rogenecarter's review
5.0
A brilliant work of simplicity, magnificent illustration, and a strong narrative arc.
thatslullaby's review
4.0
Un libro breve ma intenso, che ha saputo emozionarmi come pochi.
Consigliato a tutti coloro che hanno amato A Monster Calls e vogliono conoscere meglio l’autrice che sta dietro la sua idea di base: ne vale la pena.
Consigliato a tutti coloro che hanno amato A Monster Calls e vogliono conoscere meglio l’autrice che sta dietro la sua idea di base: ne vale la pena.
goldluula's review
5.0
Short but sweet.
The Ransom of Dond is the story of Darra - sentenced to die from birth. Tradition dictated that the thirteenth child born to a family must be sacrificed to Dond on their thirteenth birthday, so that the island may be prosperous for another thirteen years. Darra was born a twin, unexpected by her mother and shunned by the village. Now, on the dawn of her thirteenth birthday, she thinks over her life up until that point and the sacrifice she has to make.
This is Siobhan Dowd's last book. Beautifully illustrated and, as I already said, short but sweet. It's just very cute.
The Ransom of Dond is the story of Darra - sentenced to die from birth. Tradition dictated that the thirteenth child born to a family must be sacrificed to Dond on their thirteenth birthday, so that the island may be prosperous for another thirteen years. Darra was born a twin, unexpected by her mother and shunned by the village. Now, on the dawn of her thirteenth birthday, she thinks over her life up until that point and the sacrifice she has to make.
This is Siobhan Dowd's last book. Beautifully illustrated and, as I already said, short but sweet. It's just very cute.
nerdygeekyfanboy's review against another edition
5.0
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