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daphx00's review against another edition
4.0
Physik is the third book in the Septimus Heap series and the whole plot line of this book comes to Silas Heap, Septimus' dad, who UnSeals a room. Everyone knows that Sealed rooms are Sealed for a reason, but Silas doesn't even notice what he lets loose on the whole Castle.
Queen Etheldredda isn't what you would call a nice and friendly Queen, and her ghost is exactly what drives the plot of the book. Angie Sage did a good job on writing about this evil character, and even though she is a ghost, she's a Substantial Ghost and she terrorizes the Castle - and her inhabitants. Because of her, Septimus finds himself in a different Time and an apprentice to a different person - Marcellus Pye, an Alchemist.
I liked this book better than the first two books in the series, Magyk and Flyte, because the book is a little more adventurous and darker than its predecessors. The storylines are entangled with oneanother and I can't wait to read the next book in the series, Queste, to see how everything works out with the characters after this adventure. I love the fact that Sage wrote about what happened to the characters after the story, a sort of inbetween books part that I really appreciate.
The Septimus Heap Series is a middlegrade series, but I'm starting to like it more and more. I found myself absorbed by the story, and I didn't have that feeling with the first two books - thumbs up for Physik!
My overall rating: Four out of five stars, because it was the best book in the series so far and I can't wait to read book 4, Queste.
(this review is published on my blog, http://lvngbooks.blogspot.com)
Queen Etheldredda isn't what you would call a nice and friendly Queen, and her ghost is exactly what drives the plot of the book. Angie Sage did a good job on writing about this evil character, and even though she is a ghost, she's a Substantial Ghost and she terrorizes the Castle - and her inhabitants. Because of her, Septimus finds himself in a different Time and an apprentice to a different person - Marcellus Pye, an Alchemist.
I liked this book better than the first two books in the series, Magyk and Flyte, because the book is a little more adventurous and darker than its predecessors. The storylines are entangled with oneanother and I can't wait to read the next book in the series, Queste, to see how everything works out with the characters after this adventure. I love the fact that Sage wrote about what happened to the characters after the story, a sort of inbetween books part that I really appreciate.
The Septimus Heap Series is a middlegrade series, but I'm starting to like it more and more. I found myself absorbed by the story, and I didn't have that feeling with the first two books - thumbs up for Physik!
My overall rating: Four out of five stars, because it was the best book in the series so far and I can't wait to read book 4, Queste.
(this review is published on my blog, http://lvngbooks.blogspot.com)
eponineeurydice's review against another edition
3.0
I love her writing style, but this one wasn't my favorite, to be honest. Her storyline is too similar to Harry Potter for my taste, and too straightforward. I do admire her writing, but she's definitely no J.K. Rowling.
kathydavie's review against another edition
3.0
I've finally figured out why I enjoy this whimsical, fantasy series so much---it's the focus the books have on seeing everything from the children's rather adult perspectives. I adore the detail and feel of the scenes which Sage writes as well as the connection she builds between the reader and the characters. Each is an individual and one bonds with them.
In this third installment of the Septimus Heap series, Septimus is enthralled with the medical discoveries of a, he thinks, 500-year-dead wizard. Naturally, Marcia, his boss, thinks it's dreadful nonsense and insists that Sep study for his upcoming predictions test. Unfortunately for everyone, Septimus' dad, Silas, has just unSealed a Sealed room up in the attic unknowingly releasing a truly evil, malevolent pair of ghosts from a cursed portrait. Ghosts with greater powers than anyone suspects is possible.
The human ghost has wicked plans for the kingdom and she uses Jenna to set them in motion with the kidnapping of Septimus. The inhuman half of the ghost pair throws a wrench into everyone's lives when an unstoppable sickenesse befalls the population thereby giving purpose to Septimus' kidnapping and interest in physik. All sorts of strange adventures follow involving pretty much all of the characters we know plus a few new ones: Spit Fyre, Alther, Alice, Nicko, Snorri and Ullr, Sir Hereward, and others.
I am really looking forward to #4 in the series, Queste after all the unfinished events in Physik. I need to know what happens to Nicko and Snorri. How does Ullr fare split as he is? Is Marcia truly turning the corner on her selfish, officious, know-it-all self? Will Jenna restore the Palace to its former glories? Does Snorri ever get to meet her dad? Will Alice return? And be happy?
In this third installment of the Septimus Heap series, Septimus is enthralled with the medical discoveries of a, he thinks, 500-year-dead wizard. Naturally, Marcia, his boss, thinks it's dreadful nonsense and insists that Sep study for his upcoming predictions test. Unfortunately for everyone, Septimus' dad, Silas, has just unSealed a Sealed room up in the attic unknowingly releasing a truly evil, malevolent pair of ghosts from a cursed portrait. Ghosts with greater powers than anyone suspects is possible.
The human ghost has wicked plans for the kingdom and she uses Jenna to set them in motion with the kidnapping of Septimus. The inhuman half of the ghost pair throws a wrench into everyone's lives when an unstoppable sickenesse befalls the population thereby giving purpose to Septimus' kidnapping and interest in physik. All sorts of strange adventures follow involving pretty much all of the characters we know plus a few new ones: Spit Fyre, Alther, Alice, Nicko, Snorri and Ullr, Sir Hereward, and others.
I am really looking forward to #4 in the series, Queste after all the unfinished events in Physik. I need to know what happens to Nicko and Snorri. How does Ullr fare split as he is? Is Marcia truly turning the corner on her selfish, officious, know-it-all self? Will Jenna restore the Palace to its former glories? Does Snorri ever get to meet her dad? Will Alice return? And be happy?
momreads's review
adventurous
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? It's complicated
4.0
These books are just plain fun. This had a few surprises and left me hanging at the end so I have already started book four. Lots of great characters.
_aoibheann_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
linzthebookworm's review against another edition
3.0
Sadly, I didn't enjoy this as much as the previous two books in the Septimus Heap series. I found the Old English that was in a lot of the book hard to read. I still enjoyed it, but it felt very much like a middle of the series book to just bridge the gap to the next book. I enjoyed Spit Fyre the most in this book. I found myself just continuing to read to be done with the book. I'll still eventually get around to the rest of the series.
For my full review check out: https://linzthebookworm.blogspot.com/2020/02/book-review-physik-by-angie-sage.html
For my full review check out: https://linzthebookworm.blogspot.com/2020/02/book-review-physik-by-angie-sage.html
mrsbrharris's review against another edition
2.0
It was just okay for me, it was kind of long and wordy, in my opinion.
mapleice's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0