Reviews

The Wild Book by Juan Villoro, Lawrence Schimel

red0nyou's review against another edition

5.0

Un día, si lo llegas a leer, sabrás que valió la pena.

evelina96's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring lighthearted 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? N/A

3.0

This was a lovely middle-grade all about the power of books. I enjoyed the eccentric uncle and how he helped Juan discover books and reading. It felt truly magical and fantastical with a bookish "scavenger hunt" for a special book. 

mpr2000's review against another edition

4.0

This is a book for young and adults, it doesn’t matter if they only share their common passion for books, because The Wildbook is an adventure full of books, my dream come true!

madamepurpura's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

2.75

mafecienfuegos's review against another edition

5.0

“Cuando lees nunca ves las letras; ves las cosas de las que tratan las letras"

“Una persona se entera de lo que sabe cuando debe explicarlo”

“Un libro es el mejor medio de transporte: te lleva lejos, no contamina, llega puntual, sale barato y nunca marea” ♥️ 📖

fell4's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful 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

3.75

alternbruno's review against another edition

4.0

Es difícil imaginarse a Juan Villoro escribiendo un libro para niños después de leer Los Culpables o Tiempo Transcurrido pero fue grato ver que lo hace con una magistralidad impresionante. La historia va fluida, los personajes nos son familiares y dialoga con los niños como si él fuera uno de ellos. Como está escrito en primera persona nos hace partícipes de los descubrimientos de Juan en esa laberíntica casa del Tío llena de libros que revolotean constantemente. A medida que lo leía me negaba a que terminara, cada capítulo son peritas de anís y hace que uno se sienta calientito y cómodo en una infancia prestada.

nahnahnancy's review against another edition

5.0

Un libro que me ha dejado sumamente satisfecha y que me ha enseñado muchas cosas como lectora.

espresoul's review against another edition

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? It's complicated

3.0

audreylee's review against another edition

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A wonderful story of books, magic, family, and friendship. Reminiscent of the Phantom Toll Booth and The Last of the Whangdoodles.