jayseejewel's review against another edition
3.0
7/10
An interesting and immersive read but not something I would pick up again
Pros:
- the little boy's POV feels real and he isn't annoying despite being a child
- the magic system is unique and interesting with a hint of mystery
- happy endings are always nice
Cons:
- The story didn't grab me as much as Coraline did
- I hated the villain (which is good) but not in the way I particularly liked. She felt a bit tedious near the end.
Overall: It's a good story but felt a little slow and just wasn't my cup of tea.
An interesting and immersive read but not something I would pick up again
Pros:
- the little boy's POV feels real and he isn't annoying despite being a child
- the magic system is unique and interesting with a hint of mystery
- happy endings are always nice
Cons:
- The story didn't grab me as much as Coraline did
- I hated the villain (which is good) but not in the way I particularly liked. She felt a bit tedious near the end.
Overall: It's a good story but felt a little slow and just wasn't my cup of tea.
kateships's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
brunostojcic's review against another edition
2.0
Boooring. Idk there was so much magic and supernatural elements all packed into 180 pages. There were no descriptions what so ever and I felt like I was missing a lot of context and explanations. The characters were also not explored one bit, they didn’t have any personalities. It would be a one star read but the last chapter was good so I gave it two. All and all, not worth your time in my opinion.
julienisse's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
booksbakesbikes's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars.
What a beautifully weird little story.
What a beautifully weird little story.
kersley's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
franuary's review against another edition
5.0
This was beautiful and simple and fantastic and it may have changed my life a little. I can't stop thinking about it, even after reading a few books since. It's lovely. It's Gaiman. What else is there to say, really?
br1106's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0