Reviews tagging 'Confinement'

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

410 reviews

kds247's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

What an absolute masterpiece. TJ Klune is so poetic and made me bawl by the end of it. It’s one of the most wholesome books I’ve read in a long time.
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sierrabowers's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

If I could rate this book a 6, I would! This was a great read that included so much diversity and I loved the message it was trying to present. The theme being: love others no matter what, even if you don’t understand them. I also believe the author included another theme: people are afraid of what they don’t understand. As someone who works with children and sees the corrupt foster care system, I encourage all to read. It is enlightening and also very funny. It was lighthearted while also touching on important subjects!
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ariep's review

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

A really enjoyable read! I loved the characters and the world building. I loved how hopeful it was without being unrealistic. Highly recommend! 
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kathleendayle's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Sweet story with endearing characters. Seems written for an adolescent-to-young-adult audience. Not typically my taste, but I did enjoy it. Even as a straight reader, queer stories are important!
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katebella's review

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funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

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micaelamariem's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful reflective slow-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? It's complicated

5.0

I adored this book! It was the perfect touch of whimsical while still revealing important lessons with quirky characters. The descriptions were vivid and the dialogue fun. 
My one critique is that I think some of the turnaround (or bubble popping) in characters happened a bit too quickly. 
Otherwise it was a great book!
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irishapothecary's review

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Probably THE book that got me out of my most recent reading slump. PS: if you’re a little bored in the beginning that means the author’s technique to dull and placate you like this fictional society does is working. 
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jessiejonesbentley's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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mathiev's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

At first the story reminded me a lot of middle grade books, but with more complex thinking and words. Later on it felt more like an actual adult fantasy book.

The book really grew on me and surprised me with the way I was drawn into the storyline. 

It made me want to read more and more about what came next. 

The development and struggles of the characters is amazingly well thought out. 

Beautiful and hopeful book.
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ashylibrarian's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny inspiring medium-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

I read the first half from the physical book. I listen to the second half on audio. I wish I would have started this on audio from the start...

I adore the children in this book. 
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