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mehsi's review against another edition
3.0
The second for me in the Scary Tales series, and while fun, there were times I didn't like it.
I mean, I was mostly confused. I had a suspicion this was all part of the game, after all that is the premise of the book, but there were other parts that just left me confused. Like the ending? What is Samantha? Do her parents know? Why does that eccentric person want that? Why does Samantha like to think about anagrams? Why is homework a fear? (I can imagine hating it, but fearing it?)
But the game part was exciting, it was just so obvious to me that it was all a big game, too many coincidences and things that seemed odd or out of place. It was a pretty intricate idea though, and dang amazing that someone could create this world. It reminds me of a show that I recently saw on Netflix.
I liked seeing Sam show bravery, how she went back to get Andy, how she tried to protect him, how they tried to get out of this place. Those poor bats though, but I guess it was needed. Plus, Andy, wow!
It was a fast read, before I knew it the book was over, and as you can see from the first paragraph, left me quite confused. Though I would also love to try that ride/game. I wonder if there are any consequences, what happens if a monster or alien catches up to you? How real is this game?
Like the other book in this series this one also has illustrations. I am not too sure if I felt the style fit that well with the story. With the book about the Doll it felt perfectly fitting, but here it felt a bit weird in places.
All in all, this one was still a fun read, with creepy moments. I just wish I had more answers!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I mean, I was mostly confused. I had a suspicion this was all part of the game, after all that is the premise of the book, but there were other parts that just left me confused. Like the ending? What is Samantha? Do her parents know? Why does that eccentric person want that? Why does Samantha like to think about anagrams? Why is homework a fear? (I can imagine hating it, but fearing it?)
But the game part was exciting, it was just so obvious to me that it was all a big game, too many coincidences and things that seemed odd or out of place. It was a pretty intricate idea though, and dang amazing that someone could create this world. It reminds me of a show that I recently saw on Netflix.
I liked seeing Sam show bravery, how she went back to get Andy, how she tried to protect him, how they tried to get out of this place. Those poor bats though, but I guess it was needed. Plus, Andy, wow!
It was a fast read, before I knew it the book was over, and as you can see from the first paragraph, left me quite confused. Though I would also love to try that ride/game. I wonder if there are any consequences, what happens if a monster or alien catches up to you? How real is this game?
Like the other book in this series this one also has illustrations. I am not too sure if I felt the style fit that well with the story. With the book about the Doll it felt perfectly fitting, but here it felt a bit weird in places.
All in all, this one was still a fun read, with creepy moments. I just wish I had more answers!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
winternamja's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
2.5
I read this in the Indonesian version and the translation was not very smooth. While the illustrations in this series are impeccable, I feel in this one the introduction is too long and the jump from it to the actual storyline is quite jarring. However, the premise is really good and could have been brought into a longer work.
mckenzierichardson's review against another edition
2.0
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What the first book lacked in originality, this one certainly makes up for. I've never read anything even close to this.
However, for me, this one felt pretty random. It tries to throw too many elements together (amusement parks, androids, aliens). Much more sci-fi than the first book but seemed to portray itself as scarier than it was. Mostly, I just found it weird.
As with the first book, I would have liked the elements to come together more clearly. The ending was pretty vague. It could have been a really creepy ending if it were stronger. Instead, it kind of hints at a creepy detail without fleshing it out.
A confusing collection of elements. Interesting, but it didn't hit the fear factor for me. That's fine in general, but as part of the Scary Tales series, I wanted more scary, spooky, or creepy elements instead of a smattering of weirdness.
Still, I did enjoy the dark aesthetic of the book complete with creepy fonts and spooky artwork from [a:Iacopo Bruno|2738900|Iacopo Bruno|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1442602026p2/2738900.jpg]. But the artwork was creepier than the story itself. Good fit for young readers interested in dark sci-fi and weirdness.
What the first book lacked in originality, this one certainly makes up for. I've never read anything even close to this.
However, for me, this one felt pretty random. It tries to throw too many elements together (amusement parks, androids, aliens). Much more sci-fi than the first book but seemed to portray itself as scarier than it was. Mostly, I just found it weird.
As with the first book, I would have liked the elements to come together more clearly. The ending was pretty vague. It could have been a really creepy ending if it were stronger. Instead, it kind of hints at a creepy detail without fleshing it out.
A confusing collection of elements. Interesting, but it didn't hit the fear factor for me. That's fine in general, but as part of the Scary Tales series, I wanted more scary, spooky, or creepy elements instead of a smattering of weirdness.
Still, I did enjoy the dark aesthetic of the book complete with creepy fonts and spooky artwork from [a:Iacopo Bruno|2738900|Iacopo Bruno|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1442602026p2/2738900.jpg]. But the artwork was creepier than the story itself. Good fit for young readers interested in dark sci-fi and weirdness.
abigailbat's review against another edition
2.0
To use a reference that would not work at all with kids, but might work with some librarians, this series reminds me most of the TV show Are You Afraid of the Dark? Each book in the series is completely episodic, featuring different characters and scenarios. The book design pairs very well with the text, adding additional atmosphere and scariness. Spiders crawl across the page, the edges of the pages are mottled gray.
The creep factor is high for the reading level, so this is one that will please your young fans of truly scary stories and it also might be good for older scary story fans who have lower reading levels. The ages of the characters varies; in the first book of the series the protagonist is 8 years old, in the second book the protagonist is 11.
This is definitely a good series to have on your radar for scary story fans!
The creep factor is high for the reading level, so this is one that will please your young fans of truly scary stories and it also might be good for older scary story fans who have lower reading levels. The ages of the characters varies; in the first book of the series the protagonist is 8 years old, in the second book the protagonist is 11.
This is definitely a good series to have on your radar for scary story fans!
bungadinding's review against another edition
3.0
Cerita horor untuk anak-anak. Simpel, tapi twistnya cukup oke. Dan ilustrasinya cakep *-*
lilyn_g's review
3.0
I just didn't enjoy this one as much as I did the first entry into the Scary Tales series. I think this is one of those cases where I'm just too old for the book. (It does happen occasionally in kidlit!) Everything was just too obvious and so I couldn't engage.
However, for very young readers just starting out, it may prove to be an engaging read. Mine just wasn't interested in giving it a try.
However, for very young readers just starting out, it may prove to be an engaging read. Mine just wasn't interested in giving it a try.
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