savagemommy's review against another edition
4.0
A little more complex, more nuanced in regards to interpersonal relationships, than the first. Somehow, my 5yo was still excited about it? Wild.
nerdygnome's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up. A little slower paced and a little less humorous than the first book in the series, but our family was still charmed by the characters and setting of the story. And of course, the illustrations are gorgeous. A good read aloud.
yarnbandit's review against another edition
2.0
I only read this because I checked it and the first book out at the same time, and this one had come from the “new” shelf in the children’s section, and what if some poor misguided kid wanted to read it but couldn’t because I’d checked it out, and wouldn’t it be a shame if I’d deprived that kid of this terrible book and didn’t even read it? Library guilt made it read it.
somelatenightreading's review against another edition
4.0
Review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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This is the sequel to ‘The Doldrums’ by Nicholas Gannon. I loved ‘The Doldrums and the Helmsley Curse’ just as much as the first book! It’s so much fun and the plot is really exciting and fast moving. I still didn’t connect with the characters as much as I wanted to, but it is a children’s book so is targeted at a younger audience. While I would love a third book, I am happy with how this once wrapped up and I’m satisfied with where we left off.
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“The best you can do is what you think’s right and hope others will do the same.” -222
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“It would appear the Helmsley Curse is far from over.” -245
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“When you turn someone who is very kind into someone terrible, technically you’re the terrible one.” -292
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This is the sequel to ‘The Doldrums’ by Nicholas Gannon. I loved ‘The Doldrums and the Helmsley Curse’ just as much as the first book! It’s so much fun and the plot is really exciting and fast moving. I still didn’t connect with the characters as much as I wanted to, but it is a children’s book so is targeted at a younger audience. While I would love a third book, I am happy with how this once wrapped up and I’m satisfied with where we left off.
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“The best you can do is what you think’s right and hope others will do the same.” -222
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“It would appear the Helmsley Curse is far from over.” -245
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“When you turn someone who is very kind into someone terrible, technically you’re the terrible one.” -292
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I’m obsessed with this bookmark (and all the bookmarks in the Etsy store) by @biggerprint! Head over to her Etsy store (link in my Instagram bio) and use the code LATENIGHT for 20% off and a free limited edition dog-themed bookmark!
novelstorian's review against another edition
3.0
This book was just as whimsical and charming as the first. 'The Doldrums and the Helmsley Curse' follows Archer and his friends as they navigate through his grandparents' surprising arrival and the "curse" that follows. This book is definitely one to look out for if you are into middle-grade novels and long to explore the unknown along with some fun, interesting characters. The writing is also so much better in this book than the first, and the story follows so much better in this one. The illustrations, which are my favourite part of these books, are scattered throughout the book and add so much life to the story.
It almost creates this desire in me to seek out my own adventure instead of waiting for it to find me.
3 stars.
It almost creates this desire in me to seek out my own adventure instead of waiting for it to find me.
3 stars.
elisa_vbv's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
bbliophile's review against another edition
4.0
This was so much fun, and it made me so happy. I'm really glad I picked this up.
shakespeareans's review against another edition
4.0
Love these books, the friendship between Archer, Adelaide, and Oliver is so fun to read about! I loved the addition of the characters of Kana & Benjamin. Hope there’s more to come in the series!
ta4taful's review against another edition
4.0
Very cute. Way more action packed than the first one. I really like this series.
raoionna's review against another edition
4.0
Every bit as enjoyable as the first in the series, tho the mother seems even more annoying