verlkonig's review against another edition
4.0
That half written novel about dragons you wrote aged 12? That's in the library of lost things. Probably filed under Pre-teen: Abandoned in Transition to Teen, or some such thing.
This is the crux of this imaginative short - all the unwritten, lost, abandoned, and burned books go to the library. Don't read them though.
Our hero gets a job filing the lost books. There are some super friendly but creepy sounding collectors, whose job it is to collect lost works; there are a lot of mice who have learned a few complex words; and there's the librarian, who is like the most nightmarish teacher you ever had combined with the stereotypical librarian who is insanely knowledgeable but utterly merciless if you dare to treat the books incorrectly.
The characters and settings are great fun, even if I wasn't entirely convinced with the plot. But overall its a creative story with some really great ideas, even if I wasn't keen on the end.
This is the crux of this imaginative short - all the unwritten, lost, abandoned, and burned books go to the library. Don't read them though.
Our hero gets a job filing the lost books. There are some super friendly but creepy sounding collectors, whose job it is to collect lost works; there are a lot of mice who have learned a few complex words; and there's the librarian, who is like the most nightmarish teacher you ever had combined with the stereotypical librarian who is insanely knowledgeable but utterly merciless if you dare to treat the books incorrectly.
The characters and settings are great fun, even if I wasn't entirely convinced with the plot. But overall its a creative story with some really great ideas, even if I wasn't keen on the end.
thejunoverse444's review
challenging
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
interesting but vague worldbuilding, which isn't something i usually mind but i did a little bit this time. still fun though
heresthepencil's review against another edition
4.0
rep: mlm (bi?) mc & li
absolutely love this concept
absolutely love this concept
leannj's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
aeon_'s review
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
meagan01's review
5.0
This gave me warehouse 13 vibes which is great because I loved that show.
If the author ever decides to write a full length version of this I will be first in line to buy it.
If the author ever decides to write a full length version of this I will be first in line to buy it.
giovannadevito00's review
2.0
I like the idea of a library full of books that have been forgotten or destroyed forever. unfortunately it was perhaps the only thing that really struck me.
The intentions of the protagonists were clear from the beginning of the story. Really anti-climax.
The intentions of the protagonists were clear from the beginning of the story. Really anti-climax.
the_endless_void's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0