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konniesbb's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
A very sweet and well-paced children's book. Fionn was a great protagonist and I feel the author did a good job of capturing the thoughts and feelings of an eleven-year-old. The story unfolded at a good pace and Arranmore's many secrets kept me interested until the end. The highlight was definitely Fionn's grandfather, who was exceptionally kind and wise, and his relationship with Fionn developed beautifully throughout the story.
I would say that this book is incredibly sad in moments and deals with a variety of touchy subjects like the loss of a parent, mental health issues and Fionn's grandfather's ailing memory. The book is packed with adventure with good vs evil at the core of it. The worldbuilding was done really well and Arranmore felt alive to me while I was reading.
On the whole, my experience of reading 'The Storm Keeper's Island' was enjoyable and I would certainly recommend to fans of middle-grade fiction.
I would say that this book is incredibly sad in moments and deals with a variety of touchy subjects like the loss of a parent, mental health issues and Fionn's grandfather's ailing memory. The book is packed with adventure with good vs evil at the core of it. The worldbuilding was done really well and Arranmore felt alive to me while I was reading.
On the whole, my experience of reading 'The Storm Keeper's Island' was enjoyable and I would certainly recommend to fans of middle-grade fiction.
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Mental illness
ameliameabh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Mental illness, Dementia, Grief, and Death of parent
bitterseason's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Blood, Dementia, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Child death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Sexism
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