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lostinfrance's review against another edition
2.0
If this is the first book of Isabel Allende that you have picked up....PUT IT DOWN. This book is NOT her typical writing....it is boring, plain...and non-poetic. I was delighted to see that she was writing for YA---and hoped to pass this book on to a student, but now that I have SLOWLY suffered through the book (hoping at any moment her writing would appear)....I say run. AWAY. I don't think we can blame the translator on this book....we can just say that she was trying too hard to fit into the YA genre..which is, sadly, not for her.
Book is about a young boy---who goes with his grandmother into the Amazonian Jungles to search for the Beast (which they never really uncover)...and simply (so easy, in fact) find a indigenous tribe and help it combat civilisation.....quite simple. No worries, no suspense....all a yawn. Along the way Alex develops a friendship (?)...love?? with another traveler's daughter....and at the end it is OBVIOUS they will meet again for another adventure in the Himilayas. Sigh. Just don't bother.
Book is about a young boy---who goes with his grandmother into the Amazonian Jungles to search for the Beast (which they never really uncover)...and simply (so easy, in fact) find a indigenous tribe and help it combat civilisation.....quite simple. No worries, no suspense....all a yawn. Along the way Alex develops a friendship (?)...love?? with another traveler's daughter....and at the end it is OBVIOUS they will meet again for another adventure in the Himilayas. Sigh. Just don't bother.
belunes's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
relaxing
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? No
4.0
laurassc's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
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? No
3.5
zivi's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
Interesting plot. Unbelievable at times but very entertaining.
shooples's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Not one of the best Allendes but an engaging enough story, a bit more fantasy rather than magical realism.
mayaspasta's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Cancer, Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Murder, and Cultural appropriation
julells's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
4.5
Ein sehr spannendes Buch mit tollen Charakteren und einem einzigartigen Plot
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Murder, and Classism
Moderate: Cancer, Drug use, Misogyny, Sexism, Excrement, Kidnapping, and Alcohol