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booksnorkel's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of the most perfect trilogies I have ever read. Each book builds off the other, but they are still stand alone books. Each one is unique and allows you to see more of the world that Oppel has created. The race to space has started and Matt has been invited to be one of the first people in space. He has to try out and hope he doesn’t get cut from the small crew. Kate has been selected, but as she is going as a scientist she doesn’t need to prove her worth for the trip. What she needs though is for her parents to allow her to go, and they want her betrothed to someone who is just as affluent and wealthy as they are. Poor Matt
Space is just as dangerous and strangely alluring as we can imagine, with new creatures, and new people. This book is just as action packed as the other two, my only complaint is that there are only three books in this series.
Space is just as dangerous and strangely alluring as we can imagine, with new creatures, and new people. This book is just as action packed as the other two, my only complaint is that there are only three books in this series.
lindasdarby's review against another edition
4.0
love this series and especially matt cruse. i hope there will be more books to come!
kricketa's review against another edition
4.0
this one takes kate & matt to outer space on a truly inventive vessel...but the airborn matt really belongs on an airship, and the space setting seemed a little weird. still, i really enjoyed it. lovely finish to a fantastic trilogy.
catleesi's review against another edition
5.0
you dont hae to read the first two to understand this. its great right from the start
scribesprite's review against another edition
4.0
There is a space race! Did you think it was between the Americans and Russians? Then you'd be mistaken, it’s really between the Canadians and the French. Starclimber starts out a few months after the last one ended. Matt is in Paris with Kate doing what he loves, flying. It seems like it's going pretty well for a not even 18 year old young man. That is until trouble finds Mr. Cruse, which it always does.
Matt Cruse has a chance to go into space but first he must prove himself. As he goes into training and testing and so forth. Things with Kate are not at all well. The whole ‘I'm not good enough for her thing’ is still kind of there which annoyed me. It partly has to do with Kate's parents' accepting a poor boy but also Kate herself.
Now for the stuff I liked, Matt for starters. A good protagonist is always an excellent sign. He has a little (really minuscule) fault here or there but really an all-around good guy who is trying to follow his dream. Who wouldn't love that? Next is the fact that it all seemed believable. The science that Oppel presents is understandable and well described without being exceedingly boring or completely unbelievable because almost everything that is mentioned we know about. These books have always had a great sense of atmosphere to them and this one was no exception. The whole time I pictured them floating around in space.
It’s been so long since I read the last books but the story picks up on what happened fairly well. I forgot about quite a few things like how the books could actually be funny. The professor was definitely the funniest character. It's not a comedy book—it’s not meant to be—but there were a few times that I laughed.
It was a thrilling ride through space because, as you can guess, things don't always go according to the plan but if something goes wrong it's always a good idea to have Matt on your side. Lastly, I enjoyed space immensely but I think Matt said it best "I missed my sky."
Matt Cruse has a chance to go into space but first he must prove himself. As he goes into training and testing and so forth. Things with Kate are not at all well. The whole ‘I'm not good enough for her thing’ is still kind of there which annoyed me. It partly has to do with Kate's parents' accepting a poor boy but also Kate herself.
Now for the stuff I liked, Matt for starters. A good protagonist is always an excellent sign. He has a little (really minuscule) fault here or there but really an all-around good guy who is trying to follow his dream. Who wouldn't love that? Next is the fact that it all seemed believable. The science that Oppel presents is understandable and well described without being exceedingly boring or completely unbelievable because almost everything that is mentioned we know about. These books have always had a great sense of atmosphere to them and this one was no exception. The whole time I pictured them floating around in space.
It’s been so long since I read the last books but the story picks up on what happened fairly well. I forgot about quite a few things like how the books could actually be funny. The professor was definitely the funniest character. It's not a comedy book—it’s not meant to be—but there were a few times that I laughed.
It was a thrilling ride through space because, as you can guess, things don't always go according to the plan but if something goes wrong it's always a good idea to have Matt on your side. Lastly, I enjoyed space immensely but I think Matt said it best "I missed my sky."
readerrr7's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
slow-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
punandprose's review against another edition
4.0
A pretty good read! Full of adventure and intrigue. However, I didn't understand why Matt would want to be with Kate. She's selfish and annoying and doesn't change for the better.
But the rest of the story was excellent
But the rest of the story was excellent
chancethesecond's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
sharonskinner's review against another edition
4.0
Not quite as good as Airborne and Skybreaker, but still a good read.