nuzhath's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
reye's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
3.0
multidimensionalsock's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
maria3108's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
varshiniramaraj's review against another edition
3.0
Again, similar to my review for #5, it almost seems like Anne is being put down a lot as opposed to George who is a boy and is amazing and stuff like that. I am keeping an open mind in that she is the youngest and siblings tease each other a lot, but something feels off.
I also have some feelings about how kids who aren't the famous five are treated. Edgar was called pathetic, but Nobby and (kid from this book) were considered pitiful/need a break. Maybe because Edgar did make use of his situation and tease them like a lot?
Also, Alf the fisherman's boy from previous books has been renamed to James. Was super disconcerting for me, and I wondered if because it's a kid's book, they thought no one would notice.
I also have some feelings about how kids who aren't the famous five are treated. Edgar was called pathetic, but Nobby and (kid from this book) were considered pitiful/need a break. Maybe because Edgar did make use of his situation and tease them like a lot?
Also, Alf the fisherman's boy from previous books has been renamed to James. Was super disconcerting for me, and I wondered if because it's a kid's book, they thought no one would notice.
saralynnburnett's review against another edition
5.0
Revisiting my all time favorite series as a child. Rereading them as an adult not only takes just an hour or two, but it is also a nice 'breather' from your day.
craftyemma's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
cherryswift's review against another edition
5.0
This book made me the most emotional among the ones I read BY FAR idk why. Maybe it's bc I have a fat crush on Uncle Quentin, there's something hot about being a scientist, anger issues AND wanting to do good. Plus he was like actually involved. It's a shame we will NEVER again hear about his secret formula everyone worked so hard to save. I haven't remembered this book as well as the others which certainly made for a very interesting read.
alcame's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
thekindworthreading's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0