A review by chandaurtara
The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Vol. 2 by Diana Wynne Jones
5.0
Let me break this down, okay?
I. MAGICIANS OF CAPRONA
What a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful premise. The start of the story was pretty Romeo-and-Juliet-esque, but then things began to spice up when the magic entered the mix. Diana Wynne Jones has this way of writing that just feels super unreal. As if what you're reading doesn't really exist. She doesn't describe very much, and if you're looking for a detailed dissection of what each character is, you are reading the wrong book. References from previous stories and references that start making sense when you read the next few books are interspersed through-out the narratives in this entire series, and you are left to draw your own conclusions.
I thought that this style of writing was beautiful.
II. WITCH WEEK
A realistic, humorous portrayal of schools and friendships, types of kids in schools, and the serious issue of bullying. Also another very interesting premise.
I. MAGICIANS OF CAPRONA
What a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful premise. The start of the story was pretty Romeo-and-Juliet-esque, but then things began to spice up when the magic entered the mix. Diana Wynne Jones has this way of writing that just feels super unreal. As if what you're reading doesn't really exist. She doesn't describe very much, and if you're looking for a detailed dissection of what each character is, you are reading the wrong book. References from previous stories and references that start making sense when you read the next few books are interspersed through-out the narratives in this entire series, and you are left to draw your own conclusions.
I thought that this style of writing was beautiful.
II. WITCH WEEK
A realistic, humorous portrayal of schools and friendships, types of kids in schools, and the serious issue of bullying. Also another very interesting premise.