Reviews
Bone: Quest for the Spark, Vol. 1, by Tom Sniegoski, Jeff Smith, Steve Hamaker, Thomas E. Sniegoski
charleysketches's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Cute lighthearted sequel to the Bone series, will review in full when I read the next two.
mountie9's review against another edition
4.0
Jake's Review: Mom this is awesome, I really like the new story. I miss hearing about the other Bone guys, but these new characters are interesting too. I really didn't like the dead rat (that's my boy) but everything else was pretty cool. Some of it was a little scary for me though and I wished there were more pictures, like in the original series. I can't wait to read the rest of the series -- when are they coming out -- what do you mean you don't know -- some Librarian you are (mom's note: no I did not slap him upside the head after that comment, but I thought about it). Some of the story was really funny and I liked how the story put funny stuff in after the scary parts, it helped me get my mind off the scary stuff. The pictures are so cool, I wish there were more of them.
Jake's Rating: 9/10
Mom's Review: O.K, I would just like to start off by saying that the dead rat really grossed me out and probably resulted in me giving this the rating I did. But this book isn't written for Mom's so I should really let it go, but ewwww! This is an excellent book for reluctant readers and kids like Jake who are fantastic readers but miss having books with pictures in them. A very creative storyline and good moral lessons will also appeal to Mom's, Dad's and Librarian's. This is a delightful addiction to the Bone world with the introduction of new fun and likeable characters, while at the same time bringing back or mentioning well loved Bone characters. But I'm warning you there is icky stuff involving a a dead rat that just grossed me out and freaked out Jake a little.
Mom's Rating: 8/10
Jake's Rating: 9/10
Mom's Review: O.K, I would just like to start off by saying that the dead rat really grossed me out and probably resulted in me giving this the rating I did. But this book isn't written for Mom's so I should really let it go, but ewwww! This is an excellent book for reluctant readers and kids like Jake who are fantastic readers but miss having books with pictures in them. A very creative storyline and good moral lessons will also appeal to Mom's, Dad's and Librarian's. This is a delightful addiction to the Bone world with the introduction of new fun and likeable characters, while at the same time bringing back or mentioning well loved Bone characters. But I'm warning you there is icky stuff involving a a dead rat that just grossed me out and freaked out Jake a little.
Mom's Rating: 8/10
thebooksupplier's review against another edition
3.0
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wingedpotato's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to like this more, but the ending ran out of steam. Doesn't compare favorably with Jeff's outstanding GN series.
wingedpotato's review against another edition
4.0
A fairly imaginative extension of the Bone saga. Sniegoski shines when he's writing the rat creatures or the Bones themselves, but I found the human characters to be a little flat. Can't hold a candle to the graphic novel, but a decent youth title none-the-less.
shanella's review against another edition
3.0
In the first volume, the heros are all drawn to Tom Elm, the young leader of their motley crew, who is tasked with the job of finding the spark that will save the Dreaming. The heros have to overcome their differences and work together to save their world, while escaping the servants of the Natch who will stop at nothing to destroy them.
The illustrations were spectacular, Jeff Smith is extremely talented. I absolutely loved the images that were scattered through the story.
The story was a little slow, especially in the beginning, and it took a little while for me to become invested in the plot, but towards the middle I found myself hooked.
The illustrations were spectacular, Jeff Smith is extremely talented. I absolutely loved the images that were scattered through the story.
The story was a little slow, especially in the beginning, and it took a little while for me to become invested in the plot, but towards the middle I found myself hooked.
positivelyreading's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this continuation of my favorite comics! Jumping back into this world with full force and loving the whimsical but well thought out adventure it takes me on! Nothing but praise!
positivelyreading's review against another edition
5.0
WOW WOW WOW! What an epic ending to a three part epic adventure. Last summer I binged the Bone comics and this is a spin off book trilogy with some illustrations from the original author! I loved the twist at the end, the action and the surprising amount of nostalgia. Cannot get enough of this world and it's characters. Highly recommend.
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