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librarydoc's review against another edition
3.0
I really wanted to love this book, but it took so long for it to go anywhere that I lost interest. I usually love this type of story but found this one to be weak. I'm disappointed.
kerameia's review against another edition
5.0
First off, this book left me with a good feeling. Not necessarily the happy-ending feeling, more a satisfaction of having finished a *good* story.
The short and aptly titled chapters, the cast of familiar and developed characters, the weaving of everyday experiences with a bit of mystery in the background, all made for an engaging and enjoyable read for both young (ages 10? up) and adult readers. I liked reading from Miranda's perspective particularly because you relived the story and figured out the mystery with her--it's not just a retelling, but an actual in-her-head journey through personal experience.
The idea itself, and how the author seamlessly introduces, unwinds, and finishes that idea into the story, leaves you with a definite "ohhh wow" feeling at the end.
The short and aptly titled chapters, the cast of familiar and developed characters, the weaving of everyday experiences with a bit of mystery in the background, all made for an engaging and enjoyable read for both young (ages 10? up) and adult readers. I liked reading from Miranda's perspective particularly because you relived the story and figured out the mystery with her--it's not just a retelling, but an actual in-her-head journey through personal experience.
The idea itself, and how the author seamlessly introduces, unwinds, and finishes that idea into the story, leaves you with a definite "ohhh wow" feeling at the end.
reydeam's review against another edition
5.0
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This is an excellent read. I did a "review" with a good friend, and am pleased with our "conversation". Take a look at Polishing Mud Balls to read our thoughts. If you have already read the book, be sure to check out our spoiler page.
This is an excellent read. I did a "review" with a good friend, and am pleased with our "conversation". Take a look at Polishing Mud Balls to read our thoughts. If you have already read the book, be sure to check out our spoiler page.
bookhamster88's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
tfaye's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
hawleymarch's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
librarylandlisa's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent narrative and wonderful sci fi twist. I forgot I was reading a kids book for a while.
keen23's review against another edition
3.0
Kind of timeless. If you had told me this was written in the late 70's, 80's or 90's, I'd believe you. Instead, it's from 2009.
oceanbreeze11's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
my favorite book of all time