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gorelenore's review
3.0
I ordered this book after reading that it was a story much like Harry Potter put together with 1984; now I loved Harry Potter, but sadly 1984 was not one of my favorites so I didn't know what to expect of Witch and Wizard...
Two siblings get caught up in a corrupt government scheme to rid the world(and other worlds...) of non-conforming children. Pretty decent premise and I will probably read whatever comes next in order to see if the series gets any better, but for now I am left a little disappointed.
There is a lack of understanding throughout the novel, the children don't know whats going on with the government or with their wizardry background. They seem a little too laid-back when they come to discover things about the world and themselves. Wouldn't there be more grounds for surprise if they don't understand? I feel that is what this book lacks, hopefully book 2 will do a better job.
Two siblings get caught up in a corrupt government scheme to rid the world(and other worlds...) of non-conforming children. Pretty decent premise and I will probably read whatever comes next in order to see if the series gets any better, but for now I am left a little disappointed.
There is a lack of understanding throughout the novel, the children don't know whats going on with the government or with their wizardry background. They seem a little too laid-back when they come to discover things about the world and themselves. Wouldn't there be more grounds for surprise if they don't understand? I feel that is what this book lacks, hopefully book 2 will do a better job.
qeberhard's review
4.0
This was a very well written book! Although I prefer the series [b:The Angel Experiment|13152|The Angel Experiment (Maximum Ride, #1)|James Patterson|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1339277875s/13152.jpg|1829521]I have to admit that the super natural side to Mr. Patterson's writing ceases to amaze me!
qeberhard's review against another edition
5.0
This is a very well written story, that may as well have been a movie for the way you can visualize it so easily. The main characters, Whit and Whisty, and found to be witches and wizards by the New Order, an new and very strict form of government that is taking over the world. Whisty and Whit don't believe they are witches but after the strange things that start to happen to them, are they so sure anymore? Told by both points of view, James Patterson tells an awe inspiring story, of two teens that try to escape persecution, and to survive in the New Order world itself.
all_systems_read's review against another edition
2.0
It wasn't as good as Maximum Ride but people who didn't like Maximum Ride might like this it's not as intense but easy read.
lettieredrose89's review against another edition
2.0
My feelings on this book are very mixed so I think I’ll start by commenting on some of the things mentioned in other reviews.
1) Whitford and Wisteria are OK names. A lot of people commented on the stupid names. Being named after a flower or an old fashioned name is OK compared to celebs who name their kids Bear, Apple or Precious. The names of the main characters are good.
2) the layout is terrible. The plot jumped and jumped and wasn’t put together well. A little more development and it could have been a very good book however it felt rushed and just no good.
3) finally the language was terrible. This book is for young adults not twelve years. We would say washboard abs not washboard tummy. Ridiculous. For the language alone it lost a star.
So my final thoughts. This story had potential if it has been written better and it could easily have been. Improve the language add a bit more detail and I would have enjoyed however I just couldn’t wait to get to the end. I will not be reading any more in this series however make your own choice. Not everyone will agree with my thoughts which I respect. Read the book to form your own opinion.
1) Whitford and Wisteria are OK names. A lot of people commented on the stupid names. Being named after a flower or an old fashioned name is OK compared to celebs who name their kids Bear, Apple or Precious. The names of the main characters are good.
2) the layout is terrible. The plot jumped and jumped and wasn’t put together well. A little more development and it could have been a very good book however it felt rushed and just no good.
3) finally the language was terrible. This book is for young adults not twelve years. We would say washboard abs not washboard tummy. Ridiculous. For the language alone it lost a star.
So my final thoughts. This story had potential if it has been written better and it could easily have been. Improve the language add a bit more detail and I would have enjoyed however I just couldn’t wait to get to the end. I will not be reading any more in this series however make your own choice. Not everyone will agree with my thoughts which I respect. Read the book to form your own opinion.
grcolby's review against another edition
3.0
I guess it would be more of a 2.5/3 star rating. It was an okay book, with an intriguing story line, but I just sort of felt let down. Maybe I was not in the right frame of mind to read it, or I have just read a lot of books in this genre, but this one left me wanting a little more. The two main characters, siblings, are not well developed, a little wishy washy, and kind of whiny. By the end they start to develop a little bit of strength, confidence, but it kind if felt a little too late in some ways. I would love to know more about the prophecies and "The One" which I suspect will be more prevalent in the coming books, which I suppose I will get around to at some point.
bermudaonion's review
2.0
Wisty and Whit are pretty typical teen-agers when their world is turned upside down. Their home is invaded and they are arrested by the New Order. It seems that they have magical powers they’re not aware of. The New Order is a frightening system of government -
The New Order is a bright new future. It is a future that replaces the corrupting and illusory freedoms of so-called democracies and replaces them with a higher discipline. It has taken many, many years of planning, strategic political postings, scientific polling, demographic research, precise messaging and carefully monitored elections
In prison, Whit and Wisty discover and hone their magical abilities and realize it’s up to them to make a difference in the fight against the New Order.
Witch & Wizard by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet is a YA novel that seems to be trying to cash in on the popularity of the Harry Potter series. It’s not nearly as captivating, though. I’m not sure if it’s because the concept’s old or if it’s because the relationships aren’t explored as deeply. The story alternates between Wisty’s and Whit’s viewpoints and I found this confusing at times – the chapter’s are short and I’d just get used to one narrator when the viewpoint would change.
This book was just okay for me. The action wasn’t exciting enough and the characters just didn’t draw me in. I think Witch & Wizard is aimed at the young male, reluctant reader market, which I am definitely not a part of – hopefully it will appeal to them more than it did to me.
The New Order is a bright new future. It is a future that replaces the corrupting and illusory freedoms of so-called democracies and replaces them with a higher discipline. It has taken many, many years of planning, strategic political postings, scientific polling, demographic research, precise messaging and carefully monitored elections
In prison, Whit and Wisty discover and hone their magical abilities and realize it’s up to them to make a difference in the fight against the New Order.
Witch & Wizard by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet is a YA novel that seems to be trying to cash in on the popularity of the Harry Potter series. It’s not nearly as captivating, though. I’m not sure if it’s because the concept’s old or if it’s because the relationships aren’t explored as deeply. The story alternates between Wisty’s and Whit’s viewpoints and I found this confusing at times – the chapter’s are short and I’d just get used to one narrator when the viewpoint would change.
This book was just okay for me. The action wasn’t exciting enough and the characters just didn’t draw me in. I think Witch & Wizard is aimed at the young male, reluctant reader market, which I am definitely not a part of – hopefully it will appeal to them more than it did to me.
elleyotter's review
1.0
Don't bother with this book. Poorly written, the dialogue was extremely forced, full of poor puns and jokes that falls completely flat. Characters are unbelievable and uninteresting. Storyline was mediocre at best. Don't waste your time.