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its_dirt_'s review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
borderlineilliterate's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
mikathereviewer's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Disclaimer: This book is a sequel to another book which I didn't read. So my review won't include comparison of these two books.
Overall was the story neat and fast. Right at the beginning it gets exciting without needing to spoil the whole fun and plot. The ending was good too and sounds like there is a third part (which it is). Open ending is a tool that is frequently used by R.L. Stine and in my opinion a great one for young audience as they have a wild fantasy and would love to make up the end in their head. It also gives a certain horror to it, which is perfect for this book series. I really did like the story, just reducing a few stars from the unrealistic behaviour of the teachers. I am certain that teacher would notice if a child is the bully and not the victim. At least in schools in my country they do that and the corrupt ones always get fired sooner or later as the students all have a big mouth too and don't fret away from nothing. Also, I dislike such weak characters and also a bit stupid as he was even PROMISING not to use it again and literally did a few pages later.
Overall was the story neat and fast. Right at the beginning it gets exciting without needing to spoil the whole fun and plot. The ending was good too and sounds like there is a third part (which it is). Open ending is a tool that is frequently used by R.L. Stine and in my opinion a great one for young audience as they have a wild fantasy and would love to make up the end in their head. It also gives a certain horror to it, which is perfect for this book series. I really did like the story, just reducing a few stars from the unrealistic behaviour of the teachers. I am certain that teacher would notice if a child is the bully and not the victim. At least in schools in my country they do that and the corrupt ones always get fired sooner or later as the students all have a big mouth too and don't fret away from nothing. Also, I dislike such weak characters and also a bit stupid as he was even PROMISING not to use it again and literally did a few pages later.
lavenderwarlock's review
2.0
reading this book made me realise Monster Blood 4 is derivative of this book. There's dialogue taken from this book and basically pasted straight into 4. It's not a good book I didn't really like it. Even is a bit of a dick and hearing him fantasise about harming Cuddles before he's done anything is gross. The adults are negligent with the amount of bullying Even faces to such extreme levels. Also I don't find Monster Blood very scary and having it expire is so stupid. Yeah about what I expected when there's a low opinion of the Monster Blood series.
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bentersbookshelf's review
challenging
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
3.5
agentbird's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5