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jselliot's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
5.0
The first and the fourth are by and far the best books of this series that I've read, though I found out through StoryGraph that there even is a fifth book. Will have to check it out. As a series-wide review, though, the Indian in the Cupboard series firmly captures a sense of whimsy, adventure, and discovery while also holding a sense of wonder for the past and the people that came before the reader. It isn't necessarily perfectly historically accurate in the portrayal of those past characters, but it does endear the reader to them.
androidethics's review against another edition
4.0
I was obsessed with this book as a child. I lost my copy Of it, long after it had fallen apart and been taped back together from how often I read it. And I could never remember the name Of it, but after all these years I can across a copy Of it in a thrift store and recognized the cover immediately. This book holds up so well, even as it is technically a kids book. The story is so heartbreaking. It’s also probably why, to this day, I have an obsession with time travel books. This was the blueprint. There’s so many times in the story where I just get total body goosebumps. There’s no higher praise than a book you loved as a child still keeping you captivated when you pick it up again as an adult.
jessjess125's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
jossarian4's review against another edition
3.0
Yet another series that aided me in discovering my love of reading.
zeuspng's review
1.0
I give this book a 3 because it kind-of caught my attention, but in the end it probably wasn't my favorite. But if you like journal entries and tiny talking figures, then go ahead and read this.
cherrysoda9_9's review against another edition
3.0
I know I previously claimed that I've read this before, but after finishing it this time...I don't know if that's true. I have absolutely no memory of this particular book, which was kind of fun. I did miss the original characters, but I thought the backstory in this one was really interesting.
rosenectur's review against another edition
3.0
The last of the Indian in the Cupboard books takes an interesting turn as Omri finds a mysterious journal left behind by a distant relative. The journal reveals dark family secrets, and the origin of the cupboard. Once again Omri tries to change the past, and finds that somethings shouldn’t be meddled with.
manwithanagenda's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.0
Explanations for magic are often unnecessary and unwelcome in children's books (scratch that - in fantasy in general), but Lynne Reid Banks provides an excellent origin story for the cupboard and key and their mysterious properties.
I enjoy a good explanation when it can be found, and while some of the elements here might have been a bit forced, overall this was a great way to cap off the series, wipe the slate clean almost for future installments. There's only been one other one since, but there's still time for another to come out.
Here we have Omri's family moving, again, this time to a house inherited from a forgotten cousin in Dorset. Omri soon makes a discovery in the thatch of the roof and a surprisingly dark story comes to light. I remember those sad details making the story that much more riveting for me when I first read this at 8 or 9, but some of the concepts might be confusing or distressing to some children.
It has a very satisfying ending though and the figures Omri meets in this one always intrigued me. I wanted to know more about them and is proof enough that I wouldn't have been able to resist working the magic on more and more people. Just think of the people you could meet, the questions answered!
Omri and Little Bear
Previous: 'The Secret of the Indian'
Next: 'The Key to the Indian'
I enjoy a good explanation when it can be found, and while some of the elements here might have been a bit forced, overall this was a great way to cap off the series, wipe the slate clean almost for future installments. There's only been one other one since, but there's still time for another to come out.
Here we have Omri's family moving, again, this time to a house inherited from a forgotten cousin in Dorset. Omri soon makes a discovery in the thatch of the roof and a surprisingly dark story comes to light. I remember those sad details making the story that much more riveting for me when I first read this at 8 or 9, but some of the concepts might be confusing or distressing to some children.
It has a very satisfying ending though and the figures Omri meets in this one always intrigued me. I wanted to know more about them and is proof enough that I wouldn't have been able to resist working the magic on more and more people. Just think of the people you could meet, the questions answered!
Omri and Little Bear
Previous: 'The Secret of the Indian'
Next: 'The Key to the Indian'
kirstieellen's review
5.0
Part of one of my favourite series growing up, really got me into reading.