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theblondebird's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
neuroqueer_af's review against another edition
1.0
This is Skellig/a vicious indictment of the publishing industry. "Skellig is a runaway bestseller; if we get a manuscript about a 12-year-old boy going through a coming-of-age-worthy rough patch in a new house who finds a dude with wings in a part of the house traditionally considered creepy and joins forces with a Manic Pixie Dreamgirl, it will also sell. Let's get a David Almond endorsement on the cover with some artsy wings on it to show we mean business. "
They tried to make it "darker". It somehow manged to be "darker" in the blandest possible way. This isn't a book, it's a fucking marketing gimmick.
They tried to make it "darker". It somehow manged to be "darker" in the blandest possible way. This isn't a book, it's a fucking marketing gimmick.
kieraburke's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
faemorgan's review against another edition
2.0
I honestly don't know how I'm feeling about this book still. It kinda dragged in my opinion, but at the same time, I kinda wanted to see how it ended, though it is a little bit obvious what happened to Oliver in the end.
I think Eren was definitely the most interesting character. Eren was creepy, mysterious and I have to agree with Oliver a bit, acted like a child. Eren was a monster, a shadow feeding off Oliver's life force via the stories he told. The stories that Em told were interesting (though I didn't care for the 2nd story she told about the orchard.)
As I said, I don't know if I liked this story or if I should have DNF it. The whole concept of how stories are never-endings was probably what kept me reading.
I think Eren was definitely the most interesting character. Eren was creepy, mysterious and I have to agree with Oliver a bit, acted like a child. Eren was a monster, a shadow feeding off Oliver's life force via the stories he told. The stories that Em told were interesting (though I didn't care for the 2nd story she told about the orchard.)
As I said, I don't know if I liked this story or if I should have DNF it. The whole concept of how stories are never-endings was probably what kept me reading.
withthebanned's review against another edition
3.0
Tell the Story to Its End was an enthralling read, I could barely put it down. However, upon completion, I couldn't help but feel dissatisfied with the ending. It was a quick read filled with stories within stories and lessons within fables. Recommended for those of you looking to get read a quick novel on a dark and stormy night.
shelbymarie32's review against another edition
5.0
I won an ARC copy in a goodreads giveaway.
As an adult I have to say I really enjoyed this book. All the small stories with were really wonderful too. I think this would be an absolutely amazing book to read to a child. This was well put together. All the characters were fantastic. And the pictures were a perfect touch!
As an adult I have to say I really enjoyed this book. All the small stories with were really wonderful too. I think this would be an absolutely amazing book to read to a child. This was well put together. All the characters were fantastic. And the pictures were a perfect touch!
ava96's review against another edition
I don't know what exactly this book was about but I don't care enough to find out. 22% in should have given me more of an idea.
hijinx_abound's review against another edition
3.0
Similar to A monster calls. Well written I'm not a huge fan of this type of story but it is an easy read.
virago's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
3.0
I'm still not sure what I feel about this book. I didn't hate it; I didn't love it. Parts were confusing; parts were fascinating.
I think this will require a revisit before I can fully decide. For now, I'll rate it right in the middle.
I think this will require a revisit before I can fully decide. For now, I'll rate it right in the middle.
ellieroth's review against another edition
4.0
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Los cuentos para niños son tan adorables...
NO!. Tiende a confundirse, a veces, al menos, cuando te dicen que un niño es el narrador, antes tenía la idea que este tipo de narración era muy sencilla, cuanto para niños, y sobre que no podrían ser misteriosos. Eren ha cambiado por completo mi idea de libros escritor por niños. Desde el inicio el libro me hizo entender que no sería como otro de este género que hubiera leído.
El prefacio nos dice "Esta es una historia sobre contar historias", me atrapó desde ahí sin duda. No es secreto que una de mis metas es ser escritora (algún día, ojalá) y siempre se me hace interesantísimo leer sobre contar historias, es un arte, son muy pocas personas las que pueden seducirte contando un cuento, sobre todo cuando eres adulto y no te crees mucho las cosas.
Eren es un libro muy gráfico, mi cuaderno está lleno de garabatos intentado recrear alguna de las escenas, tengo una puerta roja con un gato en un pedazo de página, no es muy bonito. Lo que sí es bonito es el libro, una preciosidad, está decorado con varias imágenes en algunos capítulos, dándonos más para trabajar en los escenarios. En serio, son escenas precisas las que han son graficadas.
... y también realmente aterradores
La narrativa del escritor es interesante, nos narra la historia en pasado y presente, esto es muy importante porque es exactamente eso la parte aterradora, no augura un final feliz.
Una historia muy imaginativa y oscura, personajes encariñables y un final... Léanlo!
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Los cuentos para niños son tan adorables...
NO!. Tiende a confundirse, a veces, al menos, cuando te dicen que un niño es el narrador, antes tenía la idea que este tipo de narración era muy sencilla, cuanto para niños, y sobre que no podrían ser misteriosos. Eren ha cambiado por completo mi idea de libros escritor por niños. Desde el inicio el libro me hizo entender que no sería como otro de este género que hubiera leído.
El prefacio nos dice "Esta es una historia sobre contar historias", me atrapó desde ahí sin duda. No es secreto que una de mis metas es ser escritora (algún día, ojalá) y siempre se me hace interesantísimo leer sobre contar historias, es un arte, son muy pocas personas las que pueden seducirte contando un cuento, sobre todo cuando eres adulto y no te crees mucho las cosas.
Eren es un libro muy gráfico, mi cuaderno está lleno de garabatos intentado recrear alguna de las escenas, tengo una puerta roja con un gato en un pedazo de página, no es muy bonito. Lo que sí es bonito es el libro, una preciosidad, está decorado con varias imágenes en algunos capítulos, dándonos más para trabajar en los escenarios. En serio, son escenas precisas las que han son graficadas.
... y también realmente aterradores
"I can wait"
"How long?"
"Till the end. What did you think? Till the end, of course"
La narrativa del escritor es interesante, nos narra la historia en pasado y presente, esto es muy importante porque es exactamente eso la parte aterradora, no augura un final feliz.
Una historia muy imaginativa y oscura, personajes encariñables y un final... Léanlo!
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