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m00plays's review against another edition
4.0
I really loved being in the world of the Iremonger's again! They've gone from being heroes to villains in this novel and I need the final book right now. Edward Carey really does know how to do cliffhangers, this book leaves you reeling. Please hurry with the next book Edward!
sophiefrancoiselucie's review against another edition
4.0
Well, that was an exciting sequel to Heap House! I absolutely adore the creativity of this story and cannot get enough of it. The illustrations which go along with the narrative are great, and just add up to the creepy atmosphere of it all. People turning into objects, objects turning into people, Victorian London, dark family secrets and a quirky main character: of course I'm in! I read the previous volume of while ago, but it seems to me that Foulsham is much more action-packed, which is nice. I'm not big on fights and chasings and physical stuff like that usually, but it was very pleasant here because it made some sort of sense (as long as you consider that talking with objects make sense) and it was not too much. The only detail would be the writing I guess. Sometimes, it feels like the author is trying too hard to have a style. But he already has one without this weird - and sometimes annoying - way of being too much. Because his writing is good and he knows how to convey absurdity and make me laugh out loud (which may not be worth a lot but still, I wanted to mention it). And it's a shame there's this dark speck, because really, this is a good series. It's fresh, creative and funny!
robotsocks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
bellinipeaches's review against another edition
3.0
Sort of difficult to read. Very slow going, confusing and somewhat less interesting than the first. Let's see if the last one is better.
stephen11's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.0
mopraha's review against another edition
4.0
Un univers toujours aussi glauque et fascinant. L’histoire néanmoins est en deçà du premier : l’histoire est assez confuse au départ et n’évolue pas beaucoup. Tome de transition dont la fin est cependant assez intriguante.
karenchase's review against another edition
4.0
After reading the first book in this series the word "steampunk" kept rattling around in my head, and I think I even quoted the Wikipedia entry on the topic in my review. I don't think the first book actually situated the story in time, though it certainly felt "old," maybe Dickensian. This installment specifically says the story is taking place in the 1870s, so the steampunk label definitely does not apply. However, it is some kind of dystopia, or perhaps an alternative history. Here, the story of Clod Iremonger and Lucy Pennant picks up pretty much where it left off. It took me a while to pick up the threads, as Lucy has been banished to the heaps and Clod has been "turned" and removed from his home. Through a series of chance encounters and the emergence of Clod's special Iremonger gifts, the two are reunited and begin to plan a rebellion against Clod's dastardly family, the extent of whose inhumane acts is becoming clearer. I hate to say it but I heard shades of "Hunger games" here, with the reluctant and insecure hero facing up to the reality that the future of the world may well be in his hands. But, this world and the telling of it are so weird that the feeling was passing only. I look forward to finding out how the story wraps up as Foulsham is left behind and the narrative moves to Lungden.
cmbohn's review against another edition
4.0
Really the strangest series! Ends on another cliffhanger and I can't wait to read book 3.