the City's interesting animal-related history.
It was fun seeing NYC through the eyes of a squirrel named 'Patch' while also getting a lesson in some of the City's interesting animal-related history.
aireee's review
5.0
EPIC!!! The world’s view from the perspective of a squirrel named “Patch” along with other animals in the Kingdom of Central Park. Well-written, beautiful and action-packed.
emmawight's review
4.0
Pros:
-Really enjoyed the shorter chapters, made it much easier to read in small periods.
-Interesting and varied characters
-Plot continued into some surprising and gritty places.
-While it may not be for everyone, the experience of reading that particular ending at this particular time is exquisitely horrifying and an experience I'll never forget.
Cons:
-Could have used another go-over by an editor for a few small grammar mistakes.
-Some of the characters don't have very satisfying endings, they come in, do a job, then disappear.
-Possible sequel setup but is too vague to be sure.
-Really enjoyed the shorter chapters, made it much easier to read in small periods.
-Interesting and varied characters
-Plot continued into some surprising and gritty places.
-While it may not be for everyone, the experience of reading that particular ending at this particular time is exquisitely horrifying and an experience I'll never forget.
Cons:
-Could have used another go-over by an editor for a few small grammar mistakes.
-Some of the characters don't have very satisfying endings, they come in, do a job, then disappear.
-Possible sequel setup but is too vague to be sure.
dorouu's review
5.0
Who knew the adventure of a squirrel in New York could be so jam-packed full of exciting adventure? Quite the fairytale- geared towards adults. This book is fantastic.
jkkb's review
4.0
What a lovely book. Patch is the bravest and most clever squirrel. I love his gang of unlikely allies. The ending is epic and satisfying.
macnchz's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. Even though it got pretty farfetched (I mean, come on, ), it was really easy to get sucked in!
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riding a tiger?jenniedee's review
4.0
I loved this book, in the end; it is exactly what its subtitle says. I couldn't put it down. Although I thought in the beginning the morality lessons were a bit heavy-handed (Kingdom of Madness, dangers of pollution, etc.) for grown-ups, the story just kept sucking me in. After the first hundred pages or so, I stopped noticing the things that had earlier broken my suspension of disbelief. I wish that a few things had been more fleshed out -- the details of the squirrel kingdoms, for example -- but (a) I'm a world-building addict and (b) I understand the POV limitations as well as the fact that not EVERYONE would want an 800-page treatise on the world Evans created.
This is an absolutely charming tale and has really all the aspects of a great bedtime story, except for the part where you'll stay up all night just to read one... more... page!
This is an absolutely charming tale and has really all the aspects of a great bedtime story, except for the part where you'll stay up all night just to read one... more... page!
canadianbookworm's review
4.0
In some ways this book makes my think of Watership Down, but a lighter version ... and with squirrels instead of rabbits. We follow young Patch, son of Silver, of the Seeker clan, of the Treetops tribe, of the Center Kingdom. The Center Kingdom is Central Park in New York City. It is late winter and Patch can't find any of the nuts he buried, and he's not the only one either. Something is going on and Patch is determined to get to the bottom of it. The rats seem to be up to something. In his quest for food, Patch overhears rats and a rogue squirrel plotting and talking about the King Beneath. Then Patch is diverted and must make the quest of his life to find his way back home.
With squirrels, cats, birds, and rats, we get into the lives and behaviors of these animals. Patch has fear, but knows that he must take risks to win his home safe home. He meets many animals on his quest from Zelina, Queen of All Cats; Toro, a loyal blue jay; Daffa, a pigeon with a geographic-centric memory; Karmerruk, a lordly hawk; and White, a lonely albino squirrel. I loved the characters, and the story has a bit of a folk tale feel to it.
With squirrels, cats, birds, and rats, we get into the lives and behaviors of these animals. Patch has fear, but knows that he must take risks to win his home safe home. He meets many animals on his quest from Zelina, Queen of All Cats; Toro, a loyal blue jay; Daffa, a pigeon with a geographic-centric memory; Karmerruk, a lordly hawk; and White, a lonely albino squirrel. I loved the characters, and the story has a bit of a folk tale feel to it.
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