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phoenix2's review against another edition
3.0
Having no other experience with the Spook's universe, The Slither's Tale was easily read, with few things that needed further explanation. The story is enjoyable and, as it is for kids, the horror part was milde. The writing was simple and entertaining as well.
jennyhamel's review against another edition
3.0
I really struggled to get through this one. The only relevance it has to the series is Grimalkin and the blades. I feel like it could be skipped completely without much of a loss - unless Slither and the Kobalos appear in the last books. Even then, I wonder if it could have been condensed into a chapter rather than an entire book..
The story itself is fine, I think if it was it’s own book and not included as part of the series then I would have liked it a lot more. I’m giving it a neutral rating because of that
Edit: this book is an important part of later books, specifically the three Starblade stories. While I stand by my original thought of this being a completely random addition to the series with no lead into it, I do recognize that this story helped give a lot more depth to what Tom, Alice, and Grimalkin go through later.
The story itself is fine, I think if it was it’s own book and not included as part of the series then I would have liked it a lot more. I’m giving it a neutral rating because of that
Edit: this book is an important part of later books, specifically the three Starblade stories. While I stand by my original thought of this being a completely random addition to the series with no lead into it, I do recognize that this story helped give a lot more depth to what Tom, Alice, and Grimalkin go through later.
sam_hartwig's review against another edition
2.0
I can't say that I loved this, it was ok and a very easy read but the story and characters were bland. I liked seeing Grimalkin kicking butt in this though.
sassblaster's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
broet's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
stankovic1402's review against another edition
4.0
Except for Grimalkin this book had nothing to do with the mein storyline of the series. The characters were very well writen and I do hope that they will find there way in some of the next books.
lemonlaiime's review against another edition
3.0
Brief mentions of the upcoming battle with the Fiend. This requires a re-read before I make a true decision on how I feel about this book.
cindylchap's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? It's complicated
4.5
gen_wolfhailstorm's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was an unexpected adventure. I throughly enjoyed seeing a different side of the world that Delaney has crafter and exploring other cultures, customs and creatures thay we hadn't yet seen.
I enjoyed Grimalkin having a role to play in this story as it grounded it as being even more a part of The Wardstone Chronicles.
I'm left a little unsure with how Slither was supposed to have felt about Nessa, especially after that... unique dream poem at the end. That was a little unsettling!
This was so action packed and a lot of fun overall.
I enjoyed Grimalkin having a role to play in this story as it grounded it as being even more a part of The Wardstone Chronicles.
I'm left a little unsure with how Slither was supposed to have felt about Nessa, especially after that... unique dream poem at the end. That was a little unsettling!
This was so action packed and a lot of fun overall.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Violence, War, Torture, Child death, Death of parent, Slavery, Death, Kidnapping, Murder, Blood, Body horror, Grief, Physical abuse, Confinement, and Trafficking
lirael83's review against another edition
1.0
Apalling. Extremely mysogynistic/sexist with deeply rape-y and pedophillic undertones. How this passed editors as an acceptable book for children is beyond me.
I love the Spook's series. I have read all of them. Delaney is pretty mysogynistic/sexist throughout the series, but in no book more blatantly than this one.
I love the Spook's series. I have read all of them. Delaney is pretty mysogynistic/sexist throughout the series, but in no book more blatantly than this one.