lorathelibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
This book screamed Dickens to me. It was funny and heartwarming. The characters were so strongly developed that it made up for the predictable plot. However, there was a bit of a cliffhanger so reading the next books in the series are essential. This is a British book so I'm having issues finding copies of the rest of the series, but look forward to reading them so that I can complete Solomon's story.
authorbaileyday's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
justsophi's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
readingdolphin's review against another edition
5.0
This is that kid's book you still enjoy even when you're not even close to being a kid anymore.
k_lee_reads_it's review against another edition
3.0
This is a fun kid book about a search for self. It is rather predictable, and I may hate the series by the third book, but I have the next one on hold at the library.
abbiekruis's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
emilyyyy007's review against another edition
5.0
Fabulous book! We read this one in class too and I thought it was a great book. Makes me think of Cinderella for some reason...
amandaquotidianbooks's review
3.0
Reminiscent of Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events but distinctly British and less evil adults.
alicantspell's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5