Reviews

Project F by Jeanne DuPrau

select52's review

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

yikesdude's review

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

marga1995's review

adventurous 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? Yes

2.5

fawning_over_books's review

adventurous reflective

3.5

It was a slow start to set up like you see in a lot of sci-fi books. Once you got into the story it was really good and great for discussions.

thislifeadastra's review against another edition

adventurous informative lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

alongreader's review

4.0

I remember reading Jeanne's City of Ember several years ago. This is aimed at the same age, or perhaps even a little younger, and thus doesn't have the complexity of some reads; but it's perfect for the age it's aimed at, and it could lead to a lot of fun discussions about fossil fuels and the replacement technologies currently available.

I won't give away too much of the story, as I don't want to spoil it for you, but I really enjoyed it. I'm always curious about the nuts and bolts - how do things function, what are the rules - and this book had enough for an overview while still leaving plenty of room for me to fill in the blanks. Everything we learned was well thought out and fit together perfectly.

I'm looking forward to being able to recommend this to people, and I think it'll spark some wonderful discussions among readers. Definitely one for school libraries.

susaned's review against another edition

4.0

 A future without fossil fuels where some want to bring them back for “freedom.” 

cperko's review

4.0

I really enjoyed this book. Following Keith was great and lulu added a nice depth to the story. It focused on the struggle between what you want to do and doing what is right. I believe it is very relatable and I would want my kids to read it.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the eARC of this title

mamabearian's review

3.0

When Keith Arlo first learns about Project F, it is exciting - but he soon starts to question aspects of it. Something just doesn’t seem right.

I was a big fan of DuPrau’s City of Ember series when I was younger, but I did not enjoy Project F. It was very heavy-handed in its message and made me feel like I was being lectured about the risks of using fossil fuels. The author’s note at the end was like an extra slap, as if the message in the text was not clear enough.

I don’t know how a middle grade reader would receive this book, but I will not be the one to recommend them this book.

danthemingo's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful informative mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

This book started off intriguing and then became a giant push against fossil fuels. I was a little disappointed overall. Ripping off the doxology to give some weird Mother Earth trip was odd as well. Her other stuff is way better.