lena27's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cozylittlereadingcorner's review against another edition
4.0
I actually enjoyed this book a lot and am very excited to continue the series!!!!!
Things I love:
- the history & mythology mix!
- the details !!
- Nicholas Flamel and Dr John Dee, some goooood characters!
- the decision Josh faces at the end
Things I dont love:
- the twins relationship seems almost too good (not enough sibling bickering, etc)
- sometimes the details were TOO much, like a whole chapter dedicated to describing the Yggsdrasil.
- i’m usually big into fantasy, especially when theres a good romance in there! this one is definitely written for a YA audience, not really romantic, so that i why this is a con! I do love it though, despite not being a YA anymore haha!!
Things I love:
- the history & mythology mix!
- the details !!
- Nicholas Flamel and Dr John Dee, some goooood characters!
- the decision Josh faces at the end
Things I dont love:
- the twins relationship seems almost too good (not enough sibling bickering, etc)
- sometimes the details were TOO much, like a whole chapter dedicated to describing the Yggsdrasil.
- i’m usually big into fantasy, especially when theres a good romance in there! this one is definitely written for a YA audience, not really romantic, so that i why this is a con! I do love it though, despite not being a YA anymore haha!!
maxinercd's review against another edition
2.0
C’est avec beaucoup de difficulté que j’ai enfin terminé ce livre, qui est ma première déception de cette année!
Le résumé m’avait tellement plu, j’avais énormément hâte de lire ce livre, et je dois avouer que j’ai été assez déçue.
Je n’ai pas aimé la plume de l’auteur, et j’ai trouvé que certains passages étaient assez tirés par les cheveux. De plus, l’intrigue m’a parue assez longue à démarrer, et c’est seulement vers la fin que le livre devient intéressant.
Je n’ai pas trouvé les jumeaux agaçants, contrairement aux avis que j’avais pu lire. J’ai tout de même apprécié la fin, qui termine sur un joli cliffhanger, même si je ne pense pas lire la suite.
Je pense que c’est un livre que j’aurais beaucoup aimé si je l’avais lu plus jeune.
Le résumé m’avait tellement plu, j’avais énormément hâte de lire ce livre, et je dois avouer que j’ai été assez déçue.
Je n’ai pas aimé la plume de l’auteur, et j’ai trouvé que certains passages étaient assez tirés par les cheveux. De plus, l’intrigue m’a parue assez longue à démarrer, et c’est seulement vers la fin que le livre devient intéressant.
Je n’ai pas trouvé les jumeaux agaçants, contrairement aux avis que j’avais pu lire. J’ai tout de même apprécié la fin, qui termine sur un joli cliffhanger, même si je ne pense pas lire la suite.
Je pense que c’est un livre que j’aurais beaucoup aimé si je l’avais lu plus jeune.
kittic's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book when it was originally published and recalled really enjoying it but never has the chance to return to the series. Having recently purchased the first four in the series (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel) I eagerly dived back in. It didn't disappoint on a second read. Deeply steeped in history and myth, The Alchemyst is all that a young adult fantasy novel should be. I particularly enjoyed how the author weaved real historical events into the tapestry of the characters' back stories.
thebookishpaws's review against another edition
2.0
It was okay, pretty cliché and predictable plot but some interesting characters.
adrianvega's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Time for my regular compulsion to re-read this whole book series
fallinallinval's review against another edition
4.0
el orgasmo de las chicas lindas: terminar un libro
sabían que este libro se publicó en mi cumpleaños
sabían que este libro se publicó en mi cumpleaños
dannycakez8808's review against another edition
4.0
This series had been on my shelves for a few years now. I finally decided now was the time to read them. I really enjoyed this first novel. The set up for the future books was great. We learn about some lore and the history of magic. I also enjoyed the bay area setting.
maikelenz's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
4.75