bookgirl_dk's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
summermorning's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
klmeyers's review against another edition
4.0
I read this a while ago but I still like going back and rereading it. This is a children's series but there's some rather dark and disturbing material...which appeals to me, haha. It's a unique fantasy series with strong emotion.
matt_viner's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
danicamidlil's review against another edition
3.0
This book didn't have much of a plot. The main character,Twig just ping pongs from one disaster to the next. My loyal love of the illustrator, [a:Chris Riddell|59749|Chris Riddell|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/authors/1276920548p2/59749.jpg] requires me to try the next one anyway.
absolus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.25
nathanjhunt's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
3.5
My 24th book finished in 2023.
I read this on my Caribbean cruise, between stops in Belize, Mexico and Florida. I left it in a hostel in Miami Beach.
First time I've read this since I was about 10 years old. It has good world building, and was easy enough to read.
It annoyed me throughout that Twig kept mysteriously escaping from dire situations. The climax at the end was disappointing and frustrating.
I'd be interes ed in digging out the other books in the series from the loft.
I read this on my Caribbean cruise, between stops in Belize, Mexico and Florida. I left it in a hostel in Miami Beach.
First time I've read this since I was about 10 years old. It has good world building, and was easy enough to read.
It annoyed me throughout that Twig kept mysteriously escaping from dire situations. The climax at the end was disappointing and frustrating.
I'd be interes ed in digging out the other books in the series from the loft.
mxknits's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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
3.0
itkovian_books's review against another edition
5.0
Beyond the Deepwoods was a book I first read back when I was in 6th grade...and then again a couple years later...and again after that. Though the books are written simply enough for younger audiences to read them, I still don't feel weird by reading them now at the age of sixteen. The stories are actually very good, and the illustrations don't make it a picture book, but instead are there to show what the strange world and its inhabitants looks like.
This first book of the series certainly does a great job of starting off a great series. It tells the adventures of a boy who is on a journey through a treacherous forest when he accidentally strays from the path that keeps him safe. After he becomes lost, he is forced to face the many deadly creatures he comes across along his adventure and eventually is faced with the decision of who his identity really is. The story is quick-paced and exciting, with each chapter keeping you wondering what sort of perils he'll face and what new way he'll be able to get out of the awful situations. Though everyone might not agree with my rating, I thought it deserved five stars because this was a book I loved when I was younger and am still able to enjoy to this day.
This first book of the series certainly does a great job of starting off a great series. It tells the adventures of a boy who is on a journey through a treacherous forest when he accidentally strays from the path that keeps him safe. After he becomes lost, he is forced to face the many deadly creatures he comes across along his adventure and eventually is faced with the decision of who his identity really is. The story is quick-paced and exciting, with each chapter keeping you wondering what sort of perils he'll face and what new way he'll be able to get out of the awful situations. Though everyone might not agree with my rating, I thought it deserved five stars because this was a book I loved when I was younger and am still able to enjoy to this day.