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kattra's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
jo_in_bookland's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
I thought I would try this book after it came highly recommended.
Unfortunately, it just wasn't my cup of tea. This is not the genre I usually read but I came in with an open mind. It very much reminded me of adventure books I used to read and enjoy when I was young (the type where you're faced with choices: you come to a crossroads, to the left you see a fire in the distance, to the right are dark woods, where do you go? Turn to page 20 if... turn to page 30 if...) except in this case the protagonist (first person narration) makes the decisions. It also reminded me of adventure games since the protagonist is trying to figure out what is happening (how to open a box, how to use a gun, how his magic will work, etc.) My feeling is that this novel and its sequels would appeal more to younger people. This might be the reason that the words "yig" and "yigging" are used instead of the "f" word, and they were used a lot (especially in the first half), so much so it was getting on my nerves.
I purchased this as an e-book for just 1.00 so I don't mind that this was not for me. If you think this might be up your alley, you don't lose much by trying it out.
I thought I would try this book after it came highly recommended.
Unfortunately, it just wasn't my cup of tea. This is not the genre I usually read but I came in with an open mind. It very much reminded me of adventure books I used to read and enjoy when I was young (the type where you're faced with choices: you come to a crossroads, to the left you see a fire in the distance, to the right are dark woods, where do you go? Turn to page 20 if... turn to page 30 if...) except in this case the protagonist (first person narration) makes the decisions. It also reminded me of adventure games since the protagonist is trying to figure out what is happening (how to open a box, how to use a gun, how his magic will work, etc.) My feeling is that this novel and its sequels would appeal more to younger people. This might be the reason that the words "yig" and "yigging" are used instead of the "f" word, and they were used a lot (especially in the first half), so much so it was getting on my nerves.
I purchased this as an e-book for just 1.00 so I don't mind that this was not for me. If you think this might be up your alley, you don't lose much by trying it out.
jo_in_bookland's review
2.0
2.5 stars
I thought I would try this book after it came highly recommended.
Unfortunately, it just wasn't my cup of tea. This is not the genre I usually read but I came in with an open mind. It very much reminded me of adventure books I used to read and enjoy when I was young (the type where you're faced with choices: you come to a crossroads, to the left you see a fire in the distance, to the right are dark woods, where do you go? Turn to page 20 if... turn to page 30 if...) except in this case the protagonist (first person narration) makes the decisions. It also reminded me of adventure games since the protagonist is trying to figure out what is happening (how to open a box, how to use a gun, how his magic will work, etc.) My feeling is that this novel and its sequels would appeal more to younger people. This might be the reason that the words "yig" and "yigging" are used instead of the "f" word, and they were used a lot (especially in the first half), so much so it was getting on my nerves.
I purchased this as an e-book for just 1.00 so I don't mind that this was not for me. If you think this might be up your alley, you don't lose much by trying it out.
I thought I would try this book after it came highly recommended.
Unfortunately, it just wasn't my cup of tea. This is not the genre I usually read but I came in with an open mind. It very much reminded me of adventure books I used to read and enjoy when I was young (the type where you're faced with choices: you come to a crossroads, to the left you see a fire in the distance, to the right are dark woods, where do you go? Turn to page 20 if... turn to page 30 if...) except in this case the protagonist (first person narration) makes the decisions. It also reminded me of adventure games since the protagonist is trying to figure out what is happening (how to open a box, how to use a gun, how his magic will work, etc.) My feeling is that this novel and its sequels would appeal more to younger people. This might be the reason that the words "yig" and "yigging" are used instead of the "f" word, and they were used a lot (especially in the first half), so much so it was getting on my nerves.
I purchased this as an e-book for just 1.00 so I don't mind that this was not for me. If you think this might be up your alley, you don't lose much by trying it out.
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