tobyyy's review against another edition
5.0
This was a delightful romp with amazing illustrations and a deeper meaning than I expected. Loved it. The concept was executed perfectly!
a_pulka's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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
5.0
hannahcomer4d's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a delightful story about prejudice and politics. The world is clever and detailed, but immersive enough so that you never waded through long exposition.
The narrator was fantastic. My only small complaint is that the library edition of the audiobook did not include the PDF, so I couldn't see the illustrations. I might just have to buy a hard copy!
The narrator was fantastic. My only small complaint is that the library edition of the audiobook did not include the PDF, so I couldn't see the illustrations. I might just have to buy a hard copy!
sisteray's review against another edition
4.0
It’s a lovely story about culture clashes and perceptions framed in about the most fun way possible. It’s easy to read, and while it isn’t especially deep or moving, the premise is engaging and the way it unfolds is fun.
Neither of the characters are particularly lovable, but I cared what was going to happen with them and how they explored elements about how they became what they are.
The art is gorgeous and the story is presented with a twist as illustrations tell their their own story rather that just define the text.
It’s a fast, fun diversion.
Neither of the characters are particularly lovable, but I cared what was going to happen with them and how they explored elements about how they became what they are.
The art is gorgeous and the story is presented with a twist as illustrations tell their their own story rather that just define the text.
It’s a fast, fun diversion.
chrris's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
novelsandadventures's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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? No
3.0
sometimes_samantha_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The concept was really cool! An elf is sent to a goblin kingdom as a spy and sends back "mind image" transmissions. In his transmissions he depicts goblins are horrific and barbaric creatures, when in reality, they simply have a different culture and are not all that bad! The illustrations compete with the text in a dissonance until the end when it all gets sorted.