Reviews

The Dead Gentleman by Matthew Cody

shighley's review against another edition

3.0

This was recommended when Child-Lit listserv members were sharing time travel titles. My rating is partly colored by the fact that I don't like lots of description with numerous inventive machines/creatures/landscapes. This one seemed to throw in everything but the kitchen sink. It was a bit confusing at times (I had to re-read the year on the chapter titles more than once, and the "rules" sometimes seemed to morph), and got much more exciting when the Dead Gentleman finally met Jezebel. Not my style, but I will purchase it for our library, as I am sure there are students who will enjoy it. "The future is not set", but then you get in trouble if you change it? I had a lot of fun visualizing Manhattan under siege! Just imagine the TV and twitter coverage!

goldendreams's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Blood

Minor: Violence and Terminal illness

smalltownread's review

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

gavinbro's review

5.0

I loved this book!!! There are no words to describe how I feel. It was just so unique and the character were so real. Just the way they quarreled made me feel like I had said the same thing to one of my friends. The whole idea of the gentleman destroying the world kept me on my feet until the very last page.

amdame1's review against another edition

4.0

Tommy is an orphan in the 19th century. When he steals a mechanical canary from creepy skeleton (the Dead Gentleman), he gets involved in a world threatening battle of good versus evil. He becomes a member of the Explorers Society, exploring portals, worlds, and traveling through time. He meets Jezebel Lemon and they join forces for a fast-moving action-packed steampunk adventure.
The door is left wide open for a sequel, but this story is complete (ie, no horrible cliff hanger).