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mehsi's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book in Dutch, but will be writing a review in English.
I have been meaning to read this book for some time. It has been on my OMG-need-to-buy shelf since I first heard this book was coming out.
But I am very happy I didn't buy this book, but instead found it at my library. The Dutch version, that is. But eh, it works.
Because, it was a fun book at times, but it didn't make me go OMG. It was nice, but nothing special. Plus I didn't like Triangle/Driehoekje. A prank is nice, but to play with the fear of your friends? Eh, no thank you. I would have rather seen him do another prank, or even just say hi to his friend and then do something together.
Plus it was a bit boring to see things being repeated. It would have been fun if Triangle and his friend would have taking a different route back to Triangle's home. And not a repeat (with the exact words).
The ending was rushed. Suddenly it was over. A question marks the last page, and I was flipping to the next page to see if there would be more. But nothing. Such a shame. I would have loved to see one more page. I guess I will just have to do that in my imagination.
Fabulous illustrations by Jon Klassen, those really kept me going. :)
But would I recommend this book? Mm, no. I am hoping that the next book by this author will be great again, like Extra Yarn and Sam and Dave Dig a Hole.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I have been meaning to read this book for some time. It has been on my OMG-need-to-buy shelf since I first heard this book was coming out.
But I am very happy I didn't buy this book, but instead found it at my library. The Dutch version, that is. But eh, it works.
Because, it was a fun book at times, but it didn't make me go OMG. It was nice, but nothing special. Plus I didn't like Triangle/Driehoekje. A prank is nice, but to play with the fear of your friends? Eh, no thank you. I would have rather seen him do another prank, or even just say hi to his friend and then do something together.
Plus it was a bit boring to see things being repeated. It would have been fun if Triangle and his friend would have taking a different route back to Triangle's home. And not a repeat (with the exact words).
The ending was rushed. Suddenly it was over. A question marks the last page, and I was flipping to the next page to see if there would be more. But nothing. Such a shame. I would have loved to see one more page. I guess I will just have to do that in my imagination.
Fabulous illustrations by Jon Klassen, those really kept me going. :)
But would I recommend this book? Mm, no. I am hoping that the next book by this author will be great again, like Extra Yarn and Sam and Dave Dig a Hole.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
jess_mango's review
4.0
Funny story. I put this book on hold via the library's website and when it came in, it was the French translation. Now, I took french in high school but it's, ummm, been YEARS. So, I did my best to translate it as I read it to the kids. My translation was okay, but missed the boat towards the end. But, I also went online and re-requested the book and this time made sure the request the ENGLISH edition. The kids liked it much better when I read the English version.
trevoryan's review
2.0
Jon Klassen's illustrations are some of my very favorite in the whole world of picture books. But this story is the kind of thing people complain about when they say that children's picture books are way too simple. Not Mac Barnett's best work by a long shot. For that, check out Extra Yarn, also illustrated by Klassen.
misspippireads's review
2.0
A picture book to help launch a discussion. Two friends who want to play sneaky tricks, or do they???
briceidainiguez's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
balib's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75