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The Dark Portal, by Robin Jarvis

gnutri's review against another edition

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adventurous dark

3.0

temeade's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

I personally did not like this book. I listened to it on Libby. There were several moments where I did not know what was happening. The setting was not clearly depicted for me. The story itself was okay. The twist at the end was interesting. 

jeanettesonya's review

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3.0

Not bad. Not as gripping as I would have liked, but a fairly enjoyable scurry through the sewers.

squishies's review

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3.0

3.5 stars

Oh sweet Jesus Christ... This book is macabre plus plus. Jeebus. I'm quite sure this is the only YA book that I've consistently have muttered, "oh, what the fuck!".

SpoilerI was SO sure that Jupiter was an evil mouse, but a freaking CAT?! GEEZ!!! Gotta love that twist.

thistlechaser's review

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1.0

I love talking animal stories. This one, about a bunch of mice that fight against a bunch of bad guy rats, should have been a perfect for for me. However, all the characters had very strong accents and they were all written out. I do not enjoy that. DNF

amy1980's review against another edition

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5.0

As brilliant as I remember it being when I was a kid!

cstar12's review

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4.0

Well, I haven't finished it yet but it sEems like a great book. I highly reccomend it so far

meghanc303's review

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4.0

Notes from my childhood review:
-my favorite character is Twit
-this book is not but to Redwall standards but it is wonderful

rainbowrachel's review against another edition

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2.0

This was one of my favourites when I read it as a pre-teen and teenager, but reading it now just left me completely cold. I can still imagine circumstances where I'd recommend it for its target audience, but contrary to other reviews, I just don't see what this one offers to an adult.

jojobug's review

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adventurous dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5