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mmmariaaa's review against another edition
3.0
I don't know what I was expecting from this book but I don't think I ever could have guessed at the actual content. It is odd but fun. The characters are hapless yet brilliant and it is a delight to read about their rescue of their fearless leader. I probably won't read it again but I'm glad I did read it.
icequeen13's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
zacmonday's review against another edition
4.0
I started because I'd read a profile of the author and was intrigued by his quest to play with the reading experience.
While the form was fun and made me aware of perspective in a way I'd not considered before, I was equally pleased to find a sweet, simple story that was part fairy tale and part heroes journey.
While the form was fun and made me aware of perspective in a way I'd not considered before, I was equally pleased to find a sweet, simple story that was part fairy tale and part heroes journey.
archipeligo's review against another edition
4.0
Read the paperback edition (9780374535810) with the hardcover edition on order. Will updated once that's read, for my own sake.
marksanders's review against another edition
4.0
A wry novella that just stays on this side of taking character and setting too far. A quick, enjoyable fable.
lsterb'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sbaunsgard's review against another edition
4.0
A circus, a dictator, and a pickle recipe forum. This was entertaining and fun to read but the least deep of the interactive books Horowitz has been involved with. If you're feeling the concept I'd recommend it.
maybeillreadtoday's review against another edition
5.0
a silly little story about accidentally anti-establishment circus people
pimimi's review against another edition
4.0
Read the ios version. A short, funny and light story but with an epic design, almost a game. The app works 100% and it turns the reader into a 1984-ish (orwell) citizen.
cheezh8er's review against another edition
4.0
For this book I would one hundred percent recommend buying the box set. The illustrations as well as the experience of flipping between volumes really made reading this book an experience. The format is fantastic and innovative and matches the fantastic world the author has created.