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laskin's review against another edition
4.0
Tales of Haunted Mansion #2 turned out to be quite an improvement over the first volume.
As a kid, I would love these so bad! Still, really interesting to read as an adult (*sigh*). A perfect combo of goosebumps and stories to tell in the dark, in a Disney Haunted Mansion setting.
The stories are tried together a bit better, as there's an overarching narrative glueing them together, and the main character is the one I could sympathize more with.
As for the short stories themselves, they were more engaging and better written. I only liked the last one from first volume, whereas here I enjoyed them all immensely, and I found the ending really satisfying.
The book's just more atmospheric, and feels very Haunted Mansion.
As a kid, I would love these so bad! Still, really interesting to read as an adult (*sigh*). A perfect combo of goosebumps and stories to tell in the dark, in a Disney Haunted Mansion setting.
The stories are tried together a bit better, as there's an overarching narrative glueing them together, and the main character is the one I could sympathize more with.
As for the short stories themselves, they were more engaging and better written. I only liked the last one from first volume, whereas here I enjoyed them all immensely, and I found the ending really satisfying.
The book's just more atmospheric, and feels very Haunted Mansion.
samanthas92's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
reminded me alot of goosebumps
caitlyn0407's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
thebookedpath's review against another edition
2.0
Didn't like it. I was expecting more of a storyline involving Madame Leota (her beginnings or how she became the spirit in the magic ball). However, out of a book over 200 pages, she was only on about a handful being spoken about by other characters while she herself was only on about 2 pages.
This was basically a bunch of short scary stories tied into a larger main story. It didn't feature much about the mansion itself even though it took place there. It felt like the Scary Stories series you would read as a kid from the local book fair or an episode of Tales from the Crypt.
The stories were childish. However, the garish details made it not child appropriate.
This was basically a bunch of short scary stories tied into a larger main story. It didn't feature much about the mansion itself even though it took place there. It felt like the Scary Stories series you would read as a kid from the local book fair or an episode of Tales from the Crypt.
The stories were childish. However, the garish details made it not child appropriate.
angus_mckeogh's review against another edition
4.0
Creepy stories in this series. Surprised my little one likes them so much. Some were definitely a bit darker in this installment, but I’d also say they were more well done. She classified it as a really good read.
shane_hunziker's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
djnerdy12's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.0
readasadoornail's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this one even more than the first one!! I loved to see how it all connected back to the first book and again the creepy vibes were fantastic. It was even creepier and more disturbing than the first (especially the cockroach story. Nooo thanks!) I loved that we got to see Madame Leota and we got to hear more about the Black Widow Bride and just to see different types of ghouls and creatures sprinkled into the stories. Cant wait to read the rest of the series!
ameserole's review against another edition
3.0
It definitely got better.
Midnight at Madame Leota's was completely entertaining. Plus the flow and transition between book and this book did not disappoint. I liked seeing someone once again from the previous book but it was also nice to get to know everyone else. Each story, again, brought something new and interesting. I was definitely more focused this time around and that's probably due to meeting everyone that I feel in love with in the movie. Can't wait to dive into the next one!
Midnight at Madame Leota's was completely entertaining. Plus the flow and transition between book and this book did not disappoint. I liked seeing someone once again from the previous book but it was also nice to get to know everyone else. Each story, again, brought something new and interesting. I was definitely more focused this time around and that's probably due to meeting everyone that I feel in love with in the movie. Can't wait to dive into the next one!