Scan barcode
weirdrhinoooo's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
bsolarz's review against another edition
3.0
This book was intended for a much younger audience - probably around 12 years of age. However, considering it was meant for that specific age demographic, I found it somewhat enjoyable with enough action and romance to satisfy a wide range of tweens. There were very few times that the book seemed to drone on, which I find is very rare with books that I pick up nowadays. Overall, I did not personally find it the most riveting book but would recommend it to 12 year olds who are looking for a younger version of the Hunger Games.
Oh, and this book, while set in the 1600's, is not heavy on the language of that era which I much appreciated.
Oh, and this book, while set in the 1600's, is not heavy on the language of that era which I much appreciated.
sare1125's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
medium-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? No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pandemic/Epidemic and Death
Moderate: Animal death
mary00's review against another edition
3.0
3 1/2 stars. This YA historical fiction is set in London during the Great Plague of the 1600s. I thought that the author did a great job of creating the setting and incorporating the historical details in an entertaining manner. I learned many new facts about the time period and the events of the plague.
Sometimes, however, the tone of the book felt a bit too lighthearted for the events taking place. Also, though the main characters were likable and I enjoyed reading the story through Hannah's eyes, I often found myself wondering if the characters may be just a bit too modern for the time frame of the book.
That being said, overall this was an enjoyable, quick, and informative read. With it's small size and interesting story I think it would be a great way to introduce more reluctant teenage readers to the historical period it represents. It definitely has teen appeal.
Sometimes, however, the tone of the book felt a bit too lighthearted for the events taking place. Also, though the main characters were likable and I enjoyed reading the story through Hannah's eyes, I often found myself wondering if the characters may be just a bit too modern for the time frame of the book.
That being said, overall this was an enjoyable, quick, and informative read. With it's small size and interesting story I think it would be a great way to introduce more reluctant teenage readers to the historical period it represents. It definitely has teen appeal.
juliardye's review against another edition
1.0
I should cut this one some slack because it's a YA book, but I didn't... It could have been much better.
sncarter's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
berlinbibliophile's review
3.0
I loved this book as a young teenager, and I still enjoyed it as an adult. Of course many of the themes are simplified for a younger audience, but Mary Hooper still does a good job of portraying the slowly growing dread and the willful blindness of the Londoners as the plague approaches. I still liked the protagonist, as well as the characters surrounding her.